Explore fishes and other aquatic fauna of the Santa Fe River.  We will use seines and dipnets to capture a variety of creatures, then place them in aquaria to observe their adaptations to living in riverine environments.  The event will be led by Howard Jelks.

Join ACT for an ice cream social at Rockwood Park in central Gainesville. Free and open to the public - only thing you need to bring is your appetite. Vegan options will also be available.

INTRO TO GEOCACHING

Looking for a fun, family-friendly way to exercise both mind and body? Try geocaching ("jee-oh-cash-ing"), the fast-growing sport that's akin to a modern-day treasure hunt. Jacob Tillman will be leading our group while teaching us the ins and outs to Geocaching

Solar Impact, Inc. and Swamp Head Brewery have teamed up again for the 5th Tree Fest, an annual event hosted at Swamp Head brewery around Earth Day and Arbor Day each year. Tree Fest celebrates the environment by raising money to plant trees with the Alachua Conservation Trust in an event that features food trucks, family-friendly activities, live music, and of course, Swamp Head beer.

We will not have to venture too far to find a wide variety of plants to identify and discuss. Starting from the Kathy Cantwell trail head, we will learn our natives from the non-natives, and the importance of knowing your plant families. Join Susan Marynowski and Alachua Conservation Trust to explore Prairie Creek Preserve and fine tune your identification skills!

You are cordially invited to the grand opening of Serenola Forest Preserve. Encompassing 111-acres, the Serenola Forest is home to threatened plant and wildlife species and protects the woodland hammock to the north of Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park.

Please join us as we celebrate the culmination of this work, and open the new trails and the preserve to the public.

Come to this Sandhill Stage Concert which supports Alachua Conservation Trust and Prairie Creek Conservation Cemetery.

Join Dr. Hulcr and Dr. Lucky for this family friendly bug ID event at Prairie Creek Preserve!

Over 300 craft beer, mead, and ciders will be available from local, regional and national breweries for you to sample! Enjoy the commraderie, beer/food pairings, homebrew demos, and more. Plus all this benefits your local community by helping our charity partners. This annual festival is sure to sell out just like it has in past years!

The Conservation Stewards Awards is one of the largest gatherings of community leaders and conservationists in the region, and features a cocktail hour, dinner, awards ceremony and live music. You don't want to miss Florida's biggest conservation event of the year!

Join ACT for a pancake breakfast at the cabin on Tuscawilla Prairie. Free and open to the public - only thing you need to bring is your appetite. Please consider donating to support ACT’s work to provide more conservation and maple syrup to our community.

Join ACT and 7th Generation Youth for a clean up at our Santa Fe River Preserve. We will be working to clean up trash from a portion of the property and celebrate with a good old fashioned s'more at the end.

Come to this Sandhill Stage Concert which supports Alachua Conservation Trust and Prairie Creek Conservation Cemetery.

Help us maintain Prairie Creek Preserve!
Together we will clear coral ardisia from a section of Prairie Creek Preserve!

Come to this Sandhill Stage Concert which supports Alachua Conservation Trust and Prairie Creek Conservation Cemetery.

Come to this Sandhill Stage Concert which supports Alachua Conservation Trust and Prairie Creek Conservation Cemetery.

Join us for a celebration of Florida's forests and the role of fire in maintaining and enhancing their beauty, diversity, and habitat value!

Come to this Sandhill Stage Concert which supports Alachua Conservation Trust and Prairie Creek Conservation Cemetery.

This presentation will discuss coyotes in Florida- their biology, their history, and common conflicts as well as strategies to reduce conflicts and keep pets safe.

Come explore the newest conservation land in Alachua County - Serenola Forest!

Help us create and clear new hiking trails and remove invasive plants. 
We will meet in the parking lot of Idylwild Elementary School for a brief overview and instructions before heading out into the woods.

Mix and mingle, join us for cocktails and nibbles. Gather around the fire, and celebrate the season with friends, music and good cheer. 



In appreciation of another successful year, ACT invites you and your family to Prairie Creek Lodge for hors d'oeuvres, drinks, and holiday cheer. Bring your friends and family and learn more about the work Alachua Conservation Trust is doing in our community.



Pulitzer Prize winner, and Gainesville Local Jack E. Davis will be reading excerpts from “The Gulf- The Making of an American Sea”

Event is FREE and open to the public.

Books will be sold for $15 and $5 dollars of every book sold with be donated to ACT to help fund conservation initiatives.

Alachua Conservation Trust host’s the nationally followed film tour REEL ROCK 13. Come witness rock climbing history!

Come to this Sandhill Stage Concert which supports Alachua Conservation Trust and Prairie Creek Conservation Cemetery.

Join ACT & Kathryn Moorhead for yoga on the prairie! Kathryn is a 200 hour Registered Yoga Teacher through CorePower Yoga in Austin, TX. She is trained in power vinyasa yoga, which she enjoys because it focuses on strength, flow, and mindfulness. Kathryn believes yoga is for everyone, and this will be an all-levels yoga class with a faster paced flow and emphasis on strength. It will be held at the beautiful Tuscawilla Preserve Cabin. Kathryn is offering the class for free but is asking that donations be made to help ACT preserve natural spaces. 

Please bring your own mat and water.

This year’s rains and storms have kept the Santa Fe River running high. Depending on conditions, we will attempt to paddle a stretch of the upper Santa Fe River. It can be an adventure since there can be more than a few trees blocking the way. However, the scenery is spectacular, and we should see some wildlife. Be prepared to stop and hike as well to enjoy all the Santa Fe River Preserve has to offer.

Join ACT for an afternoon of art and observation! This event is specifically geared for 3rd -5th grade students, but all are welcome to join as long as they are accompanied by their parent or guardian. Please email act.melissah@gmail.com to confirm and reserve a space so we can provide the appropriate amount of supplies. 

Help us clean up Tuscawilla Preserve! The land management task we perform will depend on water levels. Potential tasks include trail maintenance, infrastructure maintenance, or removing invasive plants.

In honor of ACT’s 30th Anniversary, Community Outreach Coordinator and amateur photographer, Melissa Hill, will be taking photos to help you commemorate a special event in your life. Whether you want a photo for a holiday card, a head shot, or a family photo- this shoot ensures you have a beautiful backdrop.

Join ACT’s Executive Director, Tom Kay, for lunch to discuss various ways you can plan to help leave a legacy of conservation through planned giving.