FWC: Tips to be GatorWise this summer
Jun 25, 2025
New public awareness program promotes perceptions about alligators and safety advice.
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FWC: Tips to be GatorWise this summer
New public awareness program promotes perceptions about alligators and safety advice.
UF/IFAS researchers provide instructions for building environmentally friendly reefs
Jun 25, 2025
New manual helps Floridians restore habitats, calm waves.
UF/IFAS: Why honey season matters
Jun 21, 2025
Florida's typical honey season begins in the spring and runs into early summer.
FWC: Spend time with dad this license-free freshwater fishing weekend
Jun 11, 2025
Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission event slated for June 14-15.
FWC launches new Great Florida Birding and Wildlife Trail website
May 26, 2025
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) recently announced the launch of the newly redesigned Great Florida Birding and Wildlife Trail website. To explore the new website and plan your […]
UF study shows about 40% of residents don’t know they must follow irrigation rules
May 23, 2025
Many Florida cities and counties impose water restrictions.
UF/IFAS: Prepare your landscape and trees for the hurricane season
May 9, 2025
Given the damaging impacts of hurricanes Debby, Helene and Milton last year, you may want to prepare your landscape and trees for the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season – and the sooner […]
UF-led research reveals tomato disease spreading rapidly across continents
May 6, 2025
Bacterial diseases pose significant threats to nationwide $1.9 billion annual crop.
FWC: Statewide alligator harvest, super hunt applications opens Friday
May 2, 2025
Application period slated for May 2-12.
Q&A: Nearly 25% of pollinators at elevated risk of extinction in national study
Apr 27, 2025
Study led by NatureServe, Florida Museum curator.
UF aims to reduce bovine belching, methane emissions with new cattle chow
Apr 26, 2025
Flaxseed, pea protein at heart of new diet.
UF study finds introduced trees in eastern U.S. increase, native species declines
Apr 23, 2025
Researchers use data from 12-year-old U.S. Department of Agriculture program.
Alachua County 4-H Envirothon team wins state competition
Apr 21, 2025
Teams takes first place at 2025 Florida Envirothon.
UF study shows how to avoid wildlife loss with smart park design
Apr 20, 2025
Study examined parks in Broward as reference.
Gainesville-area gardening resources provide help for growing season
Apr 11, 2025
UF/IFAS, libraries, non-profits and 15 community gardens equip Gainesville growers.
Earth Day 2025 events slated throughout Alachua County
Apr 9, 2025
Multiple organizations plan series of events April 19-25.
National Gopher Tortoise Day focuses on reptile’s benefits to ecosystem
Apr 9, 2025
Conservationists aim to educate the public on Florida’s threatened native keystone species on April 10.
UF’s Florida LAKEWATCH program saved state $5M in 2024
Apr 4, 2025
Volunteer program assists in management of Florida’s waterways.
UF shares lessons learned from 20 years of treating snake bites
Mar 29, 2025
The best way to avoid getting bitten by a venomous snake is to not go looking for one in the first place. Like eating well and […]
FWC offers tips to safely co-exist with alligators
Mar 25, 2025
Nearly 1.3 million alligators populate Florida.
FWC reminds public to help conserve Florida’s wildlife this spring
Mar 20, 2025
Wildlife more active this time of year.
UF researchers study what causes invasive species to spread where
Mar 9, 2025
Findings help identify invasion-prone areas.
UF scientists study pet fish breeding to protect reefs, fuel Florida’s economy
Mar 8, 2025
Aquaculture decreases need for wild-caught pet fish.