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Alachua County had only 0.99 inches of rain in March, according to Fay Baird, the senior hydrologist of the Suwannee River Water Management District. This is less than 25% of what was expected for March, making it one of the driest Marches on record since 1932.
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April Casey's passion for gardening and desire to have easier access to fresh fruits and vegetables pointed to one answer: starting a community garden.
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The Gainesville City Commission this fall declared a climate state of emergency — a largely symbolic move with little municipal heft behind it compared to the actions the federal government could take if motivated and mobilized — but some city residents do feel a sense of urgency to take steps toward combating climate change.
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Food pantries that rely on donations often face problems providing healthy food to low-resource populations. One partial solution for people who depend on food pantries in Gainesville is foraging and gardening to obtain fruits and vegetables.
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Once on the verge of shutting down due to low grades, Hawthorne Middle/High School has bounced back in recent years thanks to the revival of its agricultural program.
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Strong Roots Movements opened three new garden beds at the CDS Family & Behavioral Health Services' youth shelter.
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Sidney Lanier Center, a center for elementary and secondary students with disabilities in northeast Gainesville, has expanded its traditional learning tactics to the outdoors.