UF/IFAS Extension Pinellas County
The University of Florida will offer a summer learning opportunity for continuing education credits in Pinellas County on August 7 & 8, 2014. Professionals and contractors may earn up to 14 CEU hours over the course of… Read More
Learn easy ways to conserve energy while keeping your home cool. Join us for this one-hour presentation and find out how you can lower your summer energy bill without sacrificing comfort. July 12, 10:30 am to 11:30 am Pinellas… Read More
For the past 4 ½ years, I’ve worked as an Urban Sustainability Agent with Pinellas County Extension. During this time, I implemented the Pinellas Energy Efficiency Project (PEEP) which focuses on educating residents about energy conservation behaviors and practices… Read More
The Cooperative Extension System was established by the Smith-Lever Act of 1914. In Florida, Extension has helped millions by tapping the latest information from the research of the University of Florida and Florida A&M University and converting it… Read More
Living Green is easy when you explore money saving tips for water, energy, waste, landscaping and food. University of Florida Extension provides a wealth of information to keep you motivated on your green journey throughout the year. The… Read More
Ramona Madhosingh-Hector, Urban Sustainability Agent, UF/IFAS Extension, Pinellas County Earth Day, first celebrated on April 22 in 1970, provides an opportunity for concerned citizens to commit to environmental protection and recognize that poor environmental choices affect public… Read More
April is associated with Earth Day celebrations, so it makes sense to incorporate a National Environmental Education Week in the month of April too. This year the week will be April 13-19 and is the nation’s largest celebration… Read More
Ramona Madhosingh-Hector, UF/IFAS Extension, Pinellas County, Urban Sustainability Agent Each January, we go through the ritual of setting or identifying new goals and directions for personal and professional benefit. Sometimes we write it down, sometimes we share it… Read More
My name is Lauren Reilly. I will graduate in May from the University of South Florida, St. Petersburg with a Bachelor’s of Science Degree in Environmental Science and Policy, as well as a Minor in Leadership. By working… Read More
Ramona Madhosingh-Hector, Urban Sustainability Agent, UF/IFAS Extension UF/IFAS Extension offers Sustainable FloridiansSM, a six-week interactive class that meets once per week on Wednesdays’ beginning April 9, 2014. The classes provide a forum for education and community action to address Florida specific… Read More
