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

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…

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Springs Outing – Juniper Run Paddle w/ Tom Morris

The Florida Springs Institute is planning a canoe/kayak trip down the Juniper Springs run on July 21, 2019.  Located in the heart of the Ocala National Forest in the Juniper Springs Recreation Area, Juniper Springs is a group of several small to mid-sized springs, which include the namesake Juniper Springs and 20 or so smaller springs that make up the adjacent Fern Hammock Springs group.  The combined flow from these springs averages about 30 cubic feet per…

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