Is That A Cuban Treefrog?

Frogs are a hot topic right now, so I’m going to keep going with this topic… If you missed my last frog blog, you can find it here. In this blog, I talk about two… Read More
Posted: October 28, 2020
Frogs are a hot topic right now, so I’m going to keep going with this topic… If you missed my last frog blog, you can find it here. In this blog, I talk about two… Read More
by Gator Jane
Posted: July 7, 2017
Did you know it is very dangerous for your cat to be outside? Cats left outside are attacked and killed by dogs, coyotes and other predators. They frequently get in fights and are scratched, bitten,… Read More
by Gator Jane
Posted: May 26, 2016
Do you long to see more birds and butterflies flying about your garden? Do you want to help Florida’s wild critters survive? Are you tired of spending money and time watering, fertilizing, pruning and mowing… Read More
Category: Home Landscapes, Natural Resources, Work & Life
Tags: coastal strand, ecosystem, endangered, exotic, flatwoods, habitat, invasive, Morse, Native, pinellas, salt marsh, sandhill
by bniemann
Posted: February 22, 2016
As my colleague Lara pointed out on February 15th, this week is National Invasive Species Awareness Week. We’ll be teaching many classes (schedule at link above) around Pinellas County to help you learn about invasive plants…. Read More
Posted: April 27, 2015
Treefrog! Did you know the invasive Cuban treefrog can grow to be 5.5 inches? That is quite big considering the largest of our native treefrogs only grows to be 2.5 inches. It’s also a good… Read More
Category: Wildlife, Work & Life
Tags: bulging eyes, Cuban treefrog, freezer, frog, invasive, invasive species, large treefrog, loud croaking noise at night, pinellas county, PVC pipe, red eyes, toepads, whitish frog
by Gator Jane
Posted: February 18, 2015
When: Tuesday, March 17, 2015 (St. Patrick’s Day) Time: 10:00 AM to 3:30 PM (Check-in starts at 9:30 AM) Where: UF/IFAS Extension Pinellas County, 12520 Ulmerton Road, Largo, FL Cost: $80 for general public, free… Read More
Category: Agriculture, Forests, Water
Tags: Aquatic, calibration, forestry, herbicide resistance, invasive, Natural Areas, Right-of-Way, weed control, weed management
by bniemann
Posted: February 9, 2015
Water-Wise Landscaping Class Schedule Water-Wise Landscaping classes presented by Florida-Friendly Landscaping™ experts in Pinellas County feature a different set of topics each month, focused on helping you create an attractive landscape that conserves water at the same time…. Read More
Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Water, Work & Life
Tags: cactus, clean, compost, design, drought, Florida, Friendly, garden, holiday, invasive, irrigation, landscape design, Landscaping, maintenance, microirrigation, plants, poinsettia, Rain, rain barrel, rain garden, Rainwater, vegetable, water, wildlife
by Gator Jane
Posted: July 16, 2014
Posted on July 15, 2014 by Pest Alert The Giant African Land Snail (GALS) continues to make news around the US. In an online article, the Independent describes the confiscation of almost 70 unwanted GALS at the… Read More
Category: 4-H & Youth, Agriculture, Home Landscapes, Natural Resources, Work & Life
Tags: gardening, giant african snail, invasive
Posted: May 17, 2013
Lara Miller, Natural Resources Agent If you have ever had to battle an invasive species in your yard, you know the challenges they present. The bad news is, not only are they in your yard,… Read More
Posted: October 22, 2010
There is an alien invader taking over Florida land as we speak. It creeps slowly across the landscape right in front of us. It spreads with the help of birds, small mammals, and unsuspecting homeowners…. Read More
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