Category: Natural Resources

Reporting Sightings of Tagged Horseshoe Crabs in Hernando: A Citizen Science Opportunity

by Brittany Hall-Scharf

April 18, 2024

Since 2018, volunteers in Hernando have been diligently tagging horseshoe crabs as part of an ongoing statewide effort to study and conserve these fascinating creatures. Horseshoe crabs are known to come ashore during the new and full moons ... READ MORE

Category: Coasts & Marine, Community Volunteers, Conservation, Natural Resources, Recreation, SFYL Hot Topic, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, Water, Wildlife

Celebrating Earth Day: Preserving Florida’s Precious Water Resources

by Yilin

April 18, 2024

As we celebrate Earth Day, it's crucial to reflect on the importance of preserving our planet's natural treasures. In Florida, one of our most precious resources is water. From crystal springs to vast wetlands, Florida's waterways are not only ... READ MORE

Category: Natural Resources, Water
Tags: Earth Day, Florida's Water, Water, Water Conservation, Water Quality Protection

Now is the Time to Search for Invasive Cogongrass

by Rick O'Connor

April 18, 2024

Cogongrass (Imperata cylindrica) is one of the most noxious weeds in the U.S. and has been a problem in the agricultural and timberland for decades. In more recent years it has been found on our barrier islands. Stands of cogongrass on the ... READ MORE

Category: Invasive Species, Natural Resources
Tags: Cogongrass, Florida Sea Grant, Invasive Species

Maximizing Watermelon Irrigation Efficiency

by Jay Capasso

April 17, 2024

By Jay Capasso and Bob Hochmuth – UF/IFAS North Florida Research and Education Center – Suwannee Valley Watermelon production relies on precise irrigation management for optimal growth. Getting the duration and frequency of irrigation ... READ MORE

Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Crops, Farm Management, Fruits & Vegetables, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, Water

Weekly “What is it?”: Wetland delineation

by carriestevenson

April 17, 2024

Wetlands are beautiful, important, and valuable components of our ecosystems. But for a long time, they were considered little more than insect-riddled cesspools, places devoid of worth. While not everyone fully appreciates wetlands’ many ... READ MORE

Category: Conservation, Natural Resources, Water, Wildlife
Tags: Habitat Conservation, Hiking, Native Plants, Trees, Weekly What Is It

Compost could be black gold if you use it correctly

by Qingchun Liu

April 17, 2024

Compost is not something new to most plant growers using substrate (growth media) that contains organic matters. However, it has become a hot topic in recent years as we face more and more economic and environmental challenges, such as the continuous ... READ MORE

Category: , Conservation, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Compost Use, Natural Resource Conservation

Success story: Hillsborough County Extension office gets makeover thanks to Tampa Bay Estuary Program mini grant

by Tia Silvasy

April 17, 2024

Landscape plants add beauty to our community, but also provide valuable ecosystem services, such as providing habitat for wildlife, preventing soil erosion and contribute to a resilient natural environment. Native plants, specifically, are ... READ MORE

Category: , Events, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Lawn, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Class, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Grant, Tampa Bay, Tsilvasy

UF/IFAS scientists host next ‘STEPS’ toward phosphorus sustainability with national think tank in South Florida

by Lourdes Mederos

April 17, 2024

Phosphorus is an essential nutrient for food security and human survival, and it is an element that cannot be replenished. That is why using phosphorus efficiently is essential and the focus of a national research effort led by leading ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Conservation, Crops, Farm Management, Natural Resources, SFYL Hot Topic, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Research
Tags: Elise Morrison, Everglades Research And Education Center, Institute Of Food And Agricultural Sciences, Jehangir Bhadha, Jonathan Judy, Juan Nino, Kelly Morgan, Matthew VanWeelden, National Science Foundation, National Science Foundation-Science And Technology Center, News, Research, Sandra Guzmán, Science And Technologies For Phosphorus Sustainability, Soil And Water Sciences, Soil Water And Ecosystem Sciences, South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD), Steps, UF-IFAS, University Of Florida

Snake Watch 1st Quarter Report; 2024

by Rick O'Connor

April 17, 2024

The Snake Watch Project is one that is helping residents in the Pensacola Bay area better understand which species of snakes are most encountered, where they are encountered, and what time of year. The project began in 2022 and over the last ... READ MORE

Category: Natural Resources, Wildlife
Tags: Florida Panhandle, Florida Sea Grant, Snakes

Congratulations Graduates of the Florida Master Naturalist Freshwater Systems Course

by Ken Gioeli

April 16, 2024

The UF/IFAS Extension St. Lucie County congratulates the newest graduates of the Florida Master Naturalist Freshwater Systems course in St Lucie County. On Friday April 12, 2024, nine students successfully completed the Florida Master Natural ... READ MORE

Category: Natural Resources, Water, Wildlife
Tags: Florida Master Naturalist, Freshwater

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