Alachua County has 6 official scenic roads, Newnans Lake residents want another
Sep 3, 2025
Request for scenic road status comes after development approval.
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Alachua County has 6 official scenic roads, Newnans Lake residents want another
Request for scenic road status comes after development approval.
UF geomatics extension program receives funds, creates surveying learning kits
Sep 3, 2025
Youth groups and K-12 educators throughout Florida will soon have access to surveying tools and lesson plans that aim to build a pipeline of future surveyors. […]
UF/IFAS experts break down the buzz on the myth of mosquito-repelling plants
Aug 11, 2025
Does planting citronella or lavender around your patio and garden actually work?
UF researchers discover there’s something fishy going on with great white sharks
Aug 5, 2025
Study reveals only 20,000 great white sharks remain worldwide.
Levy County refuge manager wins national award
Jul 29, 2025
Paul Kroegel Award given to refuge manager of the year.
Lochloosa Slough Preserve public workshop on tap for Aug. 14
Jul 29, 2025
Optional site visit to be held on Aug. 9 by RSVP only.
UF/IFAS expert evaluates impact of installing synthetic turf
Jul 18, 2025
What homeowners should know before switching from traditional grass.
UF/IFAS wildlife series spotlights Florida manatees
Jul 11, 2025
Program leader provides insight into Florida’s manatee population.
FWC shares reminder about nesting sea turtles, shorebirds for holiday weekend
Jul 3, 2025
People visiting shoreline on Fourth of July weekend asked to give wildlife space.
UF/IFAS gives tips on how to have a blast safely on Fourth of July
Jul 2, 2025
More than 9,700 injuries involving fireworks occurred in 2023.
Alachua Conservation Trust accepting land management financial assistance applications
Jul 2, 2025
Virtual webinar to learn about Regional Conservation Partnership Program slated for July 8.
FWC: Tips to be GatorWise this summer
Jun 25, 2025
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.