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Florida Land Steward Update, August 28, 2026

  HURRICANE SEASON IS RAMPING UP. ARE YOU READY? We are keeping an eye on Dolly, the next named tropical storm in the Atlantic. We’ve learned the hard way in recent years that powerful hurricanes can make their way inland and do considerable damage to forest lands and agricultural enterprises. It’s time to be ready for a powerful storm that could track inland. Recordings of our Hurricane Preparation & Read More

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Fighting Florida’s invasive species, UF/IFAS interns are on the front lines gaining hands-on experience

From tracking pythons in Big Cypress National Preserve to trapping invasive tegus in South Florida, University of Florida students are stepping out of the classroom to gain hands-on experience in some of the state's most vulnerable ecosystems as they help combat the growing threat of invasive species. Ahead of National Wildlife Day on Sept. 4, UF’s Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) is highlighting the work of students Read More