Don't miss nature's light show during Firefly Viewing Nights this week at the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum—July 11 through 14. Minnesota Landscape Arboretum

Happy anniversary... to us! 60 years ago today Lyndon Baines Johnson signed the Water Resources Research Act of 1964 which created the “Water Resources Research and Technology Institute(s)" at each of our land grant universities. water.usgs.gov/wrri/ USGS

Professor Robert Blanchette and his team at the U of M are fighting the #EmeraldAshBorer with innovative biological methods. By using fungi to infect the pest, they aim to protect Minnesota’s ash trees and support the environment. 🪲: z.umn.edu/9o4l

During a 40-year career, Reynault Miller has shaped Minnesota’s artisanal cheese industry. He retires this month from his role as coordinator in the Joseph J. Warthesen Processing Center at University of Minnesota. cfans.umn.edu/news/reynault-…

So excited that Dr. Danielle Ignace (Dr. Danielle Ignace) will join the faculty this fall. #CFANSproud UMN Forest Resources

The Plant Breeding Center Director, Rex Bernardo, was awarded the 2024 National Association for Plant Breeding (NAPB) Lifetime Achievement Award at a ceremony at NAPB's annual conference July 24 in St. Louis, Missouri. Congratulations, Rex! 🎉

🐟Protecting Minnesota's waters means preserving the biodiversity we all cherish. 💧Take this survey to help MAISRC address the most pressing issues concerning aquatic invasive species and develop solutions to keep our waters clean and healthy. z.umn.edu/Msurvey

Are you wanting a green career and not sure where to begin? Whether you prefer working outdoors, in a lab, or in an office; we’ve got you covered. Explore ten unique careers that you can put your CFANS degree towards! cfans.umn.edu/news/green-car…

All hail the Honeycrisp! As apple season approaches, a new CFANS Insights survey reveals the majority of Minnesotans claim the University of Minnesota-born Honeycrisp as their favorite apple. Read more: cfans.umn.edu/news/hail-hone…

⛳ Take a swing for a students! All golfers are invited to join the 21st annual @CFANSalumni Golf Scramble for Scholarships. Over the years, we have raised more than $300,000 for new student scholarships. Learn more and register your team today: cfans.umn.edu/alumni/golf-sc…

💧 What's on tap for CFANS at the @MNStateFair? We have fun, hands-on pop up learning every day of the Fair! Take a look at the full schedule, and plan your visit: cfans.umn.edu/events/2024-st…

The Minnesota State Fair is underway! Visit the CFANS exhibit in the Agriculture Horticulture Building (right next to the giant pumpkins) to get hooked on gar. Discover why Dr. Solomon David studies these native Minnesota fish, and leave with a fresh appreciation for these living

FINtastic CFANS display featuring a Longnose Gar and GarLab research at the Minnesota State Fair! Had to check it out for myself at the end of Day 1!

GopherCorn U-Pick events are in full swing! Take a look at some event goers enjoying harvesting and even eating the crop! 🌽There are still two more dates: Tuesday August 27th and Wednesday August 28th, both from 9-10 am CDT. Use the Event Brite link to sign-up! 🎟️

💦Water water everywhere! 🎪Stop by the Agriculture Horticulture Building, 3-6 pm, to play the Watershed Game at the Minnesota State Fair! 🚣‍♀️Learn what you can do to improve the lakes and rivers downstream of where you live, and have a chance to win a prize.

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