Appreciating alligators, a buoy that detects water quality, and more UF/IFAS news

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		For the week beginning May 22, 2023
		TIMELY NEWS | National Alligator Day is May 29. There’s plenty to appreciate about these toothy reptiles, experts explain Alligators are ecosystem engineers, say The Croc Docs, a team of researchers that study these and other reptiles at the UF/IFAS Fort Lauderdale Research and Education Center. Contact >  En español: En el Día Nacional del Caimán Americano, los expertos de UF/IFAS nos explican lo interesantes que son estos icónicos reptiles. Contacto >
		Below are the most recent research, programs, events and more from UF/IFAS. We can help you cover and localize news to your area; just use the contact links below or reply to this email. Float ‘GatorByte’ down a stream and find pollutants – and their sources The buoy device, a result of UF research, is far less expensive than conventional water-monitoring systems. The technology has so far been deployed in Gainesville-area lakes and rivers, but the team plans to try it in other Florida areas next. Contact >  Miami-Dade County 4-H to expand outreach to underserved communities The Children’s Trust awarded $12.5 million to the Miami-Dade County Parks, Recreation and Open Spaces Department to enhance its free after-school and summer camp program; the local 4-H program is a partner in the grant. Contact > Partnership with Broward County schools showcases water sustainability ideas Middle-schoolers spent the year learning a water sustainability curriculum developed in partnership with UF/IFAS faculty. The 2023 Global Scholars Showcase, held May 24, offered students a chance to present their ideas on the topic. Contact >
		BEST OF THE REST | Alternative story formats created or supported by UF/IFAS Communications. Our podcasts share knowledge: Three common snakes in residential areas Shannon Carnevale and Lara Milligan host "Naturally Florida," a podcast about Florida’s natural areas and the wild things that live here. The latest episode tackles some visitors that are no cause for alarm. Listen on most podcast platforms. Contact > Video stories: Orchid care Wendy Wilber, UF/IFAS Extension Florida Master Gardener Volunteer Program statewide coordinator, offers a step-by-step guide to repotting an orchid. Contact > Visual learning: How to attract fireflies for homeowners infographic Fireflies may not appear around too much artificial lighting. Learn more about these beetles (not flies!) with this visual guide. See more infographics > Contact >
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