At UF/IFAS Extension in Brevard County, growth doesn’t just happen in the garden—it happens in people. The Roots to Work program brings education, hands-on experience, and community connection together to create meaningful opportunities ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Community Volunteers, Home Landscapes, UF/IFAS Extension
Screens have become part of just about everything in daily life. Work, school, communication, and even how people relax at the end of the day often involve a device. While technology has made life more efficient and more connected, it has also ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Agriculture, , Home Landscapes, Professional Development, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life
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
Did you know that Florida has over 315 native bee species, and 29 of them are found nowhere else? Instead of just focusing on the well-known European honey bees, which live in large hives, consider attracting our native solitary bees to your ... READ MORE
Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Fruits & Vegetables, Wildlife
Cold temperatures are uncommon in Brevard County during the winter, but they do occur. Knowing what to do, and not do, can save tender plants (tropical and subtropical) and even temperate plants that would otherwise be damaged or killed. As ... READ MORE
Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes, Lawn, Pests & Disease
How you start your morning can shape your entire day. A mindful morning routine is not just about checking things off a to-do list—it is about creating mental clarity, reducing stress, and showing up fully for whatever comes next. Instead ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, , Home Landscapes, Professional Development, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research, UF/IFAS Teaching, Work & Life
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