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Weekly “What is it?” Tailgate Trivia Edition: The Hurricanes and the Ibis

by Carrie Stevenson
September 24, 2026

A hurricane seems like an obvious and ideal football mascot. A storm like that implies power, strength, and intensity running roughshod over anything in its way. I have discussed hurricanes in this blog before—and Florida is the most ... READ MORE

Category: Coasts & Marine, Conservation, Natural Resources, Recreation, Wildlife
Tags: Birds, Coastal Wildlife, Football, Habitat Conservation, Hurricane, University Of Miami, Weekly What Is It

Thoughts on Change: A Look at Old Miami from the Eyes of One of Its Newest Residents

by Dalton Goolsby
February 16, 2022

Change—whether evolutionary or man-made—is a vital process that is woven into the fabric of nature, one that has shaped the world to how we see it today. On a small scale, change has the potential to better one’s life, like a New Year's ... READ MORE

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Tags: Biodiversity, Change, Climate, Conservation, Coral Gables, Evolution, Extension, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Historical Florida, History, Miami, Pine Rocklands, Pollinators, South Florida, UF, Uf/ifas Miami-dade County, University Of Miami

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