Donna Green-Townsend
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Aired on WUFT on December 23rd, 2011 A variety of Florida singer-songwriters have contributed their original songs about Florida rivers and waterways to a unique educational endeavor. The coordinator of this special CD project, Karen Ahlers, says through music listeners can learn about the history, culture, commerce, beauty and fragility of Florida’s water. The sponsor … Continue reading River CD aims to educate public about history and plight of Florida waterways
Aired on WUFT on December 22nd, 2011 Gusty winds are pushing the growing wildfire in Southeast Alachua County a little closer to Cross Creek. Forestry officials say a variety of agencies are fighting the fire from the air and on the ground. The wildfire has grown to about 1,300 acres as of Thursday afternoon. Heavy … Continue reading Burnt Island Wildfire continues to spread causing smokey conditions in Southeast Alachua County (12/22/2011)
Aired on WUFT on December 21st, 2011 Thoroughbreds, quarter horses and a variety of other breeds will be parading around downtown Ocala this evening as part of the “Horses, History and Heroes” event in downtown Ocala. The Save the Marion Theatre Group is partnering with the Florida Agriculture Center and Horse Park to sponsor this 5 to 7 … Continue reading Ocala horses, history and heroes event encourages Marion County residents to visit downtown
Aired on WUFT on September 27th, 2011 Award-winning Gainesville journalist Cynthia Barnett is calling for a national water ethic. Barnett, a senior writer for Florida Trend Magazine kicks off a national tour for her new book called “Blue Revolution: Unmaking America’s Water Crisis” this Sunday, October 2nd at 2:15 at the Matheson Museum in Gainesville. Proceeds from … Continue reading Award-winning Florida author pushes for a blue revolution
Aired on WUFT on September 9th, 2011 A multi-city literacy event kicks off tomorrow across the country. It’s called “Read to Lead.” Florida’s 89.1, WUFT-FM’s Donna Green-Townsend talked to a Gainesville publisher, Shelley Frazier Mickle who will have special authors on hand to promote literacy awareness. Longer version of interview:
Aired on WUFT on August 31st, 2011 Gainesville has been involved in cultural exchange programs with several cities around the world through the years. Now, Oak Hall teachers and students will be participating in an additional exchange with two new sister cities in Israel and Palestine. Florida’s 89.1, WUFT-FM’s Donna Green-Townsend spoke with Sister City Program of Gainesville … Continue reading Three cities one world concert and art auction to benefit sister cities program
Aired on WUFT on August 30th, 2011 Hurricane recovery efforts are underway from the Carolinas all the way up the Northeast Coast. Not only are Red Cross and Salvation Army volunteers giving their time to assist victims of Hurricane Irene, but 82-thousand disaster relief volunteers from the Florida Baptist Convention have headed to storm-stricken areas. They’re … Continue reading Florida Baptist Convention sends thousands of relief workers to help victims of Hurricane Irene
Aired on WUFT on August 10th, 2011 Firefighters in Lake Mary, Florida answered a doorbell today and were met with a woman carrying a baby who wanted to leave it with them under the state’s safe-haven program. The baby was taken to a hospital for evaluation. The safe-haven program allows parents to bring babies up … Continue reading Lake Mary baby turned over to Safe Haven program
Aired on WUFT on August 9th, 2011 More than 1.3 million alligators live in Florida. Next Monday the official state alligator hunting season begins at 5 p.m. Nearly 7,000 permits have gone out to people who want to try their luck at hunting the reptile. Donna Green-Townsend talked with the Coordinator for the Alligator Management Program for … Continue reading Fish and wildlife officials expand hours for alligator hunt
Aired on WUFT on July 19th, 2011 “Urban Agriculture” is fast catching on across the country. Many people who live in urban settings want to grow their own food or raise their own chickens, but sometimes county ordinances don’t allow such activity. Florida’s 89.1, WUFT-FM’s Donna Green-Townsend talked with Gary Hankins, one of the organizers … Continue reading ‘Grow Gainesville’ plans free forum on urban agriculture