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What is the ECORE System?

The Environmental and Conservation Outreach, Research, and Education (ECORE) System unifies the Forest Preserve, Botanical Gardens, and GeoPark under one leadership team within the College of Arts and Sciences to enhance support for faculty, student, and community needs. The ECORE System was established to manage and promote the botanical and environmental assets associated with these properties.

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Spring Plant Festival

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Join us at USF's Botanical Gardens Fall Festival, April 11th-12th! Explore unique plants, enjoy local vendors, support the Gardens, and celebrate fall with us!

Wetland Ecohydrology

Photo from the research (Figure 2.11)

In "The Peculiar Nature of Florida’s Sandhill Wetlands, Ponds & Lakes— Their Ecohydrology, Relationship with the Regional Aquifer & Importance within the Landscape", Nowicki discusses their research in the USF Forest Preserve and other wetlands habitats.

USF Prescribed Burn Team

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For those interested in joining the USF Burn Team, we offer a free option to take the three courses required to get involved. Click to read more about how to get involved!