Sue Wagner

Ann-Marie Orlando, Center for Autism Acceptance and Awareness director, tells us about the 17th annual Stomp the Swamp for Autism and Awareness on Saturday, March 7 from 1:30 to 4 p.m. at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium on the University of Florida campus.

This episode features the University of Florida Therapeutic Horticulture program based in Wilmot Gardens on the UF campus. Program Director Leah Diehl runs the client-centered, facilitated practice using plants and gardening activities to improve a person’s psychological, physical, cognitive, and social well-being.

IFAS Executive Director of Advancement Cody Helmer, Blueberry and Coffee research Assistant Felipe Ferrao and Therapeutic Horticulture Director Leah Diehl share information about the upcoming Flavors of Florida event and how IFAS has made an impact on agriculture, human and natural resources, and the life sciences to benefit residents in all 67 counties in Florida.

Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo Director Jonathan Miot shares information about the zoo's diverse collection that contains both native and exotic species for everyone to enjoy including Bald Eagles, White-throated Capuchin monkeys, American alligators and Matschie's Tree Kangaroo.

UF Water Institute Director Matt Cohen shares information on how the Institute was formed, the partnerships with university and state entities, the upcoming symposium in February and how the community can learn more about Florida’s precious water resources.

WUFT's Report for America Corps Member Rose Schnabel and acclaimed artist Margaret Ross Tolbert share information on 20 “lost” springs buried under the Ocklawaha River's dammed waters, the artists and filmmakers that capture the beauty of this area and constituent efforts to lobby the Florida legislature to remove the dam and return the area to its original beauty for generations to come.

Hippodrome State Theatre Consulting Producer Evans Haile shares information on the 2026 main stage productions, the cinema offerings and the gallery that hosts art exhibitions and special events.

Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo Director Jonathan Miot shares information about the zoo's diverse collection that contains both native and exotic species for everyone to enjoy including Bald Eagles, White-throated Capuchin monkeys, American alligators and Matschie's Tree Kangaroo.

Glenn Terry, aka Mango Glenn, and Rhonda Victor Sibelius share information about the third annual Flying Pig Parade scheduled for Saturday, January 3, 2026 from 2 to 3 p.m. followed by the Bo Diddley Birthday Bash at Bo Diddley Plaza in downtown Gainesville.

Operation Catnip Gainesville Development Director Leah Hawes talks about efforts to control the feral cat population in North Central Florida, their available services including humane traps and other surgeries and the need for volunteers