Updated 03/16/20 As we continue to monitor COVID-19 in Florida, I wanted to take a moment to update our UF/IFAS Extension community about our current status, best practices and next steps. Please call your local UF/IFAS Extension office… Read More
Florida Horseshoe Crab Watch is a popular citizen science program where trained volunteers survey, measure, tag, and release horseshoe crabs on Florida’s beaches. Learn more about why we need to monitor our horseshoe crab populations in this post…. Read More
W.I.S.E. returns in 2020! UF/IFAS Extension Sumter County is pleased to offer the Wildlife and Invasive Species Educations (WISE) workshop on February 11 and 12, 2020. We have two full days of expert presenters from The University of… Read More
Spring is in the air and summer is quickly approaching. While we plan weekend getaways and summer holidays, shorebirds are gearing up for nesting season (Mar-Aug). Here’s all you need to know to make sure your summer fun… Read More
Battle royale, science style If you know Suwannee River native and UF IFAS Wildlife Ecology and Conservation PhD Student Travis Thomas, then you know he has a passion for turtles. Specifically, Travis worked for years on a project to elevate the… Read More
Wildlife happenings to look for in September. September brings the beginning of fall and the peak of the hurricane season, so we should be seeing some new species and activity as a result. If you do not already… Read More
Wildlife happenings to look for in August. August continues the traditional Florida summer of afternoon rains and sticky heat, but the wildlife don’t mind and there are some stellar activities for you to see. Here are some interesting… Read More
Of the approximately twenty species of venomous snakes found in the United States, only six venomous snakes are found in Florida. Here is a helpful guide to identify those venomous snakes. EASTERN DIAMONDBACK RATTLESNAKE Size: Usually 3–5 ft. (max…. Read More
