ECORE System | College of Arts and Sciences | University of South Florida

Plant Festivals Fall: November 9-10, 2024
Botanical Gardens Re-opening November 5th, 2024
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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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Apply to Be a Cashier!

cashier hiring spring 2025

The Botanical Gardens is looking for a new cashier! This position answers basic guest questions and offers the opportunity to expand their horticultural knowledge. This position requires availability on weekends and preferably over holiday breaks.

Wetland Ecohydrology

Photo from the research (Figure 2.11)

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

Spring Festival

Photo by Victoria Haughton

Join us at USF's Botanical Gardens Spring Festival, April 12th-13th! Explore unique plants, enjoy local vendors, support the Gardens, and celebrate spring with us!