Blog post written by Laila Cohen, UF/IFAS Extension Brevard County intern Monarch Butterflies Monarch butterflies (Danaus plexippus) are one of the most well-known species of butterflies in North America. They are an orange and black migratory ... READ MORE
Category: Home Landscapes, NATURAL RESOURCES
Join us at the UF/IFAS Extension Brevard County Office for some fun learning experiences! Make sure to follow us on Eventbrite to be notified by email whenever we post a new class: https://brevardextension.eventbrite.com Want this sent ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Agriculture, Events, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Work & Life
March 2025 Upcoming Classes & Events Join us at the UF/IFAS Extension Brevard County Office for some fun learning experiences! Make sure to follow us on Eventbrite to be notified by email whenever we post a new class: https://brevardextension.eventbrite.com Want ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Agriculture, , Coasts & Marine, Community Volunteers, Conservation, Events, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Health & Nutrition, Horticulture, Lawn, NATURAL RESOURCES, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS Extension, Wildlife, Work & Life
Blog post written by Mandy Baily Celebrate Nature’s Wings and Petals! What do insect wings and flower petals have in common? Both come in an astounding array of colors. Insects and flowers are integral pieces of the natural puzzle that ... READ MORE
Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, NATURAL RESOURCES, UF/IFAS Extension, Wildlife
'Tis the season of love, and amidst the heart hoopla, I am spreading my enduring affection for one of my favorite group of organisms: Bugs! But, before you cringe at the thought of all bugs as being pests, ravaging your roses or zesting your ... READ MORE
Category: Home Landscapes
There is nothing more satisfying than growing your own food at home! One unique plant to try your hand at is blueberries. Brevard County 4-H is offering a new project for the 2020-2021 4-H year focused on raising blueberry plants. If you've ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Agriculture, Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension
Co-authors: Holly Abeels, Alicia Betancourt, and Dr. Ashley Smyth April 22, 2020 is the 50th anniversary of Earth Day. The theme for this year’s Earth Day is “climate action”. Climate change is the biggest challenge the world faces ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, Conservation, Home Landscapes, NATURAL RESOURCES, UF/IFAS Extension, Water, Work & Life
The UF/IFAS Indian River Research and Education Center, the UF/IFAS Extension St Lucie County and partner agencies are hosting a series of field demonstration days throughout central and south Florida focusing on Brazilian peppertree biological ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Events, Home Landscapes, Invasive Species, NATURAL RESOURCES
The holiday season is rolling around again. It’s almost that time to start getting ready for the November funfest called Thanksgiving, when we all eat too much and worry about that ever-expanding waistline. This year can be different...Make ... READ MORE
Category: Fruits & Vegetables, Health & Nutrition
A common activity for gardeners is to attract wildlife to their yard by planting specific plants, using feeders, and even nesting boxes. When it comes to squirrels though, my suggestion is to add plants to your landscape that provide food and ... READ MORE
Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Horticulture, Wildlife