Post Hurricane Landscape Tips
Post Hurricane Landscape Tips We were fortunate to escape the wraths of Hurricane “Dorian” recently but here in St. Lucie County we still got a lot of wind and some heavy down pours too. We could still see… Read More
Category: Natural Resources
EVENT: Rain Barrel Workshop celebrates 10 years
On Oct. 19, we’re celebrating 10 years of our rain barrel program, which can help you conserve water, save money by reducing the use of potable water in landscapes (lower utility bills), and protect the environment by storing… Read More
The Plight of the Bay Scallop
Many people enjoy scallops. Just as many enjoy scalloping. It is a great Florida family activity where everyone gets to snorkel in relatively shallow – safe waters. You explore the grassbeds for a myriad of cool marine creatures… Read More
Art in The Garden
The article was written by UF/IFAS Extension Broward County Horticulture Extension Agent: Lorna Bravo Come and learn about the importance of having a Florida-Friendly butterfly garden in your backyard. Learn the vital role our local pollinators play in… Read More
Agricultural Producers Urged to Learn About Irrigating Wisely at Free UF Event
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — UF/IFAS Extension Alachua County will host a free event highlighting water-saving technologies available to agricultural producers and how this equipment has already aided growers in the area. Irrigating Wisely in Florida’s Agriculture, held at Brown’s… Read More
2019 Pensacola-Perdido Bay Bio Scavenger Hunt
PPBEP Bio Scavenger Hunt Procedures Release Volunteer Form PPBEP Bio Scavenger Data Sheet Dunes Sheet Marsh Sheet Jetties Sheet Seagrass Sheet
Living with Bears
The American black bear is the most widely distributed bear in North America. Human encroachment, deforestation and development of prime bear habitat have resulted in a significant decline in the distribution of black bears in North America. In… Read More
Sea Grant Notes – Sep 6, 2019
September 6, 2019 Sea Grant Notes SEPTEMBER IS MICROPLASTICS AWARNESS MONTH Read about this issue at either http://nwdistrict.ifas.ufl.edu/nat/. https://blogs.ifas.ufl.edu/escambiaco/2019/09/06/microplastics-awareness-month-4/. THE SEP 12th SCIENCE HOUR WILL BE MOVED TO SEP 19th The topic for Sep… Read More
Microplastics Awareness Month
It is an amazing product actually… plastic. It can be molded into all sorts of shapes and forms. In some cases, it can be more durable than other products, it is lighter and cheaper than many. Slowly over… Read More
Herbs – Come Join Us
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