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Following the installation, participants engaged in games and a shared potluck, fostering community building, cooperation, and relationship development. TLC introduced a new ugly sock and sweater contest to intentionally teach youth about voting, civic engagement, and fair decision-making in a fun and age-appropriate way. The evening concluded with a special visit from Santa ...


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A new year is a natural time to reflect, reset, and commit to healthier habits. For Floridians who rely on private wells for drinking water, the new year is also a great opportunity to recommit to protecting household water quality.

Unlike public water systems, private wells are the responsibility of the homeowner. That means routine testing, maintenan...


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Creado por Brad Buck, especialista sénior en relaciones públicas para UF/IFAS. 

Aunque los participantes coincidieron en que la proximidad de los árboles es positiva, nada reemplaza el hábito de pasar tiempo en un parque. Fotografía cortesía de UF/IFAS

¿Ha considerado alguna vez dar un paseo por un parque arbolado para aliviar el estrés? Si es así,...


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Have you ever considered a walk in a tree-shaded park to relieve stress? If you have, you’re hardly alone, according to new University of Florida research.

The study shows that spending time in tree-filled spaces — like parks or wooded areas — c...


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In 2025, science is more accessible to the public than ever. Citizen science programs are designed to recruit help from interested members of the public and contribute to scientific observations and research. Invasion science heavily relies on species observation and reporting, so citizen science programs are a great tool to use in this field of research. From volunteering to...


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