FWC reminds public to help conserve Florida’s wildlife this spring
Mar 20, 2025
Wildlife more active this time of year.
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FWC reminds public to help conserve Florida’s wildlife this spring
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.
Alachua Conservation Trust sale to protect 1600 acres in Columbia County
Mar 4, 2025
Florida Forever Program acquires land inside Osceola Wildlife Corridor.
UF: Decades-long study shows this endangered butterfly benefits from hurricanes
Mar 1, 2025
Sometimes, nature’s surprises come with wings. In a new study, scientists pulled from a 35-year dataset to examine long-term population trends of the federally endangered Schaus’ swallowtail […]
UF/IFAS: Dead wood is nature’s invitation to your yard
Feb 28, 2025
Dead trees still have role to play in life.
FWC approves Levy County Manatee Protection Zone amendments
Feb 27, 2025
At this week’s Commission meeting in Tallahassee, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) Commissioners voted to approve an amendment to the Manatee Protection Zones in […]
Hidden Gems: 9 Alachua County parks and preserves worth visiting
Feb 17, 2025
Activities range from boating to hiking and observation points.
Prairie Creek Lodge to host Trail Accessibility Event
Feb 12, 2025
Saturday event to highlight trail accessibility devices.
Local forestry, fire personnel prepare for wildfire season
Jan 29, 2025
Prescribed Fire Awareness Week reminds of controlled burns’ importance.
UF/IFAS shares prescribed fire resources promoting wildfire prevention
Jan 27, 2025
Prescribed Fire Awareness Week kicks off this week.
FWC reschedules Levy County public input meeting regarding manatee zones
Jan 21, 2025
Workshop now slated for Feb. 3 at Inglis Community Center.
UF study finds herbicide threatens manatee immune systems
Jan 20, 2025
Researchers collected blood samples from wild manatees.
FWC seeks public input on Levy County manatee zones
Jan 17, 2025
Workshop scheduled for Inglish Community Center on Jan. 21.
Flatwoods Fire and Nature Festival slated for Feb. 1
Jan 17, 2025
Event gives attendees chance to learn about prescribed burning.
FWC shares reminders about cold weather impacts on wildlife
Jan 13, 2025
What to do – or not to do – when seeing certain wildlife.
Public urged to report invasive Asian swamp eel species in Florida
Jan 9, 2025
Scientists concerned about potential for invasion in new Florida waterways.
UF: Floridians prefer natural shorelines over armored ones
Dec 25, 2024
Study included survey with waterfront homeowners.
UF expert gives Gainesville guide to year-round poinsettia care
Dec 23, 2024
Poinsettias are horticultural challenge to grow, bloom.
Gilchrist County easement to protect area in North Waccasassa Flats
Dec 13, 2024
The Alachua Conservation Trust (ACT) recently acquired a 538-acre conservation easement in Gilchrist County that will protect part of the North Waccasassa Flats region. According to […]
UF’s new DNA-based locator to help remove invasive snakes
Nov 30, 2024
DNA to pinpoint species location.
Florida Forest Service set to start prescribed burning
Nov 25, 2024
Florida entering dormant season during winter months.