Category: Conservation

Women in Science: A conversation with the UF/IFAS scientist behind the Smartt Lab

by Lourdes Mederos

March 28, 2022

VERO BEACH, Fla. – For decades, females have been at the forefront of careers in science, technology and mathematics (STEM). They generate scientific breakthroughs and inspire innovation in a variety of careers across the globe. For ... READ MORE

Category: Conservation, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Research
Tags: Chelsea Smartt, Department Of Microbiology And Cell Science, Florida Medical Entomology Laboratory, Military Child Month, Mosquitoes, National Women's History Month, Women In Science

Floral Fables: The Water’s Edge

by Taylor Clem, PhD

March 28, 2022

Introduction Kenneth Grahame’s Wind in the Willows was one of my favorite books growing up. His story chronicled the adventures of Rat, Mole, Toad, and Badger. Grahame’s descriptions throughout the book show a romantic image of nature and ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Conservation, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Extension, Water
Tags: FFL, Floral Fables, Florida Friendly, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Gardening, Nassau County, Protect The Waterfront, Water

UF/IFAS CALS Top 10 Senior: Hannah Henry (WEC) interview

by WEC

March 25, 2022

Each spring, the UF/IFAS College of Agricultural and Life Sciences (CALS) announces the student recipients and finalists of the 2021-2022 College of Agricultural and Life Sciences awards! These awards are made annually to students in the ... READ MORE

Category: Conservation, UF/IFAS, Wildlife
Tags: Conservation, Department Of Wildlife Ecology And Conservation, UF Wildlife, UF/IFAS Wildlife Ecology And Conservation, WEC, WEC Department

This spring, take part in “Zoe’s Mission”

by Samantha Murray

March 25, 2022

Spring has arrived in Florida. Now is great time to learn about conserving native pollinators and the plants that support them. A book written by the late Rebecca Jordi has been helping Floridians of all ages do just that. “Zoe’s Mission” ... READ MORE

Category: Conservation, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Wildlife
Tags: Butterflies, Nassau County

Florida Wildflower Lawns

by Tia Silvasy

March 24, 2022

The Florida-Friendly Landscaping program is full of progressive ideas on how to manage landscapes with less water, less pesticides, and more benefits to wildlife. One of these strategies is rethinking our lawns. With the increasing government ... READ MORE

Category: , Conservation, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Home Management, Horticulture, Lawn, Natural Resources, Pests & Disease, SFYL Hot Topic, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, Wildlife
Tags: Alternative Lawn, Ecological, Environment, Fertilizer, Florida, Florida Friendly, Flower, Home Landscape, Lawn, Ocextension, Pollinator, Sustainable, Water, Wildflower

March 22 is World Water Day

by Anne Yasalonis

March 23, 2022

March 22nd is World Water Day, a day to remember the importance of water in our lives, its responsible use, and the work still to be done to provide safe water to everyone. The United Nations decreed it an annual observance in 1992 to be first ... READ MORE

Category: Conservation, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Water
Tags: Beth Robertson, Irrigation, Polk County, Springs, Water Conservation

New Episode from Naturally Florida! A Special Interview with Dr. Scott Angle, UF Sr. Vice President of Agriculture and Natural Resources

by Shannon Carnevale

March 21, 2022

The University of Florida's Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) is a federal-state-county partnership dedicated to developing knowledge in agriculture, human and natural resources, and the life sciences. Join Lara and Shannon ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Conservation, Natural Resources, Water
Tags: Interview, Lara Milligan, Naturally Florida Podcast, Shannon Carnevale, UF-IFAS

Protecting Park Birds and Creatures

by Eva Maria Pabon

March 18, 2022

Can we help the birds and wildlife at the lakefront parks by bringing them a loaf of bread when we visit? While intentions are good, we should eat the bread ourselves instead. It can actually lead to malnutrition in wild birds, since it ... READ MORE

Category: Conservation, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Natural Resources, Recreation, Wildlife
Tags: Birds, Eva Pabon, Parks, Wildlife

Spring Farm Tour 2022

by Gail Somodi

March 17, 2022

The Manatee River Soil and Water Conservation District Spring Farm Tour brought over eighty participants in two charter buses to several agricultural operations in the Manatee County. Manatee River Soil and Water Conservation District board ... READ MORE

Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Conservation, Crops, Farm Management, Livestock, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Extension, Water
Tags: Agriculture, Farm Tour, Soil And Water Conservation District

TREC Research Report: Dr. Yuncong Li

by moniquescoggin

March 17, 2022

Dr. Yuncong Li is the Professor of Soil and Water Quality at UF/IFAS Tropical Research & Education Center and a recently elected Fellow in the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS). His research at the University ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Conservation, UF/IFAS Research
Tags: Controlled Release Fertilizer, Lignin-based Polymer, Patent, Yuncong Li

UF/IFASWhat's Happening Around Florida

Subscribe For More Great Content

UF/IFAS
What's Happening Around Florida