Art within Invasive Vegetation: Studying the Lifecycle of the Air Potato Beetle Mindy Lighthipe, Nature illustrator and Adjunct Assistant Professor UF College of the Arts Mindy educates and inspires people through her art which focuses on the interconnection of plants, insects, birds and mammals. Her goal is to record the earth’s species in the 21st […]

Prehistoric Waters of Florida Dr. Bruce MacFadden, FL Museum of Natural UF/TESI From beautiful coastal ecosystems, to rivers, lakes, and springs, water is part of Florida’s identity and fundamental to life. This talk will tell the story of Florida’s marine and freshwaters over the past 50 million years using evidence from fossils. Bruce MacFadden is […]

Florida Native & Edible Plants Mark Bailey, UF/IFAS Marion County Extension Agent Mark is a University of Florida faculty member with degrees in Entomology, Plant Protection, and Pest Management. He serves Marion County as an extension agent and is responsible for sustainable agriculture and food systems. He has more than ten years of university extension […]

Musket Balls & Methodology: Experiments to Study Conflict Archaeology Colin Parkman, Research Associate, Battlefield & Conflict Specialist How does one become an expert in conflict from hundreds of years ago? Join Dr. Parkman, a research associate for Gulf Research Archaeology Institute, to discover the intricate field of what is known as battlefield archaeology. You'll learn […]

Thursdays | 6 - 8 PM | Free Edible Florida with Don Philpott, Florida Master Naturalist, environmentalist, and author Edible Florida covers basic foraging skills and many of the 1,700 wild plants found in Central Florida that are edible or have medicinal uses.  Join us for an enriching journey into history at Fort King during our captivating Summer […]

Thursdays | 6 - 8 PM | Free The Way It Was: Stories that Shaped our Community with Dave Schlenker, Local writer/journalist Be transported to a bygone era through a nostalgic journey across Central Florida’s past. Guests will explore the rich history and stories that shaped this community. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to delve into the […]

Thursdays | 6 - 8 PM | Free Citrus and Fruit Trees in Florida with Mark Bailey, UF/IFAS Extension Agent An iconic emblem for the sunny state of Florida, explore the history and origins of citrus fruits, and varieties cultivated throughout the years, including the future of good gardening fruit trees in this area. Join us for […]

Thursdays | 6 - 8 PM | Free 14,000 years of Prehistory in Marion County with Scott Mitchell, Coordinator of Silver River Museum Discover the ancient paleo and archaic roots of Marion County. Dive into the different atmospheres and dramatic changes that shaped cultures of those who inhabited or travelled to early Marion County. This is […]

Thursdays | 6 - 8 PM | Free Supporting Civic Youth Engagement for the Environment with Dr. Megan Ennes, Assistant Curator of Museum Education and Director of the Thompson Earth Systems Institute in the Museum of Natural History at the University of Florida During this talk, learn how to support the youth in this community as they […]

Thursdays | 6 - 8 PM | Free Enduring Legacies: Exploring the Past from the Seminole Perspective with Bill Locascio, Research Manager Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki Museum This lecture will provide oversight about Seminole history and how the Museum staff is making the history of the Seminole Tribe of Florida broadly accessible. Learn more about the Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki Museum and the archaeological […]