UF/IFAS Extension Pinellas County
We learned all about stormwater in my last blog. I ended that blog with a little cliff hanger saying I would talk about how we can do our part to keep stormwater free from pollutants… Read More
I’m hosting a virtual tree art contest for youth in Pinellas County. This isn’t your traditional art contest though; we want you to learn about the value and importance of trees in the process! Check… Read More
The old Piney Point phosphate plant has dominated the news cycle in Tampa Bay for weeks. Wastewater from the reservoir was pumped into Tampa Bay to avoid a catastrophic breach on land. The environmental restoration… Read More
Rebekah Heppner, Master Gardener Volunteer Trainee I inherited my appreciation of nature from my father. I don’t know if he loved bees and butterflies as much as I do, but he definitely loved birds. He… Read More
Your local Extension office has teamed up to offer a whole week of educational programs in honor of Earth Day 2021! See the program lineup below: Monday, 4/19, 12-1 p.m. – “Rewilding your Yard”… Read More
As the adage goes: “When it rains, it pours.” As Lara’s adage goes: “When it pours, it floods.” Fortunately for us, we have lots of inconspicuous storm drains along our roadways to help prevent flooding…. Read More
Rebekah Heppner, Master Gardener Volunteer Trainee There, I said it. Yes, I’m a Master Gardener Volunteer, a trainee to be exact. But I don’t do this for the love of plants. I’m not kidding. I… Read More
Pinellas County ~ · Natural Resource Blogs Sometimes I feel like a broken record saying, “Pinellas County is the most densely populated county in the state.” But it’s a big deal. We are a small… Read More
What is rewilding? In rewilding a yard, a gardener returns a part of their yard to nature. This includes encouraging beneficial insects, reducing herbicide and pesticide use, pruning less, and planting more native plants. This… Read More
The holidays are a great time to stop and reflect on all we are thankful for, to gather with friends and family (during non-COVID times), and of course, to eat…a lot! If you’re like me,… Read More
