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X-WR-CALNAME:CalDiscovery - gainesville-fl BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Science on Tap: Keeping it (Swamp) Eel DTSTART:20260908T223000Z DTEND:20260909T000000Z DTSTAMP:20260811T013524Z UID:10002019-1788892200-1788897600@www.floridamuseum.ufl.edu CATEGORIES:drink,education DESCRIPTION:Learn about strange and slippery swamp eels at our September S cience on Tap featuring Florida Museum of Natural History Ichthyology Coll ection Manager Rob Robins! \nWhat exactly are swamp eels? While not true e els\, swamp eels are eel-like freshwater fishes with remarkable biological adaptations that have helped them spread from their native range to water ways around the world. \nJoin the Florida Museum’s UF Thompson Earth Sys tems Institute at Cypress & Grove Brewing Co. for this free event and lear n how swamp eels arrived in Florida’s waters\, what makes them so succes sful\, and what scientists are learning about their role in Florida’s fr eshwater ecosystems. \nRob Robins is the collection manager of the Ichthyo logy (study of fish) collection at the Florida Museum\, which is home to a lmost 3 million fish specimens. He is coauthor of “Fishes in the Fresh W aters of Florida” and studies nonindigenous fishes in Florida. His favor ite fish is not a fish at all—his true love is snakes! \nSchedule\n\n6:3 0 p.m. – Grab a bite\, brew and mingle with tablers. Museum members rece ive a ticket for a free drink of their choice. \n7-8 p.m. – Science on Tap program\n\nThe event activities and discussion are FREE. Food and beve rages will be available for purchase.  \nTabling Organizations\n\nU.S. Ge ological Survey\nFlorida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission\n\nNot a member yet?\n\n Become a Member LAST-MODIFIED:20260811T013524Z LOCATION:Cypress & Grove Brewing Co.\, 1001 NW Fourth Street\, Gainesville \, FL\, 32601\, United States URL:https://www.floridamuseum.ufl.edu/event/sot-keeping-it-swamp-eel-9-8-2 6/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Florida Museum X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.floridamuseum.ufl.edu/visit/expansion END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Pop-up Gift Shop: Gator Market DTSTART:20260916T140000Z DTEND:20260916T190000Z DTSTAMP:20260811T013524Z UID:10002021-1789552800-1789570800@www.floridamuseum.ufl.edu CATEGORIES:arts,market DESCRIPTION:Miss our Collectors Shop? We’re setting up a special Pop-Up Gift Shop as part of the Gator Market at the Reitz Union North Lawn with a selection of Museum favorites. Grab a t-shirt\, jewelry\, accessories and more while supporting your natural history museum! \nJoin us at the Septe mber Gator Market! We’ll be hanging out in the Florida Museum pop-up ten t so you can browse our fun science and nature goodies for your friend obs essed with butterflies and the great outdoors. You never know what you’l l find that you can’t live without! \nMetered parking is available at th e Reitz Union parking garage. Check out UF’s parking map for more inform ation. \n \nPop-up Museums\nWe’re heading out into the community to bring the Florida Museu m to favorite spots around town while our public exhibits building is clos ed for the big expansion project. You never know where the next Pop-up Mus eum or Pop-Up Gift Shop will surprise you. LAST-MODIFIED:20260811T013524Z LOCATION:Reitz Union North Lawn URL:https://www.floridamuseum.ufl.edu/event/pop-up-gift-shop-gator-market- 09-2026/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Florida Museum X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.floridamuseum.ufl.edu/visit/expansion END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Tot Trot: Trees DTSTART:20261020T130000Z DTEND:20261020T144500Z DTSTAMP:20260902T180732Z UID:10002025-1792486800-1792493100@www.floridamuseum.ufl.edu CATEGORIES:education,family DESCRIPTION:Get your toddler excited about science and natural history! Jo in Florida Museum nature ambassadors for an exciting and interactive natur e walk. \nWhile our exhibits