UF/IFAS Extension Pinellas County
Tampa Bay is experiencing sea level rise. However, if we inform ourselves with the science and plan collectively as a community, we will be more resilient to any potential impacts. After a careful review of scientific research and… Read More
Denisse Guzzman, Dietetic Intern Bay Pines VA Healthcare System November is American Diabetes Month and the theme this year is “Eat Well America”. Nearly 30 million children and adults in the United States have diabetes and another 86… Read More
Registration is now open for the fifth anniversary Youth Ocean Conservation Summit which will take place on Saturday, November 14 at Mote Marine Laboratory in Sarasota, FL! Attendees at this year’s event will be inspired by dynamic speakers, including a keynote address by renowned… Read More
Florida-Friendly Landscaping™ and Food? Last week I had an opportunity to attend a symposium covering the basics of food systems and some of the problems we are currently facing regarding food security. The challenge issued at the… Read More
The popular 4-H fundraiser has returned! This is your opportunity to help support your local 4-H Program, enjoy fresh crunchy, juicy apples, purchase ingredients for holiday cooking, and shop for gifts all at the same time. Holiday cooking… Read More
In 2011, President Obama declared October Energy Action Month. With the goal of encouraging Americans to conserve energy and water, this month is an excellent time to look at our own habits and think about changes that will… Read More
The hummingbird fall migration has begun and when I saw my first hummingbird of the season it was feeding on one of its favorite plants – firebush. The ruby-throated hummingbird is the most common hummingbird in Florida and… Read More
Pinellas County’s Preserves are a great place to see our amazing wildflowers in their natural ecosystems. Autumn brings a flush of late-flowering plants; whose fruits and seeds may provide food for wildlife through the winter months. The drive… Read More
Folks, a lot remains uncertain with Tropical Storm Erika as she passes over the Dominican Republic this afternoon, August 28, 2015. However, one thing we do know for certain- you can never be too prepared! Below are some… Read More
It is no secret that government agencies love their acronyms and there is no exception here. Today, I will be talking about the Wildland Urban Interface (WUI), or what some refer to as the “Woo-Eee”. If you break… Read More
