Category: Natural Resources

Aphids make tropical milkweed less inviting to monarch butterflies, study finds

by Samantha Murray

July 26, 2023

When oleander aphids infested tropical milkweed, monarch butterflies laid fewer eggs on the plant, and the caterpillars developing on those plants were slower to mature. The researchers will next investigate pest management options that ... READ MORE

Category: Conservation, Home Landscapes, Natural Resources, Pests & Disease, Wildlife
Tags: Adam Dale, Aphids, Bernie Mach, Entomology And Nematology, Jaret Daniels, Milkweed, Monarch Butterfly, News

Weekly “What is it?”: Gulf Coast Citizen Diplomacy Council

by carriestevenson

July 26, 2023

Yesterday, I laughed as a group of teenagers from France, Martinique, Guadeloupe, and the United States formed a rolling conga line using the office chairs in my meeting room. They giggled as they sped around the room bumping into tables ... READ MORE

Category: Natural Resources
Tags: Ecotourism, Environmental Education, Weekly What Is It

The Native Beauty of the Coontie and Deceptive Beauty the Asparagus Fern

by Kalan Taylor

July 24, 2023

Living in Florida offers a unique opportunity to immerse ourselves in the diverse and rich natural landscape. As we appreciate the beauty of our surroundings, it's essential to be aware of the impact certain plant species can have on our environment. ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Conservation, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Extension

Sarasota County Green Business Partners: A Look Back – 2014

by Randy Penn

July 24, 2023

On Jan. 19, 2006, Dave’s Auto Repair became the first Sarasota County Green Business Partner. Join us in this blog series over the next several months as we highlight our partners by looking back over the past 15 years of this fantastic partnership! Through ... READ MORE

Category: Conservation, Natural Resources
Tags: GBP, Green Business Partnership, Pgm_Waste, Recycle, Reduce, Reuse, Sustain, Sustainability

Why Businesses Go Green

by Randy Penn

July 24, 2023

Why would a business decide to go green? We would like to assume most businesses implement environmental programs because it's the right thing to do. However, research shows us three main drivers assist businesses with implementing green and ... READ MORE

Category: Conservation, Natural Resources
Tags: GBP, Green Business Partnership, Pgm_Waste, Recycle, Reduce, Reuse, Sustain, Sustainability

Creatures from the Glowing Lagoon

by Carolyn Kovacs

July 21, 2023

Puerto Rico is famous for its bioluminescent bays, but did you know that we have the same organism creating bioluminescence right here in Florida? Each summer, the northern Indian River Lagoon attracts visitors at night for a special sight ... READ MORE

Category: Coasts & Marine, Conservation, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Extension, , Water, Wildlife
Tags: Algae, Algae Bloom, Bioluminesence, Ecotourism, Indian River Lagoon, Nutrients, Summer, Water

Our Intense Weather and Climate Change

by Rick O'Connor

July 21, 2023

Everyone has noticed the intense weather that crossed the United States in recent years. Tornadoes are hitting communities throughout the Midwest, but are also hitting places like Seattle, southern California, and even recently Pensacola Beach. ... READ MORE

Category: Coasts & Marine, Natural Resources
Tags: Climate, Florida Sea Grant

A Sea of Grass; Part 11 – Reptiles

by Rick O'Connor

July 21, 2023

When snorkeling the grassbeds of the Florida panhandle encountering a reptile has a low probability, but it is not zero. Of all the reptiles that call this part of the state home, few enter marine waters and most of those are very mobile, ... READ MORE

Category: Coasts & Marine, Natural Resources
Tags: Florida Sea Grant, Reptiles, Seagrass

Weekly “What is it?”: Mole cricket

by carriestevenson

July 19, 2023

A mole cricket has a face only a mother could love. They are so strange looking, in fact, that in the past week I’ve had two people ask me what they were. They have large, round, helmet-like heads, undersized eyes, and massive front claws ... READ MORE

Category: Home Landscapes, Invasive Species, Natural Resources
Tags: General Gardening, Weekly What Is It

Big Questions, Global Reach – Dr. Sandra Guzmán

by McKenzie Wynn

July 17, 2023

The Power of Machine Learning Today, agricultural engineering includes the wide range of technologies and disciplines that must be employed to meet the challenges of a new century. A hundred years ago, agricultural engineers were developing ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, UF/IFAS Research, Water
Tags: ABE, Agricultural And Biological Engineering, AI, Artificial Intelligence, Irrigation, Machine Learning, Water

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