building is closed\, we will still be explori ng the natural world at the University of Florida Natural Area Teaching La b and sharing Museum treasures. \nThis program promotes child-focused sens ory experiences\, investigation and exploration with a focus on science. E ach Tuesday we talk about a different topic. Instead of meeting at the Mus eum\, we will meet at the UF NATL Natural Park Entrance. \nView all upcomi ng topics \nToday’s topic\nTrees \nWhat to expect\nAge: Recommended for children ages 2-5 years old (child must be accompanied by an adult chapero ne) \nTour: Nature Walk in UF’s Natural Area Teaching Laboratory \nLoca tion: Please arrive at 9 a.m. to check in. Meet at the UF NATL Natural Pa rk Entrance located on the corner of Natural Area drive. Download our map for sign in location and construction zones. \nFull info including fees\, times\, tips and weather warnings: \n\n More Tot Trots info LAST-MODIFIED:20260902T180732Z LOCATION:Natural Area Park\, Gainesville\, FL\, 32611\, United States URL:https://www.floridamuseum.ufl.edu/event/tot-trot-trees-oct-20-26/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Florida Museum X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.floridamuseum.ufl.edu/visit/expansion END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Pop-up Gift Shop: Gator Market DTSTART:20261021T140000Z DTEND:20261021T190000Z DTSTAMP:20260811T013524Z UID:10002022-1792576800-1792594800@www.floridamuseum.ufl.edu CATEGORIES:market,outdoors DESCRIPTION:Miss our Collectors Shop? We’re setting up a special Pop-Up Gift Shop as part of the Gator Market at the Reitz Union North Lawn with a selection of Museum favorites. Grab a t-shirt\, jewelry\, accessories and more while supporting your natural history museum! \nJoin us at the Octob er Gator Market! We’ll be hanging out in the Florida Museum pop-up tent so you can browse our fun science and nature goodies for your friend obses sed with butterflies and the great outdoors. You never know what you’ll find that you can’t live without! \nMetered parking is available at the Reitz Union parking garage. Check out UF’s parking map for more informat ion. \n \nPop-up Mu seums\nWe’re heading out into the community to bring the Florida Museum to favorite spots around town while our public exhibits building is closed for the big expansion project. You never know where the next Pop-up Museu m or Pop-Up Gift Shop will surprise you. LAST-MODIFIED:20260811T013524Z LOCATION:Reitz Union North Lawn URL:https://www.floridamuseum.ufl.edu/event/pop-up-gift-shop-gator-market- 10-2026/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Florida Museum X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.floridamuseum.ufl.edu/visit/expansion END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Tot Trot: Bones\, FREE DAY! DTSTART:20261027T130000Z DTEND:20261027T144500Z DTSTAMP:20260902T180732Z UID:10002026-1793091600-1793097900@www.floridamuseum.ufl.edu CATEGORIES:education,family DESCRIPTION:Get your toddler excited about science and natural history! Jo in Florida Museum nature ambassadors for an exciting and interactive natur e walk. \nWhile our exhibits building is closed\, we will still be explori ng the natural world at the University of Florida Natural Area Teaching La b and sharing Museum treasures. \nThis program promotes child-focused sens ory experiences\, investigation and exploration with a focus on science. E ach Tuesday we talk about a different topic. Instead of meeting at the Mus eum\, we will meet at the UF NATL Natural Park Entrance. \nView all upcomi ng topics \nToday’s topic\nBones \nFree day!