UF experts warn of potential peril caused by ocean acidification
Jul 11, 2024
Increased carbon dioxide in ocean can harm oysters, clams, sea urchins and corals.
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UF experts warn of potential peril caused by ocean acidification
Increased carbon dioxide in ocean can harm oysters, clams, sea urchins and corals.
Alachua County to close Four Creeks Preserve temporarily
Jul 10, 2024
Annual upkeep will shut down access for an estimated five days.
UF/IFAS: Florida-Friendly Landscaping launches new award
Jul 5, 2024
Award to honor homeowners who install, maintain lawns that protect Florida’s water and natural resources.
UF/IFAS: Heat-related illness toolkit created to help agricultural workers
Jul 4, 2024
Agricultural safety center and UF/IFAS partner to educate on heat-related illness.
FWC: Operation Dry Water to run July 4-6
Jul 2, 2024
Law enforcement agencies aim to reduce boating under the influence incidents and fatalities.
Alachua County announces landscape fertilizer ban in effect
Jul 2, 2024
Fertilizers with nitrogen and phosphorus are prohibited from July through February.
UF: Soaring birds use their lungs to modify flight mechanics
Jun 15, 2024
Study published in Nature journal.
From feared predator to eco-hero: UF/IFAS explains alligator’s role
Jun 9, 2024
Alligators crucial to Everglades restoration.
UF researchers to begin full study on Gainesville’s tree inventory
Jun 8, 2024
Study funded by city of Gainesville.
Alachua Audubon Society’s June Challenge arrives for 21st edition
May 30, 2024
Challenge includes four different outings.
Land acquisition to add 290 acres to Goethe State Forest
May 7, 2024
Land spans Alachua, Levy counties.
UF/IFAS finds backyards have more plant species than imagined
May 4, 2024
Study shows more plant species in urban landscapes than meet the eye.
Caterpillar cascade: UF/IFAS answers questions about the crawly creatures
Apr 13, 2024
Florida is full of caterpillars this month. But what are they and what can you do about them? Are they dangerous? Fast facts from University of […]
Florida study shows tree diversity directly relates to productivity
Study from Florida Museum of Natural History published.
UF/IFAS Q&A: Why do insects behave strangely during a total solar eclipse?
Apr 3, 2024
Parts of United States will experience a total solar eclipse on April 8.
Annual Tax Tips for forest landowners addresses changes for 2023 tax year
Apr 1, 2024
New Timber Tax Tips available for 2023 tax year.
Florida Museum study shows decline in moths from southern cities
Mar 30, 2024
Study shows declines in urban and rural areas.
UF Forestry students compete in annual skills contests
Mar 25, 2024
Competition draws students from 13 university forest clubs.
FWC: Tips on how to safely co-exist with alligators
Mar 22, 2024
Alligators increase activity and visibility as weather warms.
FWC: Wildlife is more active in spring
Mar 13, 2024
Several species of wildlife migrate, breed, feed and nest during springtime months.