Category: Natural Resources
Lyreleaf Sage – Wild Weeds
March 1, 2022
Wild Weeds - Weed of the Month Lyreleaf Sage Salvia lyrata Lyreleaf Sage is a flowering perennial that is strictly upright with a rosette of leaves at the base. The leaves are deeply 3-lobed with a few simple leavers higher ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Conservation, Forests, Natural Resources, Recreation, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, WildlifeTags: Natural Resources, NFLAG, Wild Weeds
National Invasive Species Awareness Week (NISAW) – How Did They Get Here?
March 1, 2022
Based on the definition we use for an invasive species, they got here because of us. It may have been unintentional, but it was still humans who assisted their arrival. All species have a biogeographic range. There is some ... READ MORE
Category: Invasive Species, Natural ResourcesTags: Florida Sea Grant, Invasive Species, NISAW
Climbing Ferns and Falling Iguanas: Invasive Species in Florida
February 28, 2022
February 28 - March 4 is National Invasive Species Awareness Week, and UF/IFAS Extension agents throughout Florida have been raising awareness about invasive species and how we can limit their impact on our state’s economy, our natural ecosystems ... READ MORE
Category: Invasive Species, SFYL Hot TopicTags: Center For Aquatic And Invasive Plants, National Invasive Species Awareness Week, NISAW
Land Judging Competitors Qualify for State Contest
February 28, 2022
The 61st annual Land Judging competition, sponsored by the Manatee River Soil and Water Conservation District, was held in late February at the Ed Chance Preserve-Gilley Creek Tract. Thirty students answered test questions concerning soil properties ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Agriculture, Conservation, Events, SFYL Hot TopicTags: 4-H, Land Judging, NRCS
National Invasive Species Awareness Week (NISAW) – Why Be Concerned?
February 28, 2022
In recent years this question has come up more often. With the thousands of different invasive species taking over the landscape and waterways why are we spending so much time, money, and resources battling them when you are not going to win? ... READ MORE
Category: Invasive Species, Natural ResourcesTags: Florida Sea Grant, Invasive Species, NISAW
Leaky toilets lead to leaky wallets
February 25, 2022
Attend an upcoming "Looking For Leaks" webinar for a free toilet "Fix It" kit! ...or take our free, online class at your own pace. Toilet Leaks Waste Water Fast Did you know that the average leaky toilet can waste up to 200 gallons per day? ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation, Home Management, Money Matters, WaterTags: Conservation, Detection, Leak, Leaks, Money, Pgm_Water, Saving, Toilet, Water
Florida’s Native Flora & Fauna: Eastern Redbud & Leafcutting Bees
February 24, 2022
Featuring some of Florida’s native flora (plant life) and fauna (animal life) so you can learn to recognize, appreciate, and protect native species. READ MORE
Category: Conservation, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Natural Resources, SFYL Hot Topic, WildlifeTags: Bees, Featured, Landscaping, Native Plants, Special Topics, Wildlife, Wildlife Habitat
Provide for Wildlife-The Cloudless Sulphur Butterfly
February 24, 2022
Article by UF/IFAS Extension Broward County Urban Horticulture Agent Lorna Bravo Our urban yards are the first line of defense to protect local wildlife. If you want to have bees, butterflies, birds, and more visit your garden, you must support ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Community Volunteers, Conservation, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Invasive Species, SFYL Hot Topic, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Teaching, Water, WildlifeTags: Broward County, Butterflies, Cloudless Sulphur, Conservation, Extension, Featured, Florida-Friendly Landscapes, Life Cycles, Native Plants, Special Topics, Twitter @UF_IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension Broward County Master Gardeners, Urban Environments, Urban Gardening, Urban Horticulture
National Invasive Species Awareness Week (NISAW) events!
February 24, 2022
NISAW is Feb. 28 through March 04 National Invasive Species Awareness Week (NISAW) is an international event to raise awareness about invasive species, the threat that they pose, and what can be done to prevent their spread. Almost a ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation, Events, Natural ResourcesTags: Invasive Species, NISAW, Pgm_EcoNR