Local LivingAlachua Conservation Trust to host Pancakes on the Prairie Staff Reports Apr 16, 20240 commentsBreakfast will be held at Tuscawilla Prairie.
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.
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.
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 LivingAlachua Conservation Trust to host tree planting event Staff Reports Jan 18, 20240 commentsEvent will be at Santa Fe Springs Preserve
Local LivingAlachua Conservation Trust to host cleanup Staff Reports Jan 9, 20240 commentsCleanup will be at Little Awesome Preserve.
Local LivingAlachua Conservation Trust to host outdoor celebration Staff Reports Dec 7, 20230 commentsEvent will feature musical performance.
NewsAlachua Conservation Trust receives $25M from USDA Staff Reports Nov 13, 20231 commentFunds go toward Lake to Lagoon project in partnership with Volusia, Lake and Flagler counties.
Government + PoliticsAlachua County approves study for 4,000-acre Hickory Sink property Seth Johnson Nov 7, 20236 commentsUF plans to immediately start next step for golf course development.
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.
Local LivingCycling for our Springs slated for Nov. 11 Staff Reports Oct 9, 20230 commentsProceeds go toward springs protection with early registration running through Oct. 13.
Local LivingAlachua Conservation Trust expands in Rainbow Springs Basin Staff Reports Oct 9, 20230 commentsLevy County landowner partners with ACT to protect property.
FeaturedFederal funds aim to protect local bird habitats Staff Reports Jul 6, 20230 comments$1 million will purchase several properties.
NewsACT to expand local state park Staff Reports Jun 9, 20231 commentProtection of area will continue link between Scrub State Park and Bar Hammock Preserve
Local LivingACT event to be held at Little Orange Creek Staff Reports Apr 12, 20230 commentsNature Day Celebration hosted by Alachua Conservation Trust.
FeaturedACT purchases 84 acres around Orange Lake Staff Reports Apr 3, 20230 commentsNew addition will be added to existing 71 acres.
NewsAlachua County to buy 650 acres for conservation Camille Broadway Mar 28, 20230 commentsBOCC approves acquisition of Lake Alto and Lochloosa Slough properties.
Local LivingACT to hold Conservation Awards Staff Reports Mar 8, 20230 commentsAlachua Conservation Trust hosts event to honor Gainesville educators
NewsConservation trust to double Orange Lake footprint Seth Johnson Feb 15, 20234 commentsPurchase supports statewide effort.
Local LivingCrEEK Program receives Every Kid Outdoors Grant Mainstreet Daily News Feb 8, 20230 commentsProgram one of 33 awardees for this year’s grant.
FeaturedDavidson uses photos to further local conservation Seth Johnson Dec 30, 20221 commentHigh school hobby returns after decades away from photography.
Local NewsState funds $24M in area springs projects J.C. Derrick Dec 9, 20220 commentsA conservation easement on a property bordering Goethe State Forest is among 30 projects the state is funding to protect Florida springs.
Local LivingACT to host holiday celebrations Mainstreet Daily News Dec 9, 20220 commentsAlachua Conservation Trust has two planned events this weekend.
Government + PoliticsLocal leaders launch surtax campaign for November Seth Johnson Sep 19, 202211 commentsProposal increases to full-cent infrastructure surtax.