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FUN SKY FACTS Ever wonder why the sky is blue? Or what makes the sound of thunder? Read on to discover more! CONNECTING THE DOTS An exploration into some of outer-space’s greatest treasures — Constellations. SPROUTING SMILES DIY Seed Bombs! Get ready to plant some love around your neighborhood. A fun springtime project the whole family can enjoy! MOONLIGHT CANOEING There’s beauty all around us – even in the dark. The Santa Fe Canoe Outpost in High Springs hosts this unique adventure once a month during a full moon. A WORLD BELOW US Exploring our Oceanic Final Frontier. Read about the aliens of the deep and the explorers that have ventured into the abyss.
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EDUCATION MATTERS by Christina Miller
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NAKED SALSA by Crystal Henry
142 DIFFERENT NOTE by Albert Isaac
132 HEALTHY EDGE by Kendra Siler-Marsiglio
REVIEWS 98 READING CORNER by Terri Schlichenmeyer
FLORIDA’S SPACE LEGACY Since the dawn of the Space Age in 1957, we’ve been sending ships into space. Read preserving historic space exploration sites before they vanish and some history about the space program.
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THE GOOD, THE BAT AND THE BUGLY How to ensure you’re promoting an environment for both the bests and the pests. It can be surprising to learn the benefits these “pests” actually provide.
100 Charity Winners 102 Taste of the Town 110 Community Calendar
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TO SEE A SAWFISH Learn about an endangered species that can be found in our Florida waters. Scientists estimate a recovery rate of 100 years for this animal.
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MEEKO FARMS Two friends take on organic, small-scale biointensive farming. Ideally, the partners wish to grow as much produce on the smallest amount of farmland possible.
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NATIONAL PARKS OF SOUTH FLORIDA One writer’s experiences visiting the Everglades, Big Cypress and Biscayne National Parks - the original home of “The Swamp.”
by Brian “Krash” Kruger
INFORMATION
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CLEAN CREEK REVIVAL It’s time for spring cleaning – literally. Lean how local organizations work to keep the rivers and springs in Alachua County beautiful.
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