OutdoorsFlorida study shows tree diversity directly relates to productivity Jerald Pinson | Florida Museum of Natural History Apr 6, 20240 commentsStudy from Florida Museum of Natural History published.
Local LivingUF/IFAS Q&A: Why do insects behave strangely during a total solar eclipse? Meredith Bauer | UF/IFAS Apr 3, 20240 commentsParts of United States will experience a total solar eclipse on April 8.
Local LivingAnnual Tax Tips for forest landowners addresses changes for 2023 tax year Suzette Cook | UF/IFAS Apr 1, 20240 commentsNew Timber Tax Tips available for 2023 tax year.
OutdoorsFlorida Museum study shows decline in moths from southern cities Jerald Pinson | Florida Museum of Natural History Mar 30, 20241 commentStudy shows declines in urban and rural areas.
Local LivingUF Forestry students compete in annual skills contests Suzette Cook | UF/IFAS Mar 25, 20240 commentsCompetition draws students from 13 university forest clubs.
Local LivingFWC: Tips on how to safely co-exist with alligators FWC Mar 22, 20240 commentsAlligators increase activity and visibility as weather warms.
Local LivingFWC: Wildlife is more active in spring FWC Mar 13, 20240 commentsSeveral species of wildlife migrate, breed, feed and nest during springtime months.
OutdoorsFWC seeks input on Orange and Newnans lakes Staff Reports Mar 9, 20241 commentPublic meeting happens March 25.
Local LivingAlachua County Forever purchases easement that feeds into Mill Creek Sink Staff Reports Mar 6, 20240 commentsPurchase will protect water quality in Santa Fe River.
Local LivingManatee Springs cave system transfers to state of Florida Staff Reports Mar 4, 20240 commentsAlachua Conservation Trust acquired 288-acre Levy County addition in 2021.
OutdoorsAlachua County, Gainesville work to reduce Newnans Lake impairment Seth Johnson Feb 22, 20245 commentsLake has too many nutrients, according to the state.
Local LivingACT receives $15K from Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation Staff Reports Feb 14, 20240 commentsAlachua Conservation Trust will use grant funds to purchase trail adapted wheelchair.
OutdoorsUF study reveals risks of atmospheric river storms Lauren Barnett | UF Feb 11, 20240 commentsResearch analyzes 30 years of weather, economic data.
NewsUF report: Shark attacks, fatalities see uptick in 2023 Jiayu Liang | Florida Museum of Natural History Feb 5, 20240 commentsFlorida has more shark bites than any other state at 16.
OutdoorsUF studies agriculture impacts on grasslands, wetlands Lourdes Mederos | UF/IFAS Feb 4, 20240 commentsResearch published in coordination with six other institutions.
Local LivingAlachua Conservation Trust adds Gilchrist County farm to protected list Staff Reports Jan 31, 20240 commentsFormer 561-acre Watson dairy farm in joins conservation non-profit.
Local LivingIFAS online course educates landowners on forest conservation Glory Reitz Jan 24, 20241 commentEnrollment discounted until Feb. 29.
OutdoorsUF study shows national decrease in bird diversity Lourdes Mederos | UF/IFAS Jan 1, 20240 commentsStudy analyzed urban and agricultural areas.
Local LivingSweetwater Wetlands Park contest closes in 8 days Staff Reports Nov 22, 20230 commentsShare your top photo to enter.
FeaturedSRWMD encourages residents to conserve on landscape watering Staff Reports Nov 13, 20230 commentsCooler temperatures, shorter days call for less watering during the winter months.
Local LivingAlachua County Forever purchases 289 acres along Lake Alto Staff Reports Nov 3, 20230 commentsKhanh Dinh Trust sells property in Santa Fe River watershed.
NewsFlorida cuts park passes, hunting, fishing licenses by 50% J.C. Derrick Oct 14, 20232 commentsDiscounted rates start Saturday.
OutdoorsUF/IFAS says bees survive fires while ticks die Kirsten Romaguera Rabin | UF/IFAS Sep 23, 20230 commentsStudy lends support for prescribed fire.
Local LivingFishing report: St. John’s shrimp running Gary Simpson Sep 23, 20231 commentBass fishing abounded following the shrimp-eating frenzy.