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Back to School Basics – The Importance of Prioritizing Sleep


August 21, 2024

School is back in session. The long days of summer and not following a schedule have come to an end. It is important to help your child/teenager get back on a regular schedule and into a normal sleep routine. Busy lifestyles filled with school, ... READ MORE

Category: Health & Nutrition, Relationships & Family, U/IFAS Extension, WORK & LIFE
Tags: Bay County, Family & Consumer Sciences, Sleep, Wellness
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Native Pollinators: Furrow Bees


August 1, 2023

When you hear the word “pollinator”, what is the first insect that comes to mind? If I had to guess, you would probably say honey bee. European honey bees play an important role in agriculture as pollinators and honey producers, but there ... READ MORE

Category: Conservation, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Horticulture
Tags: Bay County, Furrow Bees, Halictid Bees, Halictidae Attracting Native Bees To Your Florida Landscape, Native Pollinators, Sweat Bees

Bay County 4-H Camps are in full swing!


June 8, 2023

If you are looking for a summer activity for your child then look no further. Help your child develop pivotal life skills to help them grow and develop while having fun with their peers. You can still register for the following camps for the ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Camp, Clubs & Volunteers, Curriculum, Events, Food Safety, Health & Nutrition, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: 4-H, Art, Art Camp, Bay County, Bay County 4-H Camps, Bugs, Cake, Cake Decoration, Child-friendly Activities, Decorating Cookies, Dessert, Life Skills Development, Peer Interaction, Plants, Science, Science Workshop, Summer, Summer Activities For Children, Summer Camp, Sweets, UF/IFAS Extension Office
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Gearing up for Snapper Season!


June 1, 2023

Welcome to Red Snapper Season 2023! The season began June 1, 2023 at 12:01am for "For Hire" vessels fishing in federal waters and continues through August 25, 2023. For Florida recreational anglers in state waters, the season started a few ... READ MORE

Category: Coasts & Marine, Natural Resources
Tags: Artificial Reefs, Bay County, Federal Waters, Fishing Charters, Fishing Destinations, Fishing Excursions, Fishing In Florida, Fishing Season, Fishing Spots, Florida, Florida Sea Grant, For Hire Vessels, Gulf Of Mexico, LAARS, Large Area Artificial Reef Site, Panama City, Panama City Artificial Reefs, Panama City Beach, Panama City Beach Fishing, Panama City Beach Reefs, Red Snapper, Red Snapper Fishing Techniques, Red Snapper Season, Reef Locations, SAARS E - L, Sherman Site, Snapper Adventure, Snapper Fishing, Snapper Fishing Tips, Snapper Season, State Waters
Docks and fisheries in Cedar Key, Florida.

From Class to Community Action


May 28, 2021

We’re highlighting all things Florida Master Naturalist Program (FMNP) in 2021 as the program marks its 20th anniversary. To learn more about FMNP, view the first blog post here. By Taylor Paynter, Ray Bodrey and Scott Jackson Florida ... READ MORE

Category: Coasts & Marine, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Bay County, Coastal Restoration, Coastal Systems, Ecosystems, Florida Master Naturalist Program, Gulf County, Scallop Sitters, Scallops

The Air Potato Challenge


May 17, 2018

By L. Scott Jackson and Julie B. McConnell, UF/IFAS Extension Bay County Northwest Florida’s pristine natural world is being threaten by a group of non-native plants and animals known collectively as invasive species. Exotic invasive species ... READ MORE

Category: Conservation, Forests, HOME LANDSCAPES, Horticulture, Invasive Species, Natural Resources, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Air Potato Beetle, Air Potato Challenge, Air Potato Vine, Bay County, Invasive Species

Bay County Reefs two F101 Fighter Jets


June 27, 2014

  http://youtu.be/QWDkMOAqHLs   http://youtu.be/T7LgEHOT0no     FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact: Valerie Sale Public Information Officer Phone: (850) 248-8170 Cell: (850) 814-6122 vsale@baycountyfl.gov UPDATE: Bay ... READ MORE

Category: Coasts & Marine, Natural Resources
Tags: Artificial Reef Deployment, Artificial Reefs, Bay County, Bay County New Reefs, F101s, Fishing, Jets, Marine Ecology, Panama City Artificial Reefs, Panama City Beach Artificial Reefs, Red Snapper, Sea Grant

Historic and Modern Use of Artificial Reefs in Northwest Florida


November 21, 2012

History of Artificial Reefs and Materials Ancient mariners observed large numbers of fish inhabiting areas near sunken vessels. Our first sailors quickly realized objects placed in the sea are almost immediately colonized by marine life.   Based ... READ MORE

Category: Natural Resources
Tags: Apalachicola, Artificial Reef, Bay County, Destin, Escambia County, Fisheries, Fort Walton, Gulf Breeze, Habitat Conservation, Materials Of Opportunity, Mexico Beach, Okaloosa County, Panama City, Panhandle Outdoors, Pensacola, Recreation, Research, Santa Rosa County, Sea Life, Walton County