Celebrating Dr. Odum’s 100th Birthday with an outing on the Silver River

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Post published:September 19, 2024
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To commemorate Dr. Howard T. Odum's 100th birthday on September 1st, the Florida Springs Institute hosted a Springs Outing at Silver Springs State Park. It was truly an unforgettable day! Guy Marwick, the founder of the Silver River Museum, kicked off our Outing with a fascinating tour of the museum, sharing insights into Florida’s unique history. Dr. Robert Knight, FSI board president, founder, and former student of Dr. Odum, delivered an insightful presentation on Dr. Odum's legacy, highlighting…

Fish ID Springs Outing with Dr. Steve Walsh

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Post published:September 18, 2024
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Our Fish ID outing with Dr. Steve Walsh on the Rainbow River was absolutely wonderful! With an eager group of snorkelers, Dr. Walsh guided us in identifying various fish species, including mosquito fish, bluegill, largemouth bass, and silversides on the Rainbow River. To sharpen our small fish identification skills, we viewed them up close in clear containers brought by Dr. Walsh. He also prepared waterproof identification guides to support attendees in their future fish identification pursuits. We…

Springs Academy: Springs Ecology and Chemistry

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Post published:October 30, 2019
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Join spring experts at the Florida Springs Institute North Florida Springs Environmental Center for an hour-long Springs Academy class on Florida’s water resources and springs! During this class, Dr. Nathan Reaver of University of Florida will be presenting on springs ecology and chemistry. About Dr. Reaver Dr. Reaver holds a B.S. and M.S. degree in Bioengineering from the University of Toledo. He earned his Ph.D. and M.E. in Environmental Engineering Sciences from the University of Florida in 2018. His…

Springs Academy: Impacts

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Post published:October 15, 2019
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Join Florida Springs Institute experts at the North Florida Springs Environmental Center for an hour-long class in Florida’s water resources and springs with Florida Springs Institute Executive Director, Dr. Robert Knight. During this class, Dr. Knight will be presenting on spring impacts. This course takes place on the first Tuesday of every month from October through March. Those who attend all six classes will receive a complimentary certificate of completion! Each class, students also get a chance…

Springs Academy: The Past, Present, and Future of Springs

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Post published:August 28, 2019
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Come out to the North Florida Springs Environmental Center for an hour-long class in Florida's water resources and springs with Florida Springs Institute Executive Director, Dr. Robert Knight. During this class, Dr. Knight will be presenting an in-depth overview of springs history, science, and conservation. This course takes place on the first Tuesday of every month from October through March. Those who attend all six classes will receive a complimentary certificate of completion! Each class, students also…