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Sweetwater earns Great Florida Birding & Wildlife Trail designation

Published on November 08, 2023

The City of Gainesville’s Sweetwater Wetlands Park has earned the Great Florida Birding & Wildlife Trail site designation from the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC). Neighbors are invited to celebrate the new distinction during a day of activities at the municipal park.

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City of Gainesville Nature Centers Commission Star Award

Published on October 23, 2023

The Star Awards recognize citizens for their positive contributions to Gainesville’s natural environment. Nominees of individuals, groups, businesses or organizations operating within the City of Gainesville are accepted in four categories: Star Volunteer, Good Neighbor, Green Business, and Amy Carpus Lifetime Achievement Award.

Tagged as: , Environment, PRCA

PRCA earns perfect reaccreditation score

Published on October 13, 2023

The City of Gainesville is proud to announce the Department of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs (PRCA) achieved all 154 reaccreditation standards set by the Commission for Accreditation of Park and Recreation Agencies (CAPRA) and the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA).

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Steve Spurrier named grand marshal of the A Very GNV Holiday Parade

Published on October 05, 2023

Former head coach of the Florida Gators football team, and 1966 Heisman Trophy winner, Steve Spurrier, has been named the grand marshal of the City of Gainesville’s 2023 A Very GNV Holiday Parade.

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Registration opens for City of Gainesville holiday parade entries

Published on September 26, 2023

Registration has opened for participation in the City of Gainesville’s 2023 A Very GNV Holiday Parade, to be held Saturday, Dec. 2.

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Neighbors enjoy new amenities at Forest Park

Published on September 25, 2023

It was a day of celebration as the City of Gainesville’s Forest Park reopened Saturday to the delight of the large crowd that came to enjoy the southwest park’s many new amenities.

Tagged as: , Announcements, PRCA, Wild Spaces Public Places

City of Gainesville to host Arts & Culture Jamboree at Depot Park

Published on August 16, 2023

In collaboration with community partners, the City of Gainesville is hosting a family-friendly Arts & Culture Jamboree featuring nationally known recording artists, music, song, dance, an art walk and more.

Tagged as: , Announcements, Arts & Culture, PRCA

Prescribed Burn at Morningside Nature Center set for July 12

Published on July 12, 2023

A prescribed burn is scheduled for today (July 12) weather and site conditions permitting, at Morningside Nature Center, 3540 E. University Ave. beginning at 10 a.m. and ending before 5 p.m.

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Prescribed Burn at Morningside Nature Center set for June 26

Published on June 26, 2023

A prescribed burn is scheduled for today (June 26) weather and site conditions permitting, at Morningside Nature Center, 3540 E. University Ave., beginning at 10 a.m. and ending before 5 p.m.

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Prescribed Burn at Morningside Nature Center set for Jan. 12

Published on January 11, 2023

A prescribed burn is scheduled for today (Jan. 12) weather and site conditions permitting, at Morningside Nature Center, 3540 E. University Ave. beginning at 10 a.m. and ending before 5 p.m.

Tagged as: , Announcements, Public Notices, PRCA

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Sweetwater earns Great Florida Birding & Wildlife Trail designation

City of Gainesville Nature Centers Commission Star Award

PRCA earns perfect reaccreditation score

Steve Spurrier named grand marshal of the A Very GNV Holiday Parade

Registration opens for City of Gainesville holiday parade entries

Neighbors enjoy new amenities at Forest Park

City of Gainesville to host Arts & Culture Jamboree at Depot Park

Prescribed Burn at Morningside Nature Center set for July 12

Prescribed Burn at Morningside Nature Center set for June 26

Prescribed Burn at Morningside Nature Center set for Jan. 12

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