Over the last four weeks we have explored several different backyard habitats that wildlife could use. We have looked at leaf litter/mulch (Lesson 2), Logs (Lesson 3), and rocks (Lesson 4). All of these are on the ground… Read More
One of the lesser-known assets of the Escambia County School District is the Roy Hyatt Environmental Center (RHEC). Begun in 1968, the center moved to its present site on Tobias Road in 1980, on land acquired from the… Read More
Program Overview Let’s Walk Florida is a 10-week physical activity education program designed to promote physical wellness among Floridians. Participants may choose from two tracks, according to their goals and exercise background – health or fitness. Participants will… Read More
The first time I saw a white squirrel, I thought I had imagined it. Once I realized what I was seeing, it felt like it might bring good luck—similar to finding a four-leaf clover or seeing a shooting… Read More
Last week in Lesson 4 we began looking at how the dissolving behavior of the polar molecule we call water causes what we call salinity – or the “saltiness” of the sea – (see Lesson 4 for a… Read More
One of the hidden treasures of the Gulf Coast is the Weeks Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve (NERR). Fed by the Fish and Magnolia Rivers, Weeks Bay is an inlet on the southeastern side of Mobile Bay, in… Read More
The subject for today’s wildlife lesson is one that, actually, hope you do not find – but you might. The reason for selecting this one today is because I have been getting a lot of emails about them… Read More
Many local residents are safely utilizing the walking track at the Escambia County Extension office located at 3740 Stefani Road, Cantonment. A portion of the track runs directly in front of the Demonstration Gardens, which are developed and… Read More
This week commemorates the 50th anniversary of the very first Earth Day, a public celebration of the planet’s value with an emphasis on environmental stewardship. Devastating air and water quality problems throughout the United States stirred the creators… Read More
As we enter our fifth week of Youth Science Lessons, we begin, as always, with a lesson on invasive species. Today’s lesson is about an invasive plant you may or may not have in your yard. If you… Read More
