Observations of Galls on Red Mangroves (Rhizophora mangle) Caused by Neonectria rugulosa

by Stephen Brown
November 24, 2025

Mangroves are among the most abundant and important plant species growing along Florida’s extensive coastline and associated estuaries. The three mangrove species found in Florida are the red (Rhizophora mangle), black (Avicennia germinans) ... READ MORE

Category: Coasts & Marine, Conservation, Forests, Natural Resources, Pests & Disease,
Tags: Cylindrocarpon Rugulosum, Mangrove CNP, Mangrove Diseases, Mangrove Galls, Neonectria Rugulosa, Plant Galls, Red Mangrove Disease, Red Mangrove Galls

Southwest Small Farmers Network Meeting Fall 2025

by David Outerbridge
October 7, 2025

On Wednesday, September 3, 2025, the Southwest Florida Small Farmers Network held our late summer/early fall meeting at ECHO Global Farm in Fort Myers, FL. The focus of the meeting was Community Food Systems, Agroecology, and information on ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Farm Management, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Teaching,
Tags: Southwest Florida Small Farms Network, Southwest Small Farmers Network

Nuanced Wildlife- Opossum

by David Outerbridge
July 2, 2025

  Opossums in the Americas are among the most ancient and enigmatic mammals on earth. Belonging to the order Didelphimorphia, they are marsupials, a lineage that diverged from placental mammals more than 100 million years ago. The ... READ MORE

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Ecosystem Explorer- Cypress Domes

by David Outerbridge
May 15, 2025

Driving along the highway in South Florida you often look out into the distance and see verdant hills of green that contrast the flatlands, wetlands or pastures that predominate the view. These green crests along the horizon are not an illusion ... READ MORE

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