I have the Merlin Bird ID mobile app on my phone. It comes in handy when I hear a bird, but I am not sure what it is. The app has a feature where you can record sound, and it compares the sound to its database of bird calls. Then, it shows you ... READ MORE
Category: NATURAL RESOURCES, UF/IFAS Extension, Wildlife
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
Winter in Florida usually means that visitors from northern states come here to escape colder weather. More