The Florida Museum of Natural History, located on the University of Florida campus, invites you to join us as we “Stand Up & Holler” on Gator Nation Giving Day. Every gift, large or small, makes a difference.
Let’s show the world what friends of the Florida Museum can do when we pull together to support natural history and the good that comes from funding scientific research and education. On February 15, 2024, make an impact when you support the Florida Museum.
This year, you can choose from several featured funds. Explore the funds below, find your favorites, then join us online and across the Gator Nation. Make a gift to the Museum and be part of the Gator Giving Day celebration!
Make sure to give through the Gator Giving Day website to see your donation along with others from across the Gator Nation!
Make A GiftB.J. and Eve Wilder Endowment
Challenge: A $250,000 challenge gift from the B.J. and Eve Wilder Family Foundation will be unlocked with 50 gifts of any size to the endowment.
Supporting this endowment funds student fellowships, research, and fieldwork opportunities. These scholarships allow future scientists to conduct cutting-edge research, travel around the globe for valuable fieldwork experiences, and share their research at academic conferences. Give today to support researchers of tomorrow!
Make A GiftFlorida Museum Building and Renovation Fund
Support the Florida Museum’s building expansion project, including a new home for the UF Thompson Earth Systems Institute. The expansion will feature high-tech classrooms, a conference room, and a new exhibition area with a Science Up Close lab. Thank you for your generosity in supporting this capital project.
Discovery Zone Operations Endowment
Your gift to the Discovery Zone Operations Endowment supports early childhood STEM learning experiences along with programs developed with community partners including Head Start, Alachua County Public Schools and others. Inspire the next generation of explorers and leaders when you make a gift today!
Make A GiftMcGuire Center Support Fund
With more than 10 million specimens, the McGuire Center for Lepidoptera & Biodiversity houses one of the world’s largest Lepidoptera collections, representing most of the world’s estimated 20,000 butterfly and 245,000 moth species. Your investment will support collection curation, student research, and educational outreach.
Make A GiftJon and Beverly Thompson Earth Systems Endowment
Make a gift to the UF Thompson Earth Systems Institute (TESI) and support its mission to advance communication and education about Earth systems science in a way that inspires Floridians to be effective stewards of our planet. Through its Environmental Leaders Fellowship, TESI gives UF students from diverse majors and backgrounds the opportunity to gain experience in environmental research, education & outreach, and civic engagement, equipping them with the knowledge, skills, confidence, and network to advocate for the planet as they take on leadership roles in their respective careers
Make A GiftRandell Research Center
Your gift will support the programs and activities of the Randell Research Center and provide critical operating funds to care for the remnants of the ancient town of the Calusa at Pineland, Florida. Not only does the Pineland site reveal a complex native history, but it also has proven to be an ideal location for teaching students and the public about Florida’s environment and history. Your support will fund the RRC’s exhibitions and outreach programs, encouraging visitors to learn about and celebrate Florida’s natural history and rich cultural heritage.
McCarty Woods and Campus Natural Areas
Located in the heart of the UF Campus, McCarty Woods is a 2.9-acre forest that provides essential ecological functions for over 350 plant, fungi, and animal species. Campus natural areas like McCarty Woods serve as teaching and research labs and offer a space of respite for faculty and students. By contributing to the McCarty Woods and Campus Natural Areas Fund, you are directly supporting the ongoing restoration of a living research laboratory, protecting a vital habitat for native species, and investing in the protection of the natural areas that are a defining feature of the UF campus.
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