Washing Away History panel discussions
More than 250 years ago, Fort Mose (pronounced “Moh-say”) in St. Augustine, Florida, became the first legally sanctioned free Black … Continue
NEA Big Read Keynote: Robin Wall Kimmerer
We were profoundly grateful to host Robin Wall Kimmerer presenting a talk titled What Does the Earth Ask of Us? … Continue
Deadly Insect Pathogens and Loveable Lichens 2021
Did you miss the recent special Mushrooms with the Museum event? You can watch it now! On March 7th, 2021, … Continue
Evelyn the Adventurous Entomologist
On Saturday, January 30th, 2021 the Florida Museum and the Alachua County Library District (ACLD) met to talk all things … Continue
Swimming With Sharks
Whether you love them or fear them, this Children’s Book Meetup is sure to help you understand a little bit … Continue
Science OFF Tap: Mangroves on the Move
The Sunshine State is experiencing many environmental challenges, but how will these changes affect the future? Learn more about the … Continue
Adventures in research lead to great stories
We were so happy to partner with Alachua County Library District for the National Endowment for the Arts Big Read, … Continue
Science Off Tap: CSI Wildlife
Wildlife forensics is uses science to investigate wildlife-related crimes involving the exotic pet trade, poaching, and other illegal hunting activities, … Continue
NEA Big Read: Lab Blitz 2020
How do you become a scientist? What’s it like to be a scientist? What do scientists learn about? Can anyone … Continue
Urban Streams: Ecosystems Beneath Our Feet
What do hospitals, algal blooms and lawn mower grass clippings have in common? What are ghost streams and how do … Continue