If you like summer fireworks events, there is a great show ongoing during our warm summer months that you shouldn’t miss. Find an unlit dock along our coastal environs and take the time to pause, get down on… Read More
Ask Master Gardener Volunteer Dan Dobbins Water Resources Florida’s water resources are being challenged by the rapid increase of new residents who employ traditional land use practices. The urban standard of a manicured lawn, so popular with homeowner… Read More
Free Presentation on The Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (IFAS) is an Equal Opportunity Institution authorized to provide research, educational information, and other services only to individuals and institutions that function with non-discrimination with respect to… Read More
Franklin County’s amazing diversity of wildlife and other natural resources conveniently sets the stage for an enjoyable outing for even the most casual of outdoor enthusiasts. However, for those nature explorers who are willing to adjust their focus… Read More
The UF/IFAS Northwest Extension District Panhandle Outdoors LIVE team invites you to travel to three local springs: Vortex, Ponce de Leon, and Morrison Springs on August 21, 2019. The goal of the day is to learn about spring… Read More
Dime store kites were never very expensive, but it still seemed like a luxury when I was growing up and it was a rare thing for us kids to see a store-bought kite flying over our neighborhood. An… Read More
Most residents of our area have never encountered this beautiful aquatic reptile the Diamondback Coastal Terrapin. Population numbers are small, and they live in a very narrow band of habitat where our coastal salt marshes and sea grass… Read More
Summertime at the beach is a family tradition for Franklin County residents and many visitors from inland regions far and wide. As the Gulf waters warm and more people take a dip you will begin to hear more… Read More
The bite from the stingray was gentle by most standards, barely noticeable. There were a few tell-tale bumps before the line started moving slowly to the left. The rod tip came up in anticipation and the fish sensed… Read More
Spring has sprung in Wakulla County, and the fact is reflected in the activity of the local flora and fauna. As expected, plants are sprouting leaves and blooming, and insect activity is accelerating. Curiously, other cryptic manifestations indicate… Read More
