Today’s episode features urban ecologist and University of Florida Professor Mark Hostetler discussing the iNaturalist City Nature Challenge, April 24-27, 2020. Alachua County is participating in this global event and you can help put our community on the map. It’s easy to participate, just go outside and document all the …
Read More »Florida Museum of Natural History
Today’s episode features the Florida Museum of Natural History located in the Cultural Plaza off Hull Road on the University of Florida campus in Gainesville. The museum seeks to inspire people to care about life on Earth. A leading authority in biodiversity and cultural heritage, the museum uses its expertise …
Read More »Joey’s Wings 5K Run/Walk
SPECIAL NOTE: Joey’s Wings 5K Run/Walk has been postponed until the Fall. Today’s episode features Joey’s Wings 5K chip timed Run/Walk to be held in Gainesville on Saturday, March 14. The event is designed to create awareness and give hope to 43 children and their families who have been diagnosed …
Read More »Celebrate Women 2020 Begins
Today’s episode features Celebrate Women 2020, a March 2020 Gainesville area initiative to celebrate the 100th anniversary of women’s right to vote and the 50th anniversary of Gainesville’s nationally recognized contribution to the modern feminist movement. Celebrate 2020’s central goal is to coordinate and publicize a month-long calendar of Gainesville-Alachua …
Read More »Alachua Habitat for Humanity
Today’s episode features Alachua Habitat for Humanity. Founded in 1986, Alachua Habitat for Humanity is a non-profit organization that believes everyone deserves a decent and affordable place to call home. People of all ages, races, genders, religions and political views work in partnership with the future homeowners to accomplish incredible …
Read More »UF African American Studies Program 50th Anniversary Celebration
Today’s episode features the 50th anniversary of the African American Studies program at the University of Florida. The first day of the celebration includes a symposium, community, alumni and student panels, a film screening and book expedition. The second day includes the unveiling of a historical marker and a free …
Read More »International Celebration of Women and Girls in Science
Today’s episode features the International Celebration of Women and Girls in Science. The United Nations has designated February 11 as the official day and the celebration will continue throughout the month of February with hands on events, public lectures and presentations in downtown Gainesville and at the University of Florida. …
Read More »Catholic Charities
Today’s episode features the Gainesville Bureau of Catholic Charities. Catholic Charities serves Alachua, Bradford, Dixie Gilchrist and Levy Counties with emergency financial assistance for rent, mortgages, utilities and prescriptions. They coordinate the Weekend Hunger Backpack Program and feed almost 2,000 people a month through their food pantry and Rural Mobile …
Read More »Census 2020
Today’s episode features the 2020 Census. Mandated by the Constitution and conducted by the U.S. Census Bureau, the count will include the population in all 50 states, the District of Columbia and five U.S. territories. Each home will receive an invitation to respond to a short questionnaire — online, by …
Read More »Gainesville Black Professionals Leadership Conference and Business Expo
Today’s episode features Gainesville Black Professionals. The non-profit organization is the largest network of Black professionals and business owners in Alachua County. They offer networking events for like-minded individuals to share ideas, resources and opportunities. The organization has a podcast called “Hello Gainesville” as well as Synergy, a magazine dedicated …
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