UF/IFAS Extension Pinellas County
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
It’s the holiday season and electronic gadgets are popular gift items. From upgrades to replacements, new purchases or trade-ins, electronic items like cell phones, tablets, laptops, and digital cameras results in a stream of obsolete or inoperable older models…. Read More
The City of Largo’s Recycled Innovations Contest is underway and it’s your turn to vote for the Facebook “Recyclers’ Choice Award”. One overall Facebook Choice winner will win a solar backpack. To vote: 1. Go to… Read More
As the holiday season kicks into high gear with Halloween, remember that spooky, scary, cozy and inviting light displays don’t have to come with a huge price tag when you use energy saving light bulbs. Energy saving lights… Read More
During Energy Action Month, recognized every October, Pinellas County Extension offers classes to help you save energy and money without sacrificing comfort. This year’s FREE classes kick off on Saturday Oct 4 when the project partners with Duke Energy and… Read More
The City of Largo Recycled Innovations Contest returns with a challenge to get creative with trash. Participants of all ages are invited to this online contest, which challenges them to construct useful items consisting of at least 75 percent… Read More
Do you know about ENERGY STAR®? Have you heard of WaterSense? If you are familiar with these two terms, you’re ahead of the game. If not, you’ll have the opportunity to learn about these programs and take advantage… Read More
Ramona Madhosingh-Hector, UF/IFAS Extension, Urban Sustainability Agent It’s hot out there and if you’ve lived in Florida for some time, you know that we’ve still got a long way to go before summer is officially over. In the… Read More
Going Coastal at Weedon Island Preserve My name is Heather Landis and I will be graduating from the University of Florida in May of the coming year with a Bachelor’s of Science Degree in Environmental Science. This summer,… Read More
