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  • Nature Walks

    When I first moved to Gainesville, I was a bit surprised to find so many natural areas near UF. I recall noticing a different conservation area each time I explored a new part of town and adding it to my list of places to check out. This proximity to so many parks with different types… Read more

  • Art Show

    It is a comfort to know that the wonders of nature can bring people together even in the face of some of the darkest realities of our world. It can heal, expand our minds, and create much needed community.   On Friday April 8th, FMSA hosted its first Art Showcase called Beauty in Natural History and… Read more

  • Pottery Night

    In my view, the FMSA pottery painting event was a huge hit. On the night of the event, we all met in the entrance of the Reitz Union Art Studio. After signing in, we selected a ceramic piece to decorate and glaze colors and were left with the rest of the time to paint and… Read more

  • Black in Natural History Museums Week Bioblitzes

    During the week of October 17th-23rd last year, FMSA participated in Black in Natural History Museums Week, a virtual event developed and launched by Adania Flemming and her team that engaged Black academics around the world in community and love for the natural world. During this event, FMSA planned and held a series of Bioblitzes… Read more

  • Black in Natural History Museums Week Bioblitzes

    During the week of October 17th-23rd last year, FMSA participated in Black in Natural History Museums Week, a virtual event developed and launched by Adania Flemming and her team that engaged Black academics around the world in community and love for the natural world. During this event, FMSA planned and held a series of Bioblitzes… Read more

  • BioBlitz! Spring 2021

    Despite the pandemic crushing BioBlitz (a short survey of the biodiversity in an area) plans in Spring 2020 the Florida Museum Student Association (FMSA) reorganized an amazing BioBlitz extravaganza in Spring 2021. The BioBlitz series was designed to continue building community among students per FMSA’s mission. Additionally, the FMSA board envisioned the BioBlitz would help students explore their local flora and fauna, share expertise and knowledge on various taxa, and continue the conversation about using iNaturalist in research following an FMSA workshop… Read more