Ongoing

Montbrook Fossil Dig

The Florida Museum of Natural History is seeking volunteers to help dig at the Montbrook dig site in Levy County for the month of November. The Montbrook Site is very productive and almost all volunteers will find some fossil specimens on their first day. The most commonly found fossils are bones from the shell of freshwater turtles and vertebrae, spines, scales, and skull bones of fish, including gar, catfish, snook, and drum.

Free

TEQUESTA: Archaeology Paddle – November

Come learn about the archaeology of the Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse Outstanding Natural Area from an aquatic perspective. Registration is free!

Free

COCOA: Brevard Beginning Beekeepers Workshop Series

The series curriculum was produced by the University of Florida Honeybee Lab for extension education and will feature speakers and lessons from UF specialists and agents as well as a network of experienced local beekeepers. Registration is $25.

$25

TRENTON: Seven Gardening Hacks for 2019

UF IFAS Extension - Levy County is hosting Seven Gardening Hacks for 2019 Seven Gardening Hacks for 2019 on November 15 in Trenton. This delightful lineup of topics includes a fascinating look at irrigation and fertilization management, identifying plants for your situation, pruning - how and why, settling on deciduous fruit and citrus. Registration is free.

Free

OCALA NATIONAL FOREST: Juniper Prairie Wilderness Trail Maintenance

The Black Bear Chapter of the Florida Trail Association is hosting a week of Juniper Prairie Wilderness Trail Maintenance from Nov. 15-21 in the Ocala National Forest. The wilderness is a unique part of the Florida Trail and it is maintained with hand tools only, bringing a legacy of skill and hard work to each day. We will also work on the western corridor of the Ocala NF using mechanized equipment. Registration is free.

Free

GAINESVILLE: Local Waters – WILD PLACES, a Nature Film by Sammy Tedder

Sammy Tedder’s latest nature movie explores north Florida’s ecology and its wild inhabitants through film and music. He is joined by his wife Sandy who paddles the local waters with him and helps film and record nature sounds for this production. Registration is free.

Free

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