UF/IFAS School of Forest, Fisheries, & Geomatics Sciences
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FFGS is a school in the University of Florida's IFAS College of Agricultural and Life Sciences, offering programs in Forestry, Natural Resource Conservation, Fisheries, Geomatics, and Marine Sciences. 🌳🐟🌐
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One of the pleasures of Florida gardening is that we can plant all year long. Now is a great time to plant cool-season vegetables like broccoli, Brussels sprouts and more. Contact your county UF/IFAS Extension office to learn about varieties that are best for your part of Florida: buff.ly/PSAKOJP
December 3, 2025 at 2:01 PM
One of the pleasures of Florida gardening is that we can plant all year long. Now is a great time to plant cool-season vegetables like broccoli, Brussels sprouts and more. Contact your county UF/IFAS Extension office to learn about varieties that are best for your part of Florida: buff.ly/PSAKOJP
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🐟 Threadfin Shad have deep, compressed bodies and filter feed on plankton, making them key forage fish for predators. Curious about Florida’s lake species? Explore the Handbook of Common Freshwater Fish: ufdc.ufl.edu/UF00000131/0... 📸 Florida Museum
December 3, 2025 at 3:03 PM
🐟 Threadfin Shad have deep, compressed bodies and filter feed on plankton, making them key forage fish for predators. Curious about Florida’s lake species? Explore the Handbook of Common Freshwater Fish: ufdc.ufl.edu/UF00000131/0... 📸 Florida Museum
Big news about little things:
UF/IFAS recently joined the Florida Wildflower Foundation and others to address Florida’s growing deficit of native seed — an issue increasingly affecting restoration and land-stewardship efforts.
blogs.ifas.ufl.edu/ffgs/2025/12...
UF/IFAS recently joined the Florida Wildflower Foundation and others to address Florida’s growing deficit of native seed — an issue increasingly affecting restoration and land-stewardship efforts.
blogs.ifas.ufl.edu/ffgs/2025/12...
UF/IFAS Joins Florida Wildflower Foundation To Form Statewide Native Seed Partnership - School of Forest, Fisheries, and Geomatics Sciences
Gainesville, FL — The Florida Native Seed Partnership (FNSP), jointly coordinated by the Florida Wildflower Foundation (FWF) and the University of Florida’s Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences...
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December 3, 2025 at 2:51 PM
Big news about little things:
UF/IFAS recently joined the Florida Wildflower Foundation and others to address Florida’s growing deficit of native seed — an issue increasingly affecting restoration and land-stewardship efforts.
blogs.ifas.ufl.edu/ffgs/2025/12...
UF/IFAS recently joined the Florida Wildflower Foundation and others to address Florida’s growing deficit of native seed — an issue increasingly affecting restoration and land-stewardship efforts.
blogs.ifas.ufl.edu/ffgs/2025/12...
Presented to FFGS Forester and Assistant Director Scott Sager on Dec. 2, 2025:
"For his exceptional commitment to the legendary phrase, 'THOSE SORTS OF THINGS' — delivered a grand total of 857 times during the Fall 2025 semester...."
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"For his exceptional commitment to the legendary phrase, 'THOSE SORTS OF THINGS' — delivered a grand total of 857 times during the Fall 2025 semester...."
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December 2, 2025 at 8:15 PM
Presented to FFGS Forester and Assistant Director Scott Sager on Dec. 2, 2025:
"For his exceptional commitment to the legendary phrase, 'THOSE SORTS OF THINGS' — delivered a grand total of 857 times during the Fall 2025 semester...."
www.facebook.com/SFFGS.UF/pos...
"For his exceptional commitment to the legendary phrase, 'THOSE SORTS OF THINGS' — delivered a grand total of 857 times during the Fall 2025 semester...."
www.facebook.com/SFFGS.UF/pos...
Congrats to Gage LaPierre, Ph.D, and Isabella Guttuso Browne on their new book, the Florida Meadow Manual!
It's now available for preorder.
From planning, design, site prep, installation, maintenance, and case studies — this book tries to capture it all.
Learn more: floridapress.org/97808.../the...
It's now available for preorder.
From planning, design, site prep, installation, maintenance, and case studies — this book tries to capture it all.
Learn more: floridapress.org/97808.../the...
December 2, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Congrats to Gage LaPierre, Ph.D, and Isabella Guttuso Browne on their new book, the Florida Meadow Manual!
It's now available for preorder.
From planning, design, site prep, installation, maintenance, and case studies — this book tries to capture it all.
Learn more: floridapress.org/97808.../the...
It's now available for preorder.
From planning, design, site prep, installation, maintenance, and case studies — this book tries to capture it all.
Learn more: floridapress.org/97808.../the...
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‘Tis the season for giving back. We suggest planting some December flowers for pollinators and other local wildlife. For the printable and text versions of this infographic, please visit UF/IFAS Gardening Solutions. buff.ly/c6Y3QqG
December 1, 2025 at 2:03 PM
‘Tis the season for giving back. We suggest planting some December flowers for pollinators and other local wildlife. For the printable and text versions of this infographic, please visit UF/IFAS Gardening Solutions. buff.ly/c6Y3QqG
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🌟 Missed the volunteer appreciation meeting? We covered invasive species: what they are, why they matter, and how to talk about them. Stay tuned for our Invasive Species Terminology Series starting with “Native species.” Learn more: edis.ifas.ufl.edu/publication/...
December 1, 2025 at 3:03 PM
🌟 Missed the volunteer appreciation meeting? We covered invasive species: what they are, why they matter, and how to talk about them. Stay tuned for our Invasive Species Terminology Series starting with “Native species.” Learn more: edis.ifas.ufl.edu/publication/...
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An important resource for anyone involved in managing waterfront property, LIVING SHORELINES FOR FLORIDA by Savanna Barry, Vincent Encomio, Marjorie Shropshire, and Ginny Stibolt, explains how to implement ecologically-informed shoreline protection in the state. #UFPress
Living Shorelines for Florida
A comprehensive resource on ecologically informed shoreline management and its application in FloridaA proven approach to coastal management, “living shore...
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November 25, 2025 at 3:46 PM
An important resource for anyone involved in managing waterfront property, LIVING SHORELINES FOR FLORIDA by Savanna Barry, Vincent Encomio, Marjorie Shropshire, and Ginny Stibolt, explains how to implement ecologically-informed shoreline protection in the state. #UFPress
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🌟 Volunteer Spotlight: Dr. Rick Copeland
After retiring from FDEP, Rick co-founded AquiferWatch and has sampled Lake Talquin with LAKEWATCH since 2004. Thanks to his leadership, 47 volunteers now monitor groundwater across 4 counties. 👏
Read more: new.express.adobe.com/webpage/i2x0...
After retiring from FDEP, Rick co-founded AquiferWatch and has sampled Lake Talquin with LAKEWATCH since 2004. Thanks to his leadership, 47 volunteers now monitor groundwater across 4 counties. 👏
Read more: new.express.adobe.com/webpage/i2x0...
November 24, 2025 at 3:04 PM
🌟 Volunteer Spotlight: Dr. Rick Copeland
After retiring from FDEP, Rick co-founded AquiferWatch and has sampled Lake Talquin with LAKEWATCH since 2004. Thanks to his leadership, 47 volunteers now monitor groundwater across 4 counties. 👏
Read more: new.express.adobe.com/webpage/i2x0...
After retiring from FDEP, Rick co-founded AquiferWatch and has sampled Lake Talquin with LAKEWATCH since 2004. Thanks to his leadership, 47 volunteers now monitor groundwater across 4 counties. 👏
Read more: new.express.adobe.com/webpage/i2x0...
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🛶 Hillsborough County leads in water monitoring!
📍 In 2024, citizen scientists with FL LAKEWATCH sampled ~80 local water bodies. That’s more than any other FL county.
🧪 Their efforts support long-term water quality research statewide.
🔗 Full story: www.tampabeacon.com/news/volunte...
📍 In 2024, citizen scientists with FL LAKEWATCH sampled ~80 local water bodies. That’s more than any other FL county.
🧪 Their efforts support long-term water quality research statewide.
🔗 Full story: www.tampabeacon.com/news/volunte...
Volunteers keep Florida waters under watch
CARROLLWOOD — Lake Carroll is one of Hillsborough County’s largest lakes.
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November 21, 2025 at 3:03 PM
🛶 Hillsborough County leads in water monitoring!
📍 In 2024, citizen scientists with FL LAKEWATCH sampled ~80 local water bodies. That’s more than any other FL county.
🧪 Their efforts support long-term water quality research statewide.
🔗 Full story: www.tampabeacon.com/news/volunte...
📍 In 2024, citizen scientists with FL LAKEWATCH sampled ~80 local water bodies. That’s more than any other FL county.
🧪 Their efforts support long-term water quality research statewide.
🔗 Full story: www.tampabeacon.com/news/volunte...
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Announcing the Peggy Lantz Writing Contest!
We’re excited to launch our writing contest celebrating creative voices inspired by Florida’s wild flora, in honor of Peggy Lantz, an esteemed nature writer and tireless advocate for Florida’s native plants. Learn more at fnps.org/writingcontest.
We’re excited to launch our writing contest celebrating creative voices inspired by Florida’s wild flora, in honor of Peggy Lantz, an esteemed nature writer and tireless advocate for Florida’s native plants. Learn more at fnps.org/writingcontest.
November 21, 2025 at 4:25 PM
Announcing the Peggy Lantz Writing Contest!
We’re excited to launch our writing contest celebrating creative voices inspired by Florida’s wild flora, in honor of Peggy Lantz, an esteemed nature writer and tireless advocate for Florida’s native plants. Learn more at fnps.org/writingcontest.
We’re excited to launch our writing contest celebrating creative voices inspired by Florida’s wild flora, in honor of Peggy Lantz, an esteemed nature writer and tireless advocate for Florida’s native plants. Learn more at fnps.org/writingcontest.
