Our blogs highlight the work of our scientists and support team that catalogs and examines global biodiversity, from the origin of earth as we know it, through present day, and forward into future possibilities.
The Artist & the Scientist: Ray and Kirk dig Florida
There is an indelible connection between storytelling and wanderlust. The person who asks the questions and goes searching for answers…
Planning, Protection and Preservation: What Makes Museum Construction Unique
Construction projects always bring challenges, but when it comes to museums, the stakes are even higher. With our large-scale expansion…
Spring 2025 in the Butterfly Rainforest
We had a chilly winter this year which unfolded into a truly lovely spring! From bright splashes of color from…
McGuire Volunteer Spotlight: Bob Belmont
If you need any confirmation that passion is priceless – look no further than volunteer research associate Bob Belmont. After…
From the Archives: “Stuck Truck” at Field Site
In all kinds of weather, and across all kinds of terrain, the Florida Museum has excavated fossils from Central Florida’s…
Team work at the Cattle Drive and Jamboree
Teamwork makes the outreach dream work! At this year’s Immokalee Cattle Drive and Jamboree at the Immokalee Pioneer Museum at…
From the Archives: Walter Auffenberg, Curator
Though well known for his later work as the Florida Museum’s curator of Herpetology, Walter Auffenberg originally established himself with…
Resilience in nature: Red-bellied woodpeckers of Pineland
Resilience can mean many things to different folks. At the Calusa Heritage Trail, we are continuously inspired by watching what…
Teamwork at the pop-up: Swamp for the Springs with friends!
We had such a blast at our second Pop-Up Museum at the Marston Science Library here on campus at the…
Building on a Solid Foundation
Exciting news! We are thrilled to share that the Florida Museum of Natural History plans to begin its expansion and…
Hurricane Surprise: A native groundcover plant emerges
Here in southwest Florida, we know that major hurricanes can upend our daily lives and routines leading to weeks, months,…
Saying farewell and see you soon to Annisa Karim
Today we say farewell to Annisa Karim as she leaves our team to continue to expand her career as a…
Analyzing Bones: Volunteer enrichment day
Our last Volunteer Enrichment Workshop of the season was a blast! Nicole Fuller, Collections Manager of the Florida Museum of…
From the Archives: Society of Vertebrate Paleontology in Gainesville, 1980
Every autumn, paleontologists worldwide begin preparing for the Society of Vertebrate Paleontology Annual Meeting. It is an opportunity to share…
Many helping hands: Our volunteers are amazing!
A sprawling space like the Randell Research Center requires hundreds of hours of care and we could not do it…
Building skills for volunteers to inspire children!
We were so excited to host some fabulous museum educators this week! As part of the Florida Museum, we invited…
We popped up with birds and bees at the library!
We were so excited for our first Pop-Up Museum at the Marston Science Library here on campus at the University…
Celebrating the Success of Girls Do Science 2025
Wow! What a day! In just 5 hours, we were able to welcome 1,300 visitors at this year’s Girls Do…
Gator Giving Day 2025
The Florida Museum, located on the University of Florida campus, invites you to join us as we “Stand Up &…
Winter 2024 in the Butterfly Rainforest
In the Butterfly Rainforest exhibit, the butterflies, birds, flowers, and plants all dazzle us with their colors even in the…