Crabs have 10 legs. Spiders have eight legs. Insects have six legs. All basic biological facts we learned back in elementary school, right? However, scientists at the University of Wisconsin-Madison say that 10-legged horseshoe crabs aren’t crabs at… Read More
Florida Sea Grant and UF/IFAS Extension in Hernando County are teaming up with local businesses, clubs, and County government to host the 2018 International Coastal Cleanup in Hernando County. This international cleanup began more than 30 years ago… Read More
If you are out on a pontoon boat in Lake Panasoffkee, kayaking down the Withlacoochee river or walking around your neighborhood pond, you may have certainly encountered our Florida mudhen. Or most commonly referred to as the American coot (Fulica… Read More
Let me introduce you to the Queen of Assassins, the wheel bug or (Arilus cristatus ). Wheel bugs are quite common in crops, home gardens and in various natural areas found around Sumter and Hernando counties. Wheel bugs are… Read More
On May 30, seventh-grade students from Gulf Coast Academy of Science and Technology braved bands of heavy rain to plant smooth cordgrass along the shoreline of Linda Pedersen Park. With their eager work ethic, they were able to… Read More
Guest post by Anna Babione In the beginning of the year, Mr. Ahrens introduced the idea of growing our own plants from seed to replace the invasive species on Florida’s beautiful coast. At first, I was not sure… Read More
On Monday, May 21st, a group of Hernando County Master Gardeners and community volunteers assisted UF/IFAS Hernando County Extension Agents, Brittany Hall-Scharf and Bill Lester, with removing invasive vegetation from coastal county parks. With shovels and rakes in… Read More
Guest Post by Karina Nieves As a student studying the environment, working with Florida Sea Grant has been a worthwhile experience. I have had the opportunity to assist with many projects over the past six months, such as… Read More
It is that time of year again! Manatee slow speed zones are in effect. While this may seem frivolous or inconvenient to some, it is important to abide by these speed restrictions between October 1 and April 30… Read More
In 2015, Hernando County updated its Noxious Plant Control ordinance to require removal of lead tree (Leucaena leucocephala) and Brazilian pepper tree (Schinus terebinthifolia) within the county. These invasive species can be detrimental to the growth of native… Read More
