UF/IFAS Extension Pinellas County
As you begin to check off the lists that you’ve prepared for 2016 and perhaps those of 2015 that haven’t been accomplished yet, let’s consider how the University of Florida Extension Service can provide solutions for your life…. Read More
Are you one of the estimated 41.9 million Americans who will travel 50 miles or more this summer? Are you on your way to that family reunion or summer wedding? Do you need a short vacation without all… Read More
You pull up to a drive-thru, hoping to be in and out with your coffee in the blink of an eye, but are met with a line that wraps around the building. You’ve arrived to pick up your… Read More
Earth Day is celebrating its 45th anniversary this year. We’ve certainly come a long way since fighting toxic waste at Love Canal, phasing out leaded gasoline, and banning DDT. What is the greatest challenge facing us now? Is… Read More
Spring is here and with it comes warmer weather, blooming flowers, and (everyone’s favorite) spring cleaning. Living more simply is a great step towards sustainability, and spring is an ideal moment to tiptoe through the tulips toward that… Read More
Sustainability fans always refer to the “sweet” spot – a point at which economic profits are in balance with environmental and social gains. Well, this February, think about these choices as you search for the perfect way to… Read More
In 1983, Martin Luther King Day (MLK Day) was signed into law by President Ronald Reagan. It was first observed in 1986 and is now recognized throughout the union. In 1994, Congress established Martin Luther King Day as… Read More
On January 22, UF/IFAS Extension will host a community discussion about climate change in partnership with the University of South Florida. The event will be held at the Main Library in St. Petersburg and supports the library”s 4E Sustainability Initiative…. Read More
Apps, or application software, are designed for use with smart devices like tablets and smartphones to make your life simpler and easier. So have you considered using a green app? From recycling to carbon emissions, water footprints… Read More
The Christmas tree is a very popular item on the holiday decorating list and the debate about real versus artificial is ongoing. So, which is better and what happens to the tree after the holiday season? Live Christmas… Read More
