University of North Florida Botanical Garden

10/08/2026

🌼 Come Get Dirty With Us! 🌼

Join the UNF Botanical Garden for a Florida Native Wildflower Planting Day!

📅 Friday, October 23
⏰ 9 a.m.–noon
📍 Meet in the Native Garden outside the Biology Building

Help us plant Florida native wildflowers as part of our new rain garden project. Drop in when you can, lend a hand, and help us create a beautiful new space for people and pollinators! 🌸🐝🦋

👟 Wear closed-toe shoes and clothes you don’t mind getting dirty.
🥤 Snacks and drinks provided!

Not a UNF student, faculty, or staff member? We’d still love to have you! Please email the UNF Botanical Garden to RSVP and join us. Parking fees apply.

This project is supported by Wildflower Foundation in partnership with Sustainability and of North Florida. 🌱💚

Join the UNF Botanical Garden for a morning of planting Florida native wildflowers that support pollinators, wildlife, ...

09/07/2026

SEPTEMBER THEME THURSDAY: FFL PRINCIPLE #6 MANAGE YARD PEST RESPONSIBLY
We all know that Florida has a lot of bugs, but we can learn to manage them with as few chemicals as possible.
For the month of September we will review ways to manage pests in the most responsible way. Above all, make sure to read and follow insecticide label instructions. For more info, search FFL Principle #6 .ufl.edu https://ffl.ifas.ufl.edu/about-ffl/9-principles/principle-6-manage-pests/

09/07/2026

08/11/2026

🐝 Can we count on YOU to help us count pollinators? 🦋

Join us and our UF/IFAS Extension partners for the Great Southeast Pollinator Census at the UNF Botanical Garden. Just one hour, no experience needed!

Bring your family, friends, Scout troop, students, coworkers, or neighbors.

🦋 Community service hours available
☀️ Snacks, drinks & raffle prizes
🌻 Contribute to real conservation research
🐝 Help scientists track important pollinator populations

Come land in the garden on August 22 from 10:00-11:00 a.m. and make every pollinator count! 🌼
📍 Meet us at the Student Union Plaza.

"If you can watch a bee visit a flower, you can participate."

Additional event details are featured in the video below.



https://www.facebook.com/DuvalCountyAgriculture/posts/go-to-the-blog-for-more-information-and-where-to-go-to-participate-duval-county-/1731818585614223/

07/31/2026

Today’s the last day to vote!! Click the link and then tap the blue “Vote for Us” button. https://guidetoflorida.com/jacksonville/arts-entertainment/unf-botanical-garden

UNF Botanical Garden needs your support in the Guide to Florida - Best of Florida contest. Voting closes at 11:59 PM ET on July 31st. Vote, share with friends, and help us bring home the win!

07/29/2026

Help UNF Botanical Garden win Best of Florida! 🌺Vote every day through Friday, July 31st. It only takes a minute, and every vote counts!

👉Click the link and tap the blue “Vote for Us” button.
https://guidetoflorida.com/jacksonville/arts-entertainment/unf-botanical-garden

07/28/2026

We’ve been nominated for the best of Florida 2026!

The Best of Florida awards showcase businesses working hard to take care of their customers and community. The UNF Botanical Garden is excited to have been nominated! Vote at guidetoFlorida.com

Link here: https://guidetoflorida.com/jacksonville/arts-entertainment/unf-botanical-garden?from=badge&utm_source=chatgpt.com

07/28/2026

The Best of Florida awards showcase businesses working hard to take care of their customers and community. The UNF Botanical Garden is excited to have been nominated! Vote at guidetoFlorida.com
FNGLA (Florida Nursery, Growers & Landscape Association)Northeast Chapter - FNGLAGarden Club of Jacksonville UNF Institute of Environmental Research and Education UF / IFAS Extension Duval County Agriculture UNF Silverfield College of Education and Human Services University of North Florida JAX Chamber

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