Club members educate the public through public service projects.
Since the summer of 1995 members have restored wetlands in Paynes Prairie State Preserve, planted trees in stormwater retention ponds at a Gainesville elementary school, picked up litter in the Hogtown Creek in Gainesville, and taught about wetlands through a three-day wetlands lecture series. The Club also made interpretive signs for a boardwalk in Paynes Prairie.
University
of Florida
Wetlands Club
Field Trips & Social Events:
The Wetlands Club at the University of Florida was created in 1995 by students and staff who share an understanding of wetlands and their values. The Club, an official UF student organization under the Benton Engineering Council, is open to all students and staff regardless of their majors.
Because learning about wetlands is an important part
of being a member, the Wetlands Club sponsors field trips every semester to natural areas. Recreational opportunities include canoeing, hiking, birding, swimming, and camping.
The Wetlands Club provides a clearinghouse for
members who need help on research projects. Members volunteer to assist others in the field and often provide new ideas for research efforts.
Upcoming events will be posted here regularly.
