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Bird migrations are a symbol of nature’s regularity. As temperatures continue to rise, that may change.
Read More »In 2020, Gainesville’s Birders Counted On The Unusual
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 …
Read More »Eastside High School Offers Colombian Students A Taste of American Education
The dreams of 13 Colombian students came true when Gainesville's Eastside High School opened its doors for them to experience American culture and education for two weeks.
Read More »Take Stock In Children Scholarship Program Accepts A Record Amount Of Students
Each scholarship costs $4,000, which is then matched by the state.
Read More »Millhopper Montessori Alumni Reflect On 40 Years, Looking To Anniversary Events
A lot has changed over 40-years at Millhopper Montessori School. And for those former students who now serve as teachers, the changes are more personal than the obvious name change from the Montessori School of Gainesville to the name it has now. This year, the school will celebrate the 40th …
Read More »Project oVert Turns Specimen X-rays Into 3-D Models
A new project will allow people to explore over 20,000 3-D vertebrate species online.
Read More »“Photo Ark” Photographer Joel Sartore Talks Tree Frogs, Turtles and Tarantulas
National Geographic photographer Joel Sartore, the founder of "Photo Ark," an effort to take portraits of every species on Earth, recently visited UF’s Florida Museum of Natural History to photograph insects and celebrate the museum’s 100th anniversary, Sartore sat down with UF environmental journalist-in-residence Cynthia Barnett and conservation photographers Jennifer Adler and Ryan Jones.
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