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Read More »East Gainesville neighbors fight the expansion of a landfill in their backyard – again
The owner, Paul Florence, said he needed the expansion to accommodate expected debris in the coming years as Gainesville rapidly developed.
Read More »Wild Spaces and Public Places funding increases accessibility at Sweetwater Wetlands Park
In pursuit of winter cranes, bird enthusiast Tom Jackson drove from Tallahassee to Gainesville. His destination: Sweetwater Wetlands Park, renowned for its unique array of birds. When the 72-year-old walked into the park he was treated to a surprise. Right away, he noticed a sign about tram tours. “It looked …
Read More »The Point, May 16, 2022: Gainesville pro-choice rally was among the hundreds held nationwide this weekend
Hundreds of local protesters pushed back against the impending U.S. Supreme Court decision.
Read More »Volunteers help release near Paynes Prairie two bald eagles who fell and were then rehabilitated
Two bald eagles were released into the wild on Thursday in the vicinity of Paynes Prairie in Micanopy.
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 »‘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 »Poe Springs Reopen As Other Parks Are Slowly Allowing Visitors
The park hit its capacity by lunchtime during the first weekend of reopening.
Read More »The Point, May 6, 2020: DeSantis Criticizes Florida’s Unemployment System
The unprecedented surge in Florida's unemployed due to the coronavirus has put pressure on the governor to investigate the faulty state system for processing claims.
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