These opportunities are curated through the UF TESI Environmental Leaders Network. Opportunities posted through the Network may not be affiliated with the Florida Museum or TESI, but are shared with UF undergraduate students who want to learn more about environmental research, education and outreach, and civic engagement. Please reach out directly to opportunity sponsors with any questions about their offerings.
September 11 – Florida Museum Department of Natural History Seminar
Host Organization
Florida Museum Department of Natural History
Description
The first lecture in the Fall 2026 Florida Museum Department of Natural History seminar series takes place on Friday, September 11. Di Yang will discuss their work on AI and Earth systems at 3 PM in Dickinson Hall Room 371.
Date and Time
September 11, 3:00-4:00pm
Location
Dickinson Hall Room 371
September 11 – Alachua Conservation Trust Weekly Walk & Talk at Santa Fe River Preserve (South Entrance)
Host Organization
Alachua Conservation Trust
Description
Santa Fe River Preserve protects 1,067 acres on the banks of the Santa Fe River near Worthington Springs. The preserve includes high bluffs along the river and an interesting tangle of floodplain forest where the New River converges with the Santa Fe. Contact Alachua Conservation Trust by email at info@alachuaconservationtrust.org to RSVP or for more information. RSVP encouraged but not required.
Date and Time
September 11, 10:00am-12:00pm
Location
Santa Fe River Preserve (South Entrance along NW 254th Avenue at the GPS coordinates of 29.883995, -82.404949 – Google Maps)
September 12 – Young Leaders for Wild Florida and CrEEK Family Fest
Host Organization
Alachua Conservation Trust
Description
Join Alachua Conservation Trust for a day of environmental education and activities in Bubbe’s Secret Garden.
Date and Time
September 12, 10:00am-2:00pm
Location
Bubbe’s Secret Garden (
September 24 – Alachua Audubon Society Evening Program
Host Organization
Alachua Audubon Society
Description
Join Alachua Audubon for an evening talk by Austin Gregg, where he will recall his recent birdwatching adventures in Thailand. From the Lat Krabang Paddy Field and large public parks around Bangkok, to the salt pans and mangrove forest on the coast of the Gulf of Thailand – then onward to 4 national forests each with its own unique ecology. This journey encompassed a panoply of truly exotic avifauna and other natural wonders – all punctuated by red hot Thai cuisine and genuine cultural astonishment.
Date and Time
September 24, 6:45-8:15pm
Location
Cypress and Grove Brewing, 1001 NW 4th St, Gainesville, FL
Wednesdays – Alachua Audubon Society Wednesday Bird Walk
Host Organization
Alachua Audubon Society
Description
Discover the rich diversity of birds at one of north central Florida’s premier birding hotspots during a 2-3-hour guided walking tour. Join Alachua Audubon to see why Sweetwater Wetlands Park is the most popular birding destination in the Gainesville area. Birders of all levels welcome. Meet up at the entrance pavilion/bathroom area next to the parking lot at 8:30 a.m.
Date and Time
Every Wednesday, 8:30-11:00am
Location
Sweetwater Wetlands Park (325 SW Williston Rd, Gainesville, FL 32601)
Second Tuesday of each month – Florida Springs Institute Springs Academy
Host Organization
Florida Springs Institute
Description
Springs Academy is a lecture series on Florida’s freshwater resources and springs. Each class is tailored to make learning quick and easy so you’re ready to hit the ground running as a springs expert. Classes are held on the second Tuesday of every month in 2026, from 12:00 – 1:00 pm. Drop-ins are welcome! No need to register in advance.
Date and Time
Every second Tuesday of the month
Location
Register above for details
Third Tuesday of each month – Florida Museum Recurring Digital Imaging Workshops
Host Organization
Division of Digital Imaging at the Florida Museum
Description
The Division of Digital Imaging at the Florida Museum is hosting a workshop series on tools and methodologies for producing, processing and presenting 2D and 3D digital data. Join us very third Tuesday of the month to learn and discuss digital imaging. Register at the link above to receive information about the DI workshop series.
Date and Time
Every third Tuesday of the month
Location
Register above for details
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