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Plant Festivals Fall: October 11-12, 2025
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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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Native Plant Open House

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Celebrate the beauty and importance of native plants at the 杏吧性世界 Botanical Gardens. This event brings together local businesses and organizations dedicated to the conservation of native plants for a day of fun for the whole family.

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

Fall Plant Festival

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