UF/IFAS Extension Pinellas County
Seasonal Reclaimed Water Restrictions Take Effect on October 1 in Pinellas County Seasonal reclaimed water restrictions go into effect on Monday, October 1st, and run through Friday, November 30. Due to supply fluctuation and the system design,… Read More
Florida – The Land of Flowers Ponce de Leon named Florida in 1512. “La Florida,” he called this land, Spanish for flowery, covered with flowers, or abounding in flowers. Yet our landscapes of today are mostly green masses… Read More
We all want a beautiful, flourishing, healthy landscape. Before you go and spend a bunch of money at the garden center, here are a few things to consider so you won’t waste your time and money. Make sure… Read More
For some, it is easy to tell a pine tree from, say, an oak tree, but can you tell a pine tree from a pine tree? Some might say it’s a pain in the neck to properly identify… Read More
The Sunset over the Bay Sustainability Summit presented by the League of Women Voters at the FWC Florida Fish and Wildlife Institute brought about 200 guests in attendance last Saturday. The workshop presented information on solar co-ops, actions… Read More
Have you ever thought about the value of birds? I mean, the value in dollars. There over 18,000 birds on this planet; all are different and all play a role in keeping Florida ecosystems healthy. They can also… Read More
After a long day at the hot beach it can feel like heaven to take a shower to get rid of all the sand and sticky sea water. While rinsing you may or may not notice a sign… Read More
UF/IFAS Extension Pinellas County at Weedon Island Preserve is looking for high school students with an interest in the environment to join the Ranger Naturalist program. High school students yearning to learn more about the environment and gain… Read More
UF/IFAS Extension invites you to celebrate Earth Day by getting in touch with your artistic side! Pick up your colored pencil, paintbrush, and scissors and get creative! The 2017 Earth Day Mail Art Competition is currently accepting submissions of… Read More
Florida is home to five owl species, with a few other species as visitors from time to time. The smallest of our resident species, the Eastern Screech Owl, Megascops asio is just now beginning its nesting season in… Read More
