UF/IFAS Extension Pinellas County
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
DOWNLOAD THE GOPHER TORTOISE SMARTPHONE APP Gopher tortoises are a threatened wildlife species. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission needs your help documenting where gopher tortoises live. Gopher tortoises are long-lived reptiles that occupy upland habitat throughout… Read More
2017 is a brand new year! As always, many of you have probably started thinking about your New Year’s resolutions. If your list isn’t final yet or you think you can squeeze just one more thing into a… Read More
Holiday shopping season is here, which you have surely noticed. Advertisements of sales, bargains, and deals are everywhere, from the radio during your morning commute to the side bar of all of your favorite websites. It can be… Read More
Kellyn Shollenberger Dietetic Intern, Bay Pines VA Health Care Center The coolness in the air, the lower humidity, and the holiday decorations signal the beginnings of winter here in Florida. During this time of year, winter squashes with… Read More
What: A Salty Heritage: Celebrating the Fishing History of Tampa Bay When: Saturday, December 3 Where: Weedon Island Preserve Cultural and Natural History Center, 1800 Weedon Drive, St. Petersburg, FL 33702 About: Tampa Bay has a rich heritage… Read More
Creating an Eco-Friendly Home can be confusing but start by looking at the chemicals that you use and store in your home. We use a variety of chemicals in our homes that may be toxic. Always read the… Read More
In Florida, we depend heavily on air conditioning in the summer so it’s not surprising that residential electricity demand is so high. For residents who cool their homes by opening windows, electric heat is still needed in the… Read More
UF/IFAS Extension Pinellas County will offer an Aquaponics 101 Workshop on January 21, 2017 at 9 am. Registration: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/introduction-to-aquaponics-2017-tickets-28401325128 Aquaponics is an intensive production system producing multiple crops with reduced water and fertilizer inputs. Aquaponic systems are more… Read More
Heather O’Hearn Dietetic Intern, Bay Pines VA Health Care System October is National Seafood Month, and what better way to celebrate than by enjoying your local catch of the day? Evidence has shown that including a variety of… Read More
