The UF/IFAS Extension Collier County Master Gardener Volunteers presents: The 2024 Educational Garden Workshop Series At the Collier South Regional Library, 8065 Lely Cultural Parkway, Naples, Fl 34113 EGWS Lecture # 1 January 11 Title: ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Events, Home Landscapes, Invasive Species, Recreation, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Teaching, , Water, Wildlife
Iconic signature of tropical coastlines Visitors to Florida like to associate palm trees with the tropics, but for those who know them, mangroves are really the iconic coastal signature of the topics. Worldwide, there are 50 species ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, Conservation, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Forests, Home Landscapes, Home Management, Horticulture, Natural Resources, Recreation, UF/IFAS Extension, , Water, Wildlife
Written by 2023 Undergraduate Intern Liel Shachr, hosted by the Big Bend Seagrasses Aquatic Preserve and FL Dept. of Environmental Protection Seagrass Monitoring This summer, I had the privilege of interning at the Big Bend Seagrasses ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Research, , Water
Groundcovers are low-to-the-ground plants that you can use to help fill out your landscape. Keep reading to learn about some groundcover plants that require minimal watering and care in Sarasota County. Note: The following information is ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Lawn, Water
HAPPY THANKSGIVING! On behalf of Florida Land Steward and Florida Tree Farm Program partners, we THANK YOU for all that you do for the stewardship of forests and natural resources in Florida. Your efforts provide innumerable benefits to the ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation, Forests, Invasive Species, Natural Resources, Recreation, Water, Wildlife
The Florida Keys, with their turquoise waters, vibrant marine life, and stunning coral reefs, have long been a haven for boaters and sailors. This unique and fragile ecosystem holds a treasure trove of natural beauty and wonders. However, ... READ MORE
Category: , Coasts & Marine, Conservation, Natural Resources, Recreation, SFYL Hot Topic, UF/IFAS Extension, Water
Death by water intake is a real thing. There are documented cases where people have died from drinking too much water, which is called water intoxication, either because of coercion or drug-induced excess thirst. Mama always said that too much ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Crops, Farm Management, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Fruits & Vegetables, Pests & Disease, SFYL Hot Topic, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, Water
THANKS, VETERANS, FOR YOUR SERVICE! We honor and give thanks to all military veterans of the United States Armed Forces. THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE! Enjoy the Holiday! FALL-WINTER 2023 (Vol 12, No 4) ISSUE OF QUARTERLY FLORIDA LAND STEWARD ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation, Forests, Invasive Species, Natural Resources, Recreation, Water, Wildlife
Written by 2023 Undergraduate Intern Mikayla Lindenfeld, hosted by the Suwannee River Water Management District The District Whether you’ve floated down a crystal-clear spring run or watched a manatee and its calf swim by your ... READ MORE
Category: Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Research, , Water
WELCOME! You may be seeing this blog update for the first time after requesting this service at one of the Florida Forests Week events held last week. We provide our Land Steward updates in this format as it may be easier to read than the email ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation, Forests, Invasive Species, Natural Resources, Recreation, Water, Wildlife