UF study shows about 40% of residents don’t know they must follow irrigation rules
Many Florida cities and counties impose water restrictions.
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UF study shows about 40% of residents don’t know they must follow irrigation rules
Many Florida cities and counties impose water restrictions.
UF/IFAS: Prepare your landscape and trees for the hurricane season
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
Bacterial diseases pose significant threats to nationwide $1.9 billion annual crop.
FWC: Statewide alligator harvest, super hunt applications opens Friday
Application period slated for May 2-12.
Q&A: Nearly 25% of pollinators at elevated risk of extinction in national study
Study led by NatureServe, Florida Museum curator.
UF aims to reduce bovine belching, methane emissions with new cattle chow
Flaxseed, pea protein at heart of new diet.
UF study finds introduced trees in eastern U.S. increase, native species declines
Researchers use data from 12-year-old U.S. Department of Agriculture program.
Alachua County 4-H Envirothon team wins state competition
Teams takes first place at 2025 Florida Envirothon.
UF study shows how to avoid wildlife loss with smart park design
Study examined parks in Broward as reference.
Gainesville-area gardening resources provide help for growing season
UF/IFAS, libraries, non-profits and 15 community gardens equip Gainesville growers.
Earth Day 2025 events slated throughout Alachua County
Multiple organizations plan series of events April 19-25.
National Gopher Tortoise Day focuses on reptile’s benefits to ecosystem
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
Volunteer program assists in management of Florida’s waterways.
UF shares lessons learned from 20 years of treating snake bites
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
Nearly 1.3 million alligators populate Florida.
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
Findings help identify invasion-prone areas.
UF scientists study pet fish breeding to protect reefs, fuel Florida’s economy
Aquaculture decreases need for wild-caught pet fish.
Alachua Conservation Trust sale to protect 1600 acres in Columbia County
Florida Forever Program acquires land inside Osceola Wildlife Corridor.
UF: Decades-long study shows this endangered butterfly benefits from hurricanes
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
Dead trees still have role to play in life.
FWC approves Levy County Manatee Protection Zone amendments
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
Activities range from boating to hiking and observation points.
Prairie Creek Lodge to host Trail Accessibility Event
Saturday event to highlight trail accessibility devices.