McCarty Woods: Fifty Events of Restoration and Renewal

On a crisp Saturday morning, 250 people congregate in the midst of McCarty Woods, a 2.9-acre Conservation Area that serves as a haven for wildlife, a place of recreation, and a living classroom. Here, teams of students, faculty, staff, and community members work side by side to restore and protect one of the University of Florida’s most treasured green spaces. 

As McCarty Woods approaches the fifth anniversary of its Restoration Project, an initiative launched to safeguard the woods from campus construction, stakeholders reflect on the profound benefits of keeping this natural refuge at the heart of the University of Florida (UF). 

To read the full story, go to: https://www.floridamuseum.ufl.edu/earth-systems/blog/mccarty-woods-fifty-events-of-restoration-and-renewal/.