PRCA News

The City of Gainesville 352walls Community Artist Program hosts an afternoon of art and artists Sunday beginning with the dedication of a mural honoring the late Dr. Patricia Hilliard-Nunn, followed by a self-guided tour of Gainesville’s new Social Justice Mural Project. Dedication Patricia Hilliard-Nunn Mural: 2 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 28 Martin Luther King, Jr. Multipurpose Center Dr. Hilliard-Nunn was African American Studies scholar and historian, independent media producer, artist, dancer and tireless advocate for social justice. She was a beloved family friend and mentor of the mural’s artist, Yvonne Ferguson. Social Justice Mural Tour: 2-5 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 28 at Five City parks and recreation centers throughout the community

This year’s Great Invader Raider Rally (GIRR) will look a little bit different than normal years. Instead of gathering in groups at local nature parks, we are going to focus more on removing non-native invasive plants where you are. Removing harmful invasive plants from your home or neighborhood can help reduce the amount of plants that jump from the community into our nature parks. Be a part of this annual tradition and restore our natural areas! You Can Do It! This year’s rally will take place over 4 days from February 19-22. You can determine when, where, and for how long you volunteer! All registered participants will receive a free custom GIRR face mask! To register, please visit https://forms.gle/BMSHRPrazQZuKfyM7.

Please note: as part of the City of Gainesville Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs Department Nature Operation Division’s routine practices after a prescribed burn, Morningside Nature Center, 3540 East University Avenue, will remain closed for today, Friday, Feb. 5. The park and the Living History Farm will be open tomorrow.