UF/IFAS Extension Pinellas County
The holidays are a great time for friends, family, and good food. All of this celebration, however, does come as a cost. Americans throw away 25% more trash during the Thanksgiving to New Year’s holiday period than any… Read More
Energy monsters lurk all around your home and can cost you a lot of money. October is Energy Action Month, so let’s explore some ways to fight off energy monsters! The biggest energy monster in your home is… Read More
When you think of all of the large events you have been to recently – what is something they all have in common? Unfortunately, most events such as graduations, festivals, sporting events, conferences, birthday parties, etc. all have… Read More
As we Floridians know it is that time of year again, which means spending more money on keeping ourselves cool. Here are a few tips to increase savings on your utility bill and also stay comfortable: Fans work… Read More
Congratulations to our 2018 Earth Day Mail Art Winners! Thank you to all who participated and for showing us why you #LovePinellas. Have a great Earth Day and we look forward to seeing you at some of the… Read More
As Earth Day approaches you may be wondering how you can help reduce your impact on the environment. You may feel overwhelmed with all of the suggested actions to reduce your footprint and that is okay – you… Read More
Get a head start on celebrating Earth Day this year by entering our Mail Art Contest. Show us why you #LovePinellas – with award winning beaches and parks, museums and art districts, food and breweries, there’s lots to… Read More
Although the time to make New Year’s resolutions has passed, it is not too late to set a new 2018 goal to get more involved. Volunteering and “plugging in” has a variety of benefits including learning a new… Read More
Volunteering is held in high regard in the United States. It not only provides crucial support for nonprofits and other organizations, it is also a great way to get involved and give back to your community. Whether it… Read More
The holidays are a time of giving; we give each other gifts, we give to the less fortunate, and we give our loved ones our time to celebrate and give thanks. All of this means, however, that Americans… Read More
