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Florida Land Steward Update, June 26, 2026Conservation

Florida Land Steward Update, June 26, 2026

SUMMER DOWN TIME AND TO-DOs Hope you have a chance to slow down a bit during this time of year. I enjoy cooler weather, but I’ve come to embrace the aura of Florida summer – the chorus of cicadas rising in the morning, bright sun blazing directly overhead, heavy wet air, billowing afternoon clouds, hungry bass, and a refreshing steady breeze off a lake or ocean. But this time of year is not without a to-do list: Hurricane Read More

UF competition student winners reimagine invasive plants as food and artUF/IFAS

UF competition student winners reimagine invasive plants as food and art

What happens when scientists and artists team up to tackle invasive plants? At the University of Florida (UF), a student-led project is testing whether the answer could include edible mushrooms — and a creative approach to recycling. The team won funding through the Dr. E. T. and Vam C. York Art and Agriculture Read More