Blog post written by Laila Cohen, UF/IFAS Extension Brevard County intern Did You Know... Florida has the highest number of shark bites in the U.S. In 2024, 14 unprovoked shark bites occurred in Florida, 8 of which were in Volusia County, ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, Conservation, NATURAL RESOURCES, UF/IFAS Extension, Wildlife
April 22nd is Earth Day The first Earth Day was held on April 22, 1970. On that day, over 20 million Americans participated in various activities across the country, making it one of the largest demonstrations in US history. The first Earth ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation, NATURAL RESOURCES
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
In February 2025, I attended the Indian River Lagoon Symposium. Every year the symposium aims to present the latest knowledge and research about the Indian River Lagoon (IRL) and its management. If you’re interested in learning more about ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, Community Volunteers, Conservation, NATURAL RESOURCES, UF/IFAS Extension, Water, Wildlife
Hey there, young horse enthusiasts! Today, we will learn about something super important for our environment and horses—how to manage horse manure properly. It might sound a little yucky, but it’s cool because it helps keep ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Conservation, NATURAL RESOURCES, UF/IFAS Extension
In today's fast-paced world filled with technology and routines, it's easy for kids to lose touch with the wonders of nature. But teaching kids about wildlife isn't just important for the environment—it's also great for them. Let's take a ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, , Conservation, NATURAL RESOURCES, Wildlife
In Florida 4-H, there are five shooting sports disciplines: archery, rifle, shotgun, muzzleloading, and hunting. While all are popular among kids and families, the hunting discipline is the most varied. Kids love it because they learn useful, ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, , Clubs & Volunteers, Conservation, Recreation, Wildlife
About Hunter Safety I've taught hunter safety for the Florida Fish and Wildlife and Conservation Commission (FWC) since 2008. In the class I teach, which is the online completion class, we review safety, laws, and regulations, and significant ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, , Clubs & Volunteers, Conservation, Wildlife
Let me tell you a story… About two years ago my wife and I had the unfortunate circumstance to have scurrying little feet running through our attic. We knew it was an animal but did not know which kind if there was more than one, and how it ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Conservation
As a UF/IFAS extension agent I, like all my extension colleagues, receive a lot of resources about the state of the current COVID-19 pandemic. However, as someone who specializes in water resources, I couldn’t envision how COVID-19 would impact ... READ MORE
Category: , Coasts & Marine, Conservation, NATURAL RESOURCES, UF/IFAS Extension, Water