Perspectives in the Parks

Next date: Sunday, December 01, 2024 | 01:00 PM to 02:00 PM

This monthly program features experts in their field sharing information on a variety of topics including science, nature, history and art.

Perspectives in the Park is typically offered on the first Sunday of each month, and is free and open to the public. Join us at Hogtown Creek Headwaters Nature Center.   

Sunday, Nov. 3

Artist Molly Kempson on Nature, Printmaking, and Arts in Health

1 - 2 p.m.

Local artist and printmaker Molly Kempson will present her work around the flora, fauna, and vernacular architecture in the South and how it intersects with the natural environment in Gainesville. She will also discuss her background in art education, current work as an arts in health practitioner at UF Health Shands Arts in Medicine, and efforts to promote conservation and historic preservation efforts through the medium of linocut and letterpress printmaking.

 

Sunday, Dec. 1

Backyard Birds

1 - 2 p.m.

Almost 400 birds have been found in Alachua County. Where are these birds? State parks, preserves, nature centers? Would you believe that more than 100 of those birds have been found in the backyards of Gainesville? This presentation by Danielle Zukowski of the Alachua Audubon Society will introduce you to visitors you may find in your yard, how to create spaces inviting to birds, and what you can do to help the birds of your yard and community.

 

Sunday, Jan. 5

The Lake Alto-Lake Santa Fe Canal

1 - 2 p.m.

The Lake Alto-Lake Santa Fe Canal was dug in the 1880’s to get oranges from Melrose to the railroad in Waldo. This talk covers the history of the canal and what’s going on with it nowadays.

Presenters Bob Gould and Dave Edwards are long time Gainesvillians who met through their mutual love of sailing, canoeing and kayaking on our local waters.

Sunday, Feb. 2

O2O: The Path to Connection

1 - 2 p.m.

Join Jane Pollack from the Florida Trail Association for a special film screening of O2O: The Path to Connection. Stay afterward to discover how the Florida Trail mission aligns with the need for a connected wildlife corridor across the state. 

The O2O Expedition showcases three veterans who embarked on a 57-mile journey through the Florida Wildlife Corridor, connecting the Ocala and Osceola National Forests. Their 4-day adventure, captured in a 25-minute film, includes paddling the Ocklawaha River and biking/hiking along segments of the Florida National Scenic Trail. The film highlights the profound connection between nature and wellness, the conservation compatibility of military installations, and the accessibility of outdoor spaces for all.

The O2O expedition embodies the vital connections that can determine the preservation or loss of the Florida Wildlife Corridor, a 100-mile-long, 1.6-million-acre landscape that bridges the Ocala and Osceola National Forests. The Florida National Scenic Trail, a 1,500-mile federally designated trail, spans from Big Cypress National Preserve to Gulf Islands National Seashore. The Florida Trail Association is dedicated to developing, maintaining, protecting, and promoting this iconic trail.

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Location

Hogtown Creek Headwaters Nature Center, 1500 NW 45th Ave., 32605, View Map