UF/IFAS School of Forest, Fisheries, and Geomatics Sciences
The University of Florida’s School of Forest Resources and Conservation is now the School of Forest, Fisheries, and Geomatics Sciences (FFGS). The new name was announced Monday at a brief outdoor ceremony. FFGS started as… Read More
by Jonathan Dain, Natural Resources Leadership Institute (NRLI) Director “Welcome NRLI Class XX!” It felt so strange to utter those words, in person, through a microphone, on the afternoon of October 14th. As I looked… Read More
Each year, Florida Project Learning Tree (PLT) recognizes facilitators, educators, and partners who have made exceptional contributions, dedicating their time, energy, and ideas to the program. 2020 awardees include Dawn Perez, Solid Waste Authority of… Read More
By Martha Monroe and Gabi Sullivan, originally published in the ANREP Newsletter. Most years, about 100 4-Her’s gather on a sunny April Saturday in the school forest at the University of Florida, clipboards in hand… Read More
Welcome to our new Summer Blog Series, SFRC Serves. On Tuesdays and Thursdays we are sharing stories of how our students and alumni give back to their communities. Name: Marlyn Kallau Program: Fisheries and Aquatic… Read More
by: Danielle Treadwell, Associate Professor, Horticultural Sciences; Jiagxiao Qiu, Assistant Professor, Ft. Lauderdale REC; Karla Shelnutt, Associate Professor, FYCS The Foundation for Food and Agricultural Research (FFAR) was established in the 2014 Farm Bill to… Read More
By: Elise Cassie and Jessica Ireland Each year, Florida Project Learning Tree (FL PLT) recognizes a partner, facilitator, and educator who have made exceptional contributions to the program. This year, awardees include Shannon Brewer, City… Read More
By Crystal Hartman, Biologist Bob Centofanti has been a volunteer at Fishing for Success for almost 2 years. His experienced hands have repaired and maintained hundreds of our fishing poles, as well as helped hundreds… Read More
Did you know that Florida has its own Arbor Day, celebrated on the third Friday of January? While the nationwide celebration occurs in late April, many states observe their own Arbor Day at the start… Read More
by Jessica Ireland, FL PLT Coordinator Project Learning Tree (PLT) is a versatile and interdisciplinary environmental education program that teaches youth about trees, forests, and the environment. PLT builds their skills and ability to… Read More
