Outdoors
Caterpillar cascade: UF/IFAS answers questions about the crawly creatures
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?
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
New Timber Tax Tips available for 2023 tax year.
Florida Museum study shows decline in moths from southern cities
Study shows declines in urban and rural areas.
UF Forestry students compete in annual skills contests
Competition draws students from 13 university forest clubs.
FWC: Tips on how to safely co-exist with alligators
Alligators increase activity and visibility as weather warms.
FWC: Wildlife is more active in spring
Several species of wildlife migrate, breed, feed and nest during springtime months.
Alachua County Forever purchases easement that feeds into Mill Creek Sink
Purchase will protect water quality in Santa Fe River.
Manatee Springs cave system transfers to state of Florida
Alachua Conservation Trust acquired 288-acre Levy County addition in 2021.
Alachua County, Gainesville work to reduce Newnans Lake impairment
Lake has too many nutrients, according to the state.
ACT receives $15K from Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation
Alachua Conservation Trust will use grant funds to purchase trail adapted wheelchair.
UF study reveals risks of atmospheric river storms
Research analyzes 30 years of weather, economic data.
UF report: Shark attacks, fatalities see uptick in 2023
Florida has more shark bites than any other state at 16.
UF studies agriculture impacts on grasslands, wetlands
Research published in coordination with six other institutions.
Alachua Conservation Trust adds Gilchrist County farm to protected list
Former 561-acre Watson dairy farm in joins conservation non-profit.
IFAS online course educates landowners on forest conservation
Enrollment discounted until Feb. 29.
UF study shows national decrease in bird diversity
Study analyzed urban and agricultural areas.
SRWMD encourages residents to conserve on landscape watering
Cooler temperatures, shorter days call for less watering during the winter months.
Alachua County Forever purchases 289 acres along Lake Alto
Khanh Dinh Trust sells property in Santa Fe River watershed.
