Smith Mound and Encircling Canal are Revealed
As reported in our June 2016 newsletter, invasive plant removal on the land parcels holding the Smith (burial) and Low … Continue
Rise and Fall of Invasive Pests: Rugose Spiraling Whitefly and Croton Scale
Numerous new arthropods show up in Florida every year with several of them becoming invasive pests that potentially threaten food … Continue
Educational Enhancement Project Completed
In 2012, Cindy Bear and Bill Marquardt received a grant from the Arts and Attractions program of the Southwest Florida … Continue
Protecting Randell Research Center’s Trees from an Invasive Pest
In the summer of 2011, we received a report from the Randell Research Center (RRC) of an invasive whitefly. Besides … Continue
Scouts Repair Trail Footbridge
Congratulations and Thank You to Boy Scout Troop 20 member Chris Hunkins, who supervised the repair and reconstruction of the … Continue
Gill House Reopens
May 11, 2010, was “Ruby Tuesday” for the Randell Research Center, but this had nothing to do with the old … Continue
Gators Pitch In
International Gator Day is a day when alumni and friends of the University of Florida come together to volunteer. Each … Continue
New Butterfly Garden Installed at Teaching Pavilion
In April, thanks to the volunteer efforts of Martha Kendall, ably assisted by Mark Chargois and Michael Wylde, some two … Continue
Ruby Gill House Rehabilitation Begins
On April 14, 2009, the Lee County Board of County Commissioners approved the Historic Preservation Board’s recommendation for a grant … Continue
Ruby Gill House Preservation Planning Work Begins
Stevenson Architects of Bradenton, Florida has been hired to produce construction documents and a long-term preservation plan for the historic … Continue