\nIn order to make Tot Trots more accessible to our community\, the program on this date is FREE! \nWh at to expect\nAge: Recommended for children ages 2-5 years old (child must be accompanied by an adult chaperone) \nTour: Nature Walk in UF’s Natu ral Area Teaching Laboratory \nLocation: Please arrive at 9 a.m. to check in. Meet at the UF NATL Natural Park Entrance located on the corner of Na tural Area drive. Download our map for sign in location and construction z ones. \nFull info including fees\, times\, tips and weather warnings: \n\n More Tot Trots info LAST-MODIFIED:20260902T180732Z LOCATION:Natural Area Park\, Gainesville\, FL\, 32611\, United States URL:https://www.floridamuseum.ufl.edu/event/tot-trot-bones-oct-27-26/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Florida Museum X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.floridamuseum.ufl.edu/visit/expansion END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Tot Trot: Wind DTSTART:20261103T140000Z DTEND:20261103T154500Z DTSTAMP:20260902T180732Z UID:10002027-1793696400-1793702700@www.floridamuseum.ufl.edu CATEGORIES:education,family DESCRIPTION:Get your toddler excited about science and natural history! Jo in Florida Museum nature ambassadors for an exciting and interactive natur e walk. \nWhile our exhibits building is closed\, we will still be explori ng the natural world at the University of Florida Natural Area Teaching La b and sharing Museum treasures. \nThis program promotes child-focused sens ory experiences\, investigation and exploration with a focus on science. E ach Tuesday we talk about a different topic. Instead of meeting at the Mus eum\, we will meet at the UF NATL Natural Park Entrance. \nView all upcomi ng topics \nToday’s topic\nWind \nWhat to expect\nAge: Recommended for c hildren ages 2-5 years old (child must be accompanied by an adult chaperon e) \nTour: Nature Walk in UF’s Natural Area Teaching Laboratory \nLocat ion: Please arrive at 9 a.m. to check in. Meet at the UF NATL Natural Par k Entrance located on the corner of Natural Area drive. Download our map f or sign in location and construction zones. \nFull info including fees\, t imes\, tips and weather warnings: \n\n More Tot Trots info LAST-MODIFIED:20260902T180732Z LOCATION:Natural Area Park\, Gainesville\, FL\, 32611\, United States URL:https://www.floridamuseum.ufl.edu/event/tot-trot-wind-nov-03-26/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Florida Museum X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.floridamuseum.ufl.edu/visit/expansion END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Tot Trot: Camping DTSTART:20261110T140000Z DTEND:20261110T154500Z DTSTAMP:20260902T180732Z UID:10002028-1794301200-1794307500@www.floridamuseum.ufl.edu CATEGORIES:outdoors DESCRIPTION:Get your toddler excited about science and natural history! Jo in Florida Museum nature ambassadors for an exciting and interactive natur e walk. \nWhile our exhibits building is closed\, we will still be explori ng the natural world at the University of Florida Natural Area Teaching La b and sharing Museum treasures. \nThis program promotes child-focused sens ory experiences\, investigation and exploration with a focus on science. E ach Tuesday we talk about a different topic. Instead of meeting at the Mus eum\, we will meet at the UF NATL Natural Park Entrance. \nView all upcomi ng topics \nToday’s topic\nCamping \nWhat to expect\nAge: Recommended fo r children ages 2-5 years old (child must be accompanied by an adult chape rone) \nTour: Nature Walk in UF’s Natural Area Teaching Laboratory \nLo cation: Please arrive at 9 a.m. to check in. Meet at the UF NATL Natural Park Entrance located on the corner of Natural Area drive. Download our ma p for sign in location and construction zones. \nFull info including fees\ , times\, tips and weather warnings: \n\n More Tot Trots info LAST-MODIFIED:20260902T180732Z LOCATION:Natural Area Park\, Gainesville\, FL\, 32611\, United States URL:https://www.floridamuseum.ufl.edu/event/tot-trot-camping-nov-10-26/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Florida Museum X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.floridamuseum.ufl.edu/visit/expansion END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Tot Trot: Dirt\, FREE DAY! DTSTART:20261117T140000Z DTEND:20261117T154500Z DTSTAMP:20260902T180732Z UID:10002029-1794906000-1794912300@www.floridamuseum.ufl.edu CATEGORIES:education,family DESCRIPTION:Get your toddler excited about science and natural history! Jo in Florida Museum nature ambassadors for an exciting and interactive natur e walk. \nWhile our exhibits building is closed\, we will still be explori ng the natural world at the University of Florida Natural Area Teaching La b and sharing Museum treasures. \nThis program promotes child-focused sens ory experiences\, investigation and exploration with a focus on science. E ach Tuesday we talk about a different topic. Instead of meeting at the Mus eum\, we will meet at the UF NATL Natural Park Entrance. \nView all upcomi ng topics \nToday’s topic\nDirt \nFree day!