Atkins, an author of 11 books for young readers, talked about her book “Finding Wonders: Three Girls Who Changed Science," targeting grades five and up at the last event.
Read More »‘What Does the Earth Ask of Us?’: Plant Ecologist Robin Wall Kimmerer Answers the Question
The pandemic had a great impact on these events. All the events had to be quickly turned into a virtual program when the pandemic came, but people who worked on the program still tried to make it impact on the community.
Read More »‘Survival of the Slowest’ Exhibit Debuts At The Florida Museum of Natural History
Starting Saturday, visitors got a first look at the museum’s newest exhibit, which features 16 live animals that have utilized their seemingly disadvantageous characteristics to stand evolution’s test of time.
Read More »North Florida Museums Interact With Public Despite COVID-19 Challenges
Walking through the empty gallery halls at the Matheson History Museum in Gainesville every day hurts Dixie Neilson to her core. The museum has been closed to visitors since March, and as quiet as museums typically are, these bare walls and silence felt different.
Read More »Meet Thomas Olmsted, Gainesville’s Godfather of Collecting
COVID-19 has kept Thomas Olmsted confined to his apartment, and opportunities to collect have been hard to come by. Still, the pull of collecting remains.
Read More »In 2020, Gainesville’s Birders Counted On The Unusual
Bird migrations are a symbol of nature’s regularity. As temperatures continue to rise, that may change.
Read More »New Florida Rules Would Tighten Restrictions On Invasive Reptiles
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is proposing a slew of tighter regulations on invasive reptiles. But reptile breeders, exhibitors and shop owners are saying they will threaten the nature of their business, including public education about these species.
Read More »‘Literally Where Our Food Comes From’: Florida Museum’s 2020 Fall Plant Sale Highlights Importance Of Pollinators
In order to continue its tribute to these insects, the museum’s virtual workshops and available plants this year appeal to gardeners hoping to make their yard more attractive to pollinators.
Read More »Hobbyists And Professionals Agree: No Need To Fear Bats
Buetow has three active bat houses on her Ocala property, and experts say there's no need to fear.
Read More »Important Floridian Artifacts Collection Receives Almost $100,000 For Upgrades
An important collection of Floridian artifacts will finally be getting an upgrade in the coming year. The Florida Museum of Natural History has received almost $100,000 to upgrade over 20,000 artifacts from excavations of the Franciscan mission site of San Juan Del Puerto. The grant was awarded to the Florida …
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