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Future clean ups will try to be held once a month, and anyone can attend, according to organizer Douglas Soltis.

The reversal came after UF received heavy public criticism from students, staff and community members. McCarty Woods was initially declared a future development site in December when the 2020-30 Campus Master Plan was approved by the universitys board of trustees. It had been designated conservation land since at least 2000 and public recreation space for over 40 years at that point. The Sun first reported the change Jan. 2 as part of a breakdown on the master plan. Further coverage through...

Home/Education/UF Removes McCarty Woods From Development Plans, But Activists Push On Students protested the possible development of McCarty Woods at the corner of University Avenue and 13th Street on March 2. This was one of the many events organized by the Save McCarty Woods Campaign in the span of a month. (Alexa Sauvagere/WUFT News) UF Removes McCarty Woods From Development Plans, But Activists Push On By Alexa Sauvagere March 17, 2021 The past three months consisted of heated discussion ...

Paynes Prairie Preserve, the states first preserve, is a National Natural Landmark. Paynes Prairies history dates to the Timucua and Seminole tribes The prairie had settlements dating back at least 15,000 years ago, with American Indian tribes choosing it because of the sinkhole-fed water resources and the game that was attracted to it.  The Timucua Indians, prevalent in Florida in the 1500s, made Paynes Prairie a major settlement. “They were very powerful,” Andersen said. “They control...

Over 160 years ago, on private land owned by a state politician, the University of Florida had its beginnings. Flushed with trees and natural wildlife that surrounded a wooden school hall, the acres were verdant and lush. But with ever more students and buildings, that green space has shrunk to a handful of pockets scattered throughout campus. McCarty Woods is a 2.9-acre forest in the heart of Gainesvilles main University of Florida campus. It has been open for community recreational use for ...