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
Cucumbers are a favorite fruit of many home gardeners. Learn how to start your own cucumbers In the Backyard Garden with UF IFAS Extension Escambia County. Starting your cucumbers In the Backyard Garden with Escambia Extension. Posted by… 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
Bet you have never heard of these? Chicken Turtles? But they exist! And the reason you probably have not heard of them is because, unlike so many other turtles, they do not spend a lot of time in… Read More
Due to the COVID-19 virus, and SO many programs and projects on hold, we have changed the format for Sea Grant Notes to address what is going on. All UF IFAS extension programs, meetings, site visits, and volunteer… Read More
