Local LivingFWC: Operation Dry Water to run July 4-6 FWC Jul 2, 20240 commentsLaw enforcement agencies aim to reduce boating under the influence incidents and fatalities.
Local LivingAlachua County announces landscape fertilizer ban in effect Staff Reports Jul 2, 20240 commentsFertilizers with nitrogen and phosphorus are prohibited from July through February.
Local LivingUF, Florida Sea Grant offers free scallop sorting tool Megan V. Winslow | UF/IFAS Jun 17, 20240 commentsScallop season started Saturday.
OutdoorsUF: Soaring birds use their lungs to modify flight mechanics Sarah Carey | UF Health Jun 15, 20241 commentStudy published in Nature journal.
OutdoorsFrom feared predator to eco-hero: UF/IFAS explains alligator’s role Lourdes Mederos | UF/IFAS Jun 9, 20240 commentsAlligators crucial to Everglades restoration.
OutdoorsUF researchers to begin full study on Gainesville’s tree inventory Suzette Cook | UF/IFAS Jun 8, 20243 commentsStudy funded by city of Gainesville.
Local LivingUF nursery to host native plant sale Saturday Staff Reports May 31, 20240 commentsSale features more than 100 species.
Local LivingAlachua Audubon Society’s June Challenge arrives for 21st edition Seth Johnson May 30, 20240 commentsChallenge includes four different outings.
OutdoorsLand acquisition to add 290 acres to Goethe State Forest Staff Reports May 7, 20240 commentsLand spans Alachua, Levy counties.
OutdoorsUF/IFAS finds backyards have more plant species than imagined Brad Buck | UF/IFAS May 4, 20240 commentsStudy shows more plant species in urban landscapes than meet the eye.
OutdoorsUF launches water use survey for landscaping Lourdes Mederos | UF/IFAS Apr 21, 20240 commentsSurvey open until June 1.
OutdoorsCaterpillar cascade: UF/IFAS answers questions about the crawly creatures Meredith Bauer | UF/IFAS Apr 13, 20241 commentFlorida 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 […]
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.