Category: Wildlife

Florida Land Steward Update, January 19, 2024

by Chris Demers

January 19, 2024

USDA NRCS ANNOUNCES CONSERVATION EASEMENT AND FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE OPPORTUNTIES TO FLORIDA LANDOWNERS Apply by February 20, 2024 Florida landowners interested in aligning their land uses with conservation values and practices are encouraged ... READ MORE

Category: Conservation, Forests, Invasive Species, Natural Resources, Recreation, Water, Wildlife
Tags: 2024 Calendar, Conservation Easements, Family Forest, Florida Land Steward Program, Forest, Forest Health, Forest Management, Hurricane Idalia, Natural Resources, Online Course, Prescribed Fires, School Of Forest Fisheries And Geomatics Sciences, Tax Tips, Timber, Tree Farm, Wildlife

Wild Sarasota: Herons

by Jacob Ream Wilson

January 19, 2024

Herons The likely mascot of your neighborhood pond, herons belong to the Family Ardeidae, of which there are around 70 different species of herons, egrets, and bitterns worldwide. Dive in to learn more about the herons of Florida, or navigate ... READ MORE

Category: Conservation, Natural Resources, Wildlife
Tags: Birding, Birds, Environment, Pgm_EcoNR, Wading Birds, Wild Sarasota, Wildlife

Winter Wildlife Part 1 – Armadillos

by Rick O'Connor

January 19, 2024

One of the programs I do with Florida Sea Grant is Restoring a Healthy Estuary. There are four focus areas within this program: improving water quality, restoring habitat, managing invasive species, and enhancing wildlife. For those who ... READ MORE

Category: Coasts & Marine, Natural Resources, Wildlife
Tags: Armadillo, Barrier Islands, Florida Sea Grant, Wildlife

Wild Sarasota: Hawks

by Jacob Ream Wilson

January 18, 2024

Found worldwide, in all countries aside from Antarctica, the term "hawk" is used to describe over 250 species of diurnal raptors under Order Accipitriformes, which includes hawks, eagles, kites, and ospreys. Raptors, or birds of prey, share ... READ MORE

Category: Conservation, Natural Resources, Wildlife
Tags: Birds, Hawks, Pgm_EcoNR, Wild Sarasota, Wildlife

Florida Land Steward Update, January 12, 2024

by Chris Demers

January 12, 2024

2024 GREETINGS! We’re hittin’ the ground running for another year of land stewardship assistance, education, and networking opportunities. We hope to see you out there somewhere! 2024 FLORIDA LAND STEWARD WALL CALENDARS STILL AVAILABLE It’s ... READ MORE

Category: Conservation, Forests, Invasive Species, Natural Resources, Recreation, UF/IFAS Extension, Water, Wildlife
Tags: 2024 Calendar, Awards, Family Forest, Florida Land Steward Program, Forest, Forest Health, Forest Management, Natural Resources, Online Course, School Of Forest Fisheries And Geomatics Sciences, Tree Farm, Wildlife

4-H Kids Learn Outdoor Skills in the Hunting Discipline

by Gus Koerner

January 11, 2024

In Florida 4-H, there are five shooting sports disciplines: archery, rifle, shotgun, muzzleloading, and hunting. While all are popular among kids and families, the hunting discipline is the most varied. Kids love it because they learn useful, ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, , Clubs & Volunteers, Conservation, Recreation, Wildlife
Tags: 4-H, Disaster, Hunting, Knife, Knives, Safety, Shooting Sports, Youth Development

2024 New Year 30% Enrollment Discount for the Online Forest Landowner Academy

by Chris Demers

January 11, 2024

Use the promotion code and enroll by February 29, 2024! Take advantage of this limited time 30% promotional discount to enroll in this self-paced online course. Use promotion code: SWDXWF Are you new to forestry and land management? Need ... READ MORE

Category: Conservation, Forests, Invasive Species, Natural Resources, Recreation, UF/IFAS, Water, Wildlife
Tags: Family Forest, Florida Land Steward Program, Forest, Forestry, Online Course, School Of Forest Fisheries And Geomatics Sciences

Weekly “What is it?”: Brown pelican

by carriestevenson

January 10, 2024

My husband was born and raised in Pensacola, spending many of his childhood weekends fishing, swimming, or camping along local waterways. So, it was a bit of a surprise when he told me he didn’t see his first pelican until he was 12 or ... READ MORE

Category: Coasts & Marine, Conservation, Natural Resources, Water, Wildlife
Tags: Birds, Coastal Wildlife, Pensacola Bay, Shorebirds, Weekly What Is It, Wildlife

Wild Sarasota: Florida’s Raptors

by Jacob Ream Wilson

January 9, 2024

Birds of prey The term "raptors" refers to predatory birds that hunt other animals for food, also known as birds of prey. In previous Wild Sarasota blogs and webinars we have covered eagles, hawks, falcons, and our nocturnal raptors- the ... READ MORE

Category: Conservation, Natural Resources, Wildlife
Tags: Animals, Birds, Pgm_EcoNR, Wild Sarasota, Wildlife

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