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Mulching is an essential part of the Florida-Friendly landscape ; it not only looks nice, it also keeps plants and soil healthy. There are several types of mulch to try, from pine straw to fallen leaves. More on choosing and using mulch on UF/IFAS Gardening Solutions: buff.ly/CDRyv3k
November 20, 2025 at 2:02 PM
Mulching is an essential part of the Florida-Friendly landscape ; it not only looks nice, it also keeps plants and soil healthy. There are several types of mulch to try, from pine straw to fallen leaves. More on choosing and using mulch on UF/IFAS Gardening Solutions: buff.ly/CDRyv3k
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A 580-acre Gainesville wildlife area has been targeted to become a new U of #Florida golf course. www.wcjb.com/2025/11/20/g... via @wcjb.com
A Gainesville wildlife area could be the site of a new University of Florida golf course
The University of Florida golf team has their sights set on a potential location for a new golf course. The course would be built on 580-acres of what the county calls a “strategic ecosystem.”
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November 20, 2025 at 2:50 PM
A 580-acre Gainesville wildlife area has been targeted to become a new U of #Florida golf course. www.wcjb.com/2025/11/20/g... via @wcjb.com
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Scientist Spotted 🦣 BBC talked to our paleontologist Advait Jukar about fossils preserved in Florida's freshwater springs and how they help researchers understand our past and present biodiversity.
Diving into Florida’s prehistoric cave of Ice Age secrets
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Diving into Florida’s prehistoric cave of Ice Age secrets
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Diving into Florida’s prehistoric cave of Ice Age secrets
The state's blue sinkholes are the silent reminders of the time when giants roamed the Earth.
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November 20, 2025 at 3:46 PM
Scientist Spotted 🦣 BBC talked to our paleontologist Advait Jukar about fossils preserved in Florida's freshwater springs and how they help researchers understand our past and present biodiversity.
Diving into Florida’s prehistoric cave of Ice Age secrets
www.bbc.com/reel/video/p...
Diving into Florida’s prehistoric cave of Ice Age secrets
www.bbc.com/reel/video/p...
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Our Global U.S. Temperature and Precipitation report is out again, this time for October 2025:
Find it at: www.ncei.noaa.gov/news/global-...
via NOAA"s NCEI
Find it at: www.ncei.noaa.gov/news/global-...
via NOAA"s NCEI
Assessing the Global Temperature and Precipitation Analysis in October 2025
Globally, October 2025 was the third-warmest October in NOAA’s 176-year record, with a temperature 2.21°F (1.23°C) higher than the 20th-century baseline.
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November 20, 2025 at 4:24 PM
Our Global U.S. Temperature and Precipitation report is out again, this time for October 2025:
Find it at: www.ncei.noaa.gov/news/global-...
via NOAA"s NCEI
Find it at: www.ncei.noaa.gov/news/global-...
via NOAA"s NCEI
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Our Monthly *U.S.* Temperature and Precipitation Report is out too, for October 2025:
www.ncei.noaa.gov/news/nationa...
via NOAA's NCEI
www.ncei.noaa.gov/news/nationa...
via NOAA's NCEI
Assessing the U.S. Temperature and Precipitation Analysis in October 2025
The average temperature for the contiguous U.S. (CONUS) in October was 56.9°F, 2.8°F above the 20th-century average, ranking as the eighth-warmest October in the 131-year record.
www.ncei.noaa.gov
November 20, 2025 at 4:25 PM
Our Monthly *U.S.* Temperature and Precipitation Report is out too, for October 2025:
www.ncei.noaa.gov/news/nationa...
via NOAA's NCEI
www.ncei.noaa.gov/news/nationa...
via NOAA's NCEI
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Full details on the position and the link to apply can be found here: explore.jobs.ufl.edu/en-us/job/53...
University of Florida - Details - Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Earth Surface Processes
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November 18, 2025 at 4:15 PM
Full details on the position and the link to apply can be found here: explore.jobs.ufl.edu/en-us/job/53...
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🚨 We are Hiring!!! 🚨
UF Geology is searching for a Teaching Faculty (Lecturer or Senior Lecturer) in Earth Surface Processes.
Lecturer positions at UF are faculty positions with promotion potential, the ability to advise students, & apply for funding if desired.
Apply by Jan. 5th! Link Below ⚒️🧪
UF Geology is searching for a Teaching Faculty (Lecturer or Senior Lecturer) in Earth Surface Processes.
Lecturer positions at UF are faculty positions with promotion potential, the ability to advise students, & apply for funding if desired.
Apply by Jan. 5th! Link Below ⚒️🧪
November 18, 2025 at 4:15 PM
🚨 We are Hiring!!! 🚨
UF Geology is searching for a Teaching Faculty (Lecturer or Senior Lecturer) in Earth Surface Processes.
Lecturer positions at UF are faculty positions with promotion potential, the ability to advise students, & apply for funding if desired.
Apply by Jan. 5th! Link Below ⚒️🧪
UF Geology is searching for a Teaching Faculty (Lecturer or Senior Lecturer) in Earth Surface Processes.
Lecturer positions at UF are faculty positions with promotion potential, the ability to advise students, & apply for funding if desired.
Apply by Jan. 5th! Link Below ⚒️🧪