Time: 12-1pm

Location: Florida Springs Welcome Center (18645 High Springs Main Street, High Springs, Fl 32643)

Admission: Free! Drop-ins are welcome. No need to register in advance.

Speaker: Jim Gross, Licensed Professional Geologist

Springs Academy is a free 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. The classes will be held on the second Tuesday of every month, from 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm. Participants who attend all 6 classes will receive a certificate of completion upon request. Discussion will go as deep as our time and audience allows.

If you are unable to attend in-person, you can watch the lecture live on Facebook, via Facebook live:
https://www.facebook.com/floridaspringsinstitute/live_videos

Jim Gross’ Biography:

Jim Gross is a native of California and earned his bachelor’s degree in geology at the University of California at Santa Barbara. Jim worked in geothermal energy exploration and development early in his career, then returned to graduate school to earn a master’s in geology at New Mexico State University. Jim has more than 20 years of experience in long-term regional water supply planning, including 18 years in Florida. Jim is a licensed professional geologist in California and Florida and is certified as a Professional Geologist by the American Institute of Professional Geologists. Jim has recently retired from Santa Fe College, where he was a Physical Sciences Adjunct Professor.