Category: Wildlife

Celebrate Pollinator Week – June 17-23, 2024

by Holly Abeels
June 17, 2024

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
Tags: Brevard County, Environment, Florida Sea Grant, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Gardening, Wildlife

Fostering Curiosity: Why Kids Should Learn About Wildlife

by Gus Koerner
February 8, 2024

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

4-H Kids Learn Outdoor Skills in the Hunting Discipline

by Gus Koerner
January 11, 2024

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
Tags: 4-H, Disaster, Hunting, Knife, Knives, Safety, Shooting Sports, Youth Development

Are You a Safe Hunter for Life?

by Gus Koerner
December 21, 2023

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
Tags: FWC, Hunting, Safe Hunter, Youth

Friends Groups offer continued learning for Florida Master Naturalists

by Holly Abeels
February 15, 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 Holly Abeels & Katherine Clements Are you a ... READ MORE

Category: Coasts & Marine, NATURAL RESOURCES, Recreation, UF/IFAS Extension, Water, Wildlife
Tags: Florida Master Naturalist Program, FMNP, Pgm_EcoNR

The Alligatorweed Stem Borer: Unsung Hero of Aquatic Weed Management

by Bonnie Wells
October 14, 2020

Growing up along a creek that snaked its way through my hometown in the Mississippi Delta, I knew more than most people my age about alligatorweed, the invasive water-impeding amaranth weed species clogging waterways across the Southeastern ... READ MORE

Category: Coasts & Marine, Horticulture, Invasive Species, NATURAL RESOURCES, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS Extension, Water, Wildlife
Tags: #UFBugs, Alligatorweed, Aquatic Weeds, Biocontrol

Casting Animal Tracks In Your Own Back Yard

by Gus Koerner
April 14, 2020

One does not have to travel great distances to find traces of wildlife. They can be found in your own back yard! Once they're found, that memory can be kept forever by casting it in Plaster of Paris for a few pennies using readily available ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Camp, Conservation, Curriculum, Recreation, UF/IFAS Teaching, Wildlife
Tags: 4-H, Conservation, Wildlife ID, YHEC, Youth

Celebrating a Tortoise and a Turtle Here in Florida

by Holly Abeels
April 13, 2020

There are two species of reptiles that you might have heard about recently here in Florida: the gopher tortoise and the leatherback sea turtle. One species can be found on land while the other spends its entire life in the ocean. Let’s learn ... READ MORE

Category: Coasts & Marine, NATURAL RESOURCES, UF/IFAS Extension, Wildlife
Tags: Florida Sea Grant, Gopher Tortoise, Leatherback Sea Turtle, Wildlife

Fishermen – Use Best Practices and Assist with Data Collection during Red Snapper Opening

by Holly Abeels
July 10, 2019

The South Atlantic recreational red snapper mini-season opens this Friday July 12th for two consecutive weekends. This is a great opportunity both for recreational fishermen to bring home a red snapper for dinner (with a bag limit of 1 fish ... READ MORE

Category: Coasts & Marine, NATURAL RESOURCES, UF/IFAS Extension, Wildlife
Tags: Fish, Fisheries, Florida Sea Grant

Frogs: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly

by J. Johnson
May 8, 2019

How do you react when you see a frog? Are you frightened and run away, fascinated and want to catch one, hungry and want to eat the legs, or disgusted and turn your head? Most frogs are quite important to the environment and to humans. However, ... READ MORE

Category: Invasive Species, NATURAL RESOURCES, Wildlife
Tags: Cane Toad, Cuban Frog, Frog Facts, Invasive, Invasive Frogs, Invasive Species, Toad, Tree Frog

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