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.
April 25 – Springs Stewardship
Organization
Swamp for the Springs
Description
Calling UF Students, Faculty and Staff! Join the UF Thompson Earth Systems Institute (TESI) and the Alachua Conservation Trust (ACT) for the opportunity to visit and help conserve Florida’s springs!
We’ll spend the morning visiting Little Awesome Spring and help ACT with a cleanup project that supports water and biodiversity conservation. There will also be time to explore the springs and take a swim! Lunch will be provided. Some transportation is available and carpooling will be encouraged. In the event of adverse weather conditions, this event will be canceled and registrants will be notified the night before the event.
Date and Time
Friday, April 25th from 9 AM – 12 PM
Those carpooling will meet on the UF main campus at 8 AM. We will return by 1 PM.
Location
Little Awesome Preserve (5682 SW County Road 138, Fort White, FL, 32038)
Reserve Your Spot
Reserve your spot to attend by completing this registration form!
April 26 – Rosewood Branch Clean Up
Organization
Current Problems
Description
Current Problems will be working the Rosewood Branch section of the Sweetwater Branch in east Gainesville.
Date and Time
Saturday, April 26th from 12 PM – 2 PM
Location
Rosewood flows into Sweetwater Branch, which eventually flows into Paynes Prairie. From East Univ. Ave., turn south onto SE 12th St., then left (east) onto SE 2nd Ave. Our table will be set up just off the road on the right.