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City Tree Planting Project & Florida-Friendly Landscaping Class

by Alicia Lamborn
July 2, 2024

The City of Macclenny has recently adopted a Sustainable Tree Planting Initiative for the trees planted in city right-of-ways. The tree planting project is aimed at replacing invasive tree species to increase biodiversity, improve air and water ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Events, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Invasive Species, Invasive Species, Natural Resources,
Tags: Classes And Events, Florida-Friendly, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Landscaping, Native Plants, Trees, Urban Forestry

North Florida Outdoor Expo

by Alicia Halbritter
February 28, 2023

UF/IFAS Extension presents the North Florida Outdoor Expo, a family fun event for outdoor enthusiasts including hunters, fishermen, hikers, campers, water recreation, and anything in-between. The North Florida Outdoor Expo is the first of its ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Agriculture, Coasts & Marine, Conservation, Events, Forests, Invasive Species, Invasive Species, Natural Resources, Recreation, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research, Water, Welcome, Wildlife

Growing Strawberries: Virtual Class & Plant Sale

by Alicia Lamborn
October 11, 2022

Join us online for a virtual class on growing strawberries! Class topics will include how to select, plant, and grow strawberries in the home garden. The class is free, with the option to purchase bare-root strawberry plants as part of our annual ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Events, Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Natural Resources, Work & Life
Tags: Classes And Events, Growing Fruits, Strawberries, Vegetable Gardening

Florida’s Native Flora & Fauna: Red Buckeye and Ruby-throated Hummingbird

by Alicia Lamborn
May 13, 2022

Featuring some of Florida’s native flora (plant life) and fauna (animal life) so you can learn to recognize, appreciate, and protect native species.                                                             Aesculus ... READ MORE

Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Natural Resources, Wildlife
Tags: Landscaping, Native Plants, Pollinators, Special Topics, Wildlife, Wildlife Habitat
Small farms, including those devoting some resources to poultry, benefit from the work of IFAS researchers and Extension faculty and staff on the whole farm approach.

Upcoming Virtual Events

by Alicia Lamborn
May 14, 2021

Check out these upcoming virtual event opportunities offered by the Agriculture and Natural Resources agent at UF/IFAS Extension Baker County. Small & Backyard Poultry: Home Remedies - What You Should and Should Not Do June 1st, 3 ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Agriculture, Events, Farm Management, Forests, Home Landscapes, Livestock, Natural Resources, Recreation, UF/IFAS Extension, Wildlife, Work & Life
Tags: Animals, Chickens, Classes And Events, Farm, FL, Livestock, NFLAG, Poultry, Poultry Management, Special Topics, UF/IFAS Extension
Master Gardener Plant Sale

Master Gardener Plant Sale – March 27

by Alicia Lamborn
February 10, 2021

In lieu of a garden festival, the Baker County Master Gardeners are holding a plant sale on Saturday, March 27th. All profits from admission and plant sales will go toward the completion of the arboretum sidewalk project, which is half finished. New ... READ MORE

Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Natural Resources, Work & Life
Tags: Classes And Events, Fruits And Vegetables, Landscaping, Native Plants, Perennials, Plant Sale

Spring Garden Festival & Plant Sale – April 4

by Alicia Lamborn
March 6, 2020

Load up your wagon for the 12th annual Baker County Spring Garden Festival and enjoy a fun-filled day of shopping from local plant vendors, plus free kid’s activities, exhibits and more. Visitors can also receive Florida-Friendly landscaping ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Agriculture, Events, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Natural Resources, Work & Life
Tags: Bees, Butterfly Plant, Classes And Events, Growing Fruits, Houseplants, Native Plants, Perennials, Vegetable Gardening, Vegetables

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