We need your help! A nuisance plant known as water lettuce is swarming the Ichetucknee River. To kick off National Public Lands Day and the start of our monthly water lettuce removal, we are seeking volunteers who aren’t afraid of getting wet or muddy to protect our fragile ecosystem.

The Department of Environmental and Global Health Seminar Series is an opportunity for students and faculty to come together to learn about cutting-edge research and other topical areas from colleagues around the country every week. We invite a variety of professional and student speakers to join us.

The Florida Springs Institute (FSI) is looking for a dedicated and responsible individual to fill the position of “Administrative & Outreach Intern” from September 6th, 2023 through November 22nd, 2023.

Florida’s freshwater wetlands are home to some amazing wildflowers. Let a specialist introduce you to these denizens of the swamp! We promise you won’t get your feet wet while meet these beautiful and interesting plants.

Florida may not be world-renowned for its caves and cavities, but the solid earth beneath your feet rests solely on a limestone foundation, perforated and fissured like a delicious Swiss cheese. Join us for a talk with Senior Ecologist Brian Lane as he safely leads us through the limestone maze and shines a light on some of the Florida natives and microhabitats that call this cavernous world home.

What is that bug? Does it bite? Is it REALLY a bug? This class will introduce participants to the wonderful world of insects found throughout Pinellas County, including butterflies. Learn how to identify major groups of insects and their ecological importance.

Each October, Kanapaha Botanical Gardens holds an Open House & Fall Plant Sale with the Gainesville Orchid Society, inviting visitors to see the facility admission free.

Assist the Collaborative Burmese Python Research Project Team through intensive radio-telemetry tracking of invasive snakes throughout Southwest Florida. Responsible for additional duties, as assigned, such as data entry, sample processing, and equipment maintenance.