\nIn order to make Tot Trots more accessible to our community\, the program on this date is FREE! \nWha t to expect\nAge: Recommended for children ages 2-5 years old (child must be accompanied by an adult chaperone) \nTour: Nature Walk in UF’s Natur al Area Teaching Laboratory \nLocation: Please arrive at 9 a.m. to check in. Meet at the UF NATL Natural Park Entrance located on the corner of Nat ural Area drive. Download our map for sign in location and construction zo nes. \nFull info including fees\, times\, tips and weather warnings: \n\n More Tot Trots info LAST-MODIFIED:20260902T180732Z LOCATION:Natural Area Park\, Gainesville\, FL\, 32611\, United States URL:https://www.floridamuseum.ufl.edu/event/tot-trot-dirt-nov-17-26/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Florida Museum X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.floridamuseum.ufl.edu/visit/expansion END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Pop-up Gift Shop: Gator Market DTSTART:20261118T150000Z DTEND:20261118T200000Z DTSTAMP:20260811T013524Z UID:10002023-1794996000-1795014000@www.floridamuseum.ufl.edu CATEGORIES:arts,market DESCRIPTION:Miss our Collectors Shop? We’re setting up a special Pop-Up Gift Shop as part of the Gator Market at the Reitz Union North Lawn with a selection of Museum favorites. Grab a t-shirt\, jewelry\, accessories and more while supporting your natural history museum! \nJoin us at the Novem ber Gator Market! We’ll be hanging out in the Florida Museum pop-up tent so you can browse our fun science and nature goodies for your friend obse ssed with butterflies and the great outdoors. You never know what you’ll find that you can’t live without! \nMetered parking is available at the Reitz Union parking garage. Check out UF’s parking map for more informa tion. \n \nPop-up M useums\nWe’re heading out into the community to bring the Florida Museum to favorite spots around town while our public exhibits building is close d for the big expansion project. You never know where the next Pop-up Muse um or Pop-Up Gift Shop will surprise you. LAST-MODIFIED:20260811T013524Z LOCATION:Reitz Union North Lawn URL:https://www.floridamuseum.ufl.edu/event/pop-up-gift-shop-gator-market- 11-2026/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Florida Museum X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.floridamuseum.ufl.edu/visit/expansion END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Tot Trot: Paleontology DTSTART:20261201T140000Z DTEND:20261201T154500Z DTSTAMP:20260902T180732Z UID:10002030-1796115600-1796121900@www.floridamuseum.ufl.edu CATEGORIES:education,family DESCRIPTION:Get your toddler excited about science and natural history! Jo in Florida Museum nature ambassadors for an exciting and interactive natur e walk. \nWhile our exhibits building is closed\, we will still be explori ng the natural world at the University of Florida Natural Area Teaching La b and sharing Museum treasures. \nThis program promotes child-focused sens ory experiences\, investigation and exploration with a focus on science. E ach Tuesday we talk about a different topic. Instead of meeting at the Mus eum\, we will meet at the UF NATL Natural Park Entrance. \nView all upcomi ng topics \nToday’s topic\nPaleontology \nWhat to expect\nAge: Recommend ed for children ages 2-5 years old (child must be accompanied by an adult chaperone) \nTour: Nature Walk in UF’s Natural Area Teaching Laboratory \nLocation: Please arrive at 9 a.m. to check in. Meet at the UF NATL Nat ural Park Entrance located on the corner of Natural Area drive. Download o ur map for sign in location and construction zones. \nFull info including fees\, times\, tips and weather warnings: \n\n More Tot Trots info LAST-MODIFIED:20260902T180732Z LOCATION:Natural Area Park\, Gainesville\, FL\, 32611\, United States URL:https://www.floridamuseum.ufl.edu/event/tot-trot-paleontology-dec-01-2 6/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Florida Museum X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.floridamuseum.ufl.edu/visit/expansion END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Tot Trot: Geology DTSTART:20261208T140000Z DTEND:20261208T154500Z DTSTAMP:20260902T180732Z UID:10002031-1796720400-1796726700@www.floridamuseum.ufl.edu CATEGORIES:education,family DESCRIPTION:Get your toddler excited about science and natural history! Jo in Florida Museum nature ambassadors for an exciting and interactive natur e walk. \nWhile our exhibits building is closed\, we will still be explori ng the natural world at the University of Florida Natural Area Teaching La b and sharing Museum treasures. \nThis program promotes child-focused sens ory experiences\, investigation and exploration with a focus on science. E ach Tuesday we talk about a different topic. Instead of meeting at the Mus eum\, we will meet at the UF NATL Natural Park Entrance. \nView all upcomi ng topics \nToday’s topic\nGeology \nWhat to expect\nAge: Recommended fo r children ages 2-5 years old (child must be accompanied by an adult chape rone) \nTour: Nature Walk in UF’s Natural Area Teaching Laboratory \nLo cation: Please arrive at 9 a.m. to check in. Meet at the UF NATL Natural Park Entrance located on the corner of Natural Area drive. Download our ma p for sign in location and construction zones. \nFull info including fees\ , times\, tips and weather warnings: \n\n More Tot Trots info LAST-MODIFIED:20260902T180732Z LOCATION:Natural Area Park\, Gainesville\, FL\, 32611\, United States URL:https://www.floridamuseum.ufl.edu/event/tot-trot-geology-dec-08-26/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Florida Museum X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.floridamuseum.ufl.edu/visit/expansion END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Tot Trot: Birds\, FREE DAY! DTSTART:20261215T140000Z DTEND:20261215T154500Z DTSTAMP:20260902T180732Z UID:10002032-1797325200-1797331500@www.floridamuseum.ufl.edu CATEGORIES:education,family DESCRIPTION:Get your toddler excited about science and natural history! Jo in Florida Museum nature ambassadors for an exciting and interactive natur e walk. \nWhile our exhibits building is closed\, we will still be explori ng the natural world at the University of Florida Natural Area Teaching La b and sharing Museum treasures. \nThis program promotes child-focused sens ory experiences\, investigation and exploration with a focus on science. E ach Tuesday we talk about a different topic. Instead of meeting at the Mus eum\, we will meet at the UF NATL Natural Park Entrance. \nView all upcomi ng topics \nToday’s topic\nBirds \nFree day!\nIn order to make Tot Trots more accessible to our community\, the program on this date is FREE! \nWh at to expect\nAge: Recommended for children ages 2-5 years old (child must be accompanied by an adult chaperone) \nTour: Nature Walk in UF’s Natu ral Area Teaching Laboratory \nLocation: Please arrive at 9 a.m. to check in. Meet at the UF NATL Natural Park Entrance located on the corner of Na tural Area drive. Download our map for sign in location and construction z ones. \nFull info including fees\, times\, tips and weather warnings: \n\n More Tot Trots info LAST-MODIFIED:20260902T180732Z LOCATION:Natural Area Park\, Gainesville\, FL\, 32611\, United States URL:https://www.floridamuseum.ufl.edu/event/tot-trot-birds-dec-15-26/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Florida Museum X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.floridamuseum.ufl.edu/visit/expansion END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR