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Last week I couldn’t believe what I saw in my back yard. When I looked out the window, there was a large alligator eating the few oranges that were on my tiny sickly tree. After… Read More
by Eva Pabon
Posted: September 14, 2020
Last week I couldn’t believe what I saw in my back yard. When I looked out the window, there was a large alligator eating the few oranges that were on my tiny sickly tree. After… Read More
Category: Home Landscapes, Wildlife
by Yilin
Posted: September 1, 2020
As our state continues to grow, wildlife is experiencing habitat loss due to development. In Florida, urban areas are a dominant feature in the landscape, and many of these urban areas are situated near natural… Read More
Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Lawn, Water, Wildlife
Tags: Backyard Wildlife, Florida Water, Krista Stump, Water Wednesday, Yilin Zhuang
by Yilin
Posted: May 22, 2020
While we are honoring the men and women who died while serving in the U.S. military this Memorial Day weekend, don’t forget that May is also the American Wetlands Month. What is American Wetlands Month?… Read More
Category: Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Extension, Water, Wildlife
Tags: Amphibians, Birds, Constructed Wetlands, Habitat, Reptiles, Wastewater Treatment, water, water quality, Water Treatment, Wetland, Yilin Zhuang
by Krista Stump
Posted: October 11, 2019
Are you interested in attracting more birds to your backyard? Read on to learn ways to create a backyard habitat that birds will love! All animals need an environment that meets their needs for survival…. Read More
Category: Conservation, Natural Resources, Wildlife
Tags: backyard, birding, Birds, Habitat, landscape, native plants
Posted: June 17, 2019
National Pollinator Week is June 17-23 this year, so I’m highlighting one of my favorite pollinators: hummingbirds. They are easy to attract, all you need is the right nectar plants. Hummingbirds have regular feeding routes,… Read More
by Eva Pabon
Posted: February 15, 2019
The Osceola County Master Gardeners have been working really hard to bring our First Spring Festival and Plant Sale to the community. This year we have vendors selling plant, honey, garden products and more. Come… Read More
Posted: February 14, 2019
Celebrate National Pollinator Week- June 17-23, 2019 and plant a paradise for pollinators in your yard! Florida crops like watermelon, cucumber, blueberry, and strawberry depend on pollinating insects for abundant, high quality fruit. Many wild… Read More
by Krista Stump
Posted: January 11, 2019
You may have seen the recent reports about the National Parks. With the partial government shutdown, many National Park Service employees are on furlough and unable to maintain the parks. Images of overflowing trash and… Read More
Category: Conservation, Forests, Invasive Species, Natural Resources, Recreation, Water, Wildlife
Tags: camping, leave no trace, outdoor ethics, parks
Posted: September 7, 2018
Anyone who is a rancher or knows a rancher would agree that they are hardworking devoted folks that care about their family, land, livestock, and honor and respect their word. They are at work before… Read More
by Krista Stump
Posted: May 9, 2018
Endangered Species Day this year is Friday, May 18th. Why do we have a day dedicated to endangered species? Simply put, we depend on the survival of endangered species. All species are a part of… Read More
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