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Herbal Tea at 3

Kaitlyn Bowers, Video Director Jan 18, 2020

It’s tea time at the Ogier Gardens, and they are brewing up all kinds of tea. Madison O’Toole, a staff member at the gardens, conducts the Herbal Tea at 3, which is a free monthly workshop that helps...

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Lend-A-Wing provides food for student free and anonymously. Photo by Spinnaker Media

UNF amenities incoming freshman should know about

Emma Sheridan and Grace Stoler Jul 18, 2019

Ogier garden The Ogier Garden is tucked away far beyond where many students will venture. It has hammocks, a beautiful view of a large lake and many vegetables ripe for plucking. Students are able to...

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The Ogier Gardens had minor damage during the hurricane. Valeree Del Guidice

Herbal Tea@Ten

Heydi Ortiz, News Editor Jun 3, 2019

[embedyt] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EaQr9pNSZ9c[/embedyt] On Friday morning, the workshop sponsored by the Department of Recreation and Wellness began with a tour of the Ogier Gardens which consisted...

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UNF’s Ogier Gardens serves up the tea

Heydi Ortiz, News Editor May 28, 2019

The UNF Ogier Gardens is serving up an event called Herbal Tea @Ten. The event is meant to educate workshop attendees about how to dry, make and brew their own fresh herbal teas. The guided tour and...

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Photo by Michael Herrera

Summer begins at the Ogier Gardens

Lianna Norman, Editor-in-Chief May 8, 2019

The Ogier Gardens provide activities frequently that have to do with sustainable gardening habits. Often, these events pop up weekly. They include potlucks, tea time, organic gardening classes and composting...

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UNF’s Ogier Gardens holds inaugural “Taste of Ogier Gardens” fundraiser

Alex Toth, Features Editor Apr 3, 2019

The Ogier Gardens will offer the local Jacksonville community the opportunity to learn about the value of growing and preparing their own food as part of their "Taste of Ogier Gardens" fundraiser on Thursday....

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Eating with the Ogier Gardens

Eating with the Ogier Gardens

Kristina Smith Mar 31, 2019

Students interested in free food and a colorful potluck should watch the calendar. Once a month the Ogier Gardens hosts a potluck where workers try their hand (including any green thumbs) at cooking. At...

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Photo by Michael Herrera

Ogier Gardens to be hosting campus events on butterflies and tea

Simone Chen Jul 25, 2018

If you're looking for some outdoor events to help keep you fresh for your upcoming summer exams, look no further. On Wednesday, July 25, UNF’s Ogier Gardens is hosting an event called Butterflies...

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Courtesy of Student Government

Senate meeting: The official vote on legislation regarding the old skate park

Alan Vargas Jun 22, 2018

*Correction 6/25 9:45 a.m A previous version of this article stated the skate paved was paved over for a cost of $250,000. However, the $250,000 that Student Government paid was for the original skate...

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A look into infusing water with the Wellness Dietitians

A look into infusing water with the Wellness Dietitians

Sam Chaney Mar 28, 2018

We all have #ClearSkinGoals, but let’s be honest... when it comes to hydration, plain water is boring, green tea is mostly an acquired taste, and sometimes sugar-abundant coffee in the morning is just...

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Photo by Michael Herrera

Ogier Gardens produce now available at Outtakes

John Biasotti Feb 1, 2018

Healthy Grab and Go produce and salad options produced by the Ogier Gardens will now be available for students at the Outtakes in the Student Union. Kevin Anderson, the Ogier Gardens coordinator,...

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Photo by Michael Herrera

Irma vs. Ogier Gardens

Valeree Del Guidice Sep 23, 2017

  UNF's Frederick and Ophelia Tate Ogier Gardens is still flourishing despite some damage from Hurricane Irma.  While the garden fared well overall, some plants just couldn't handle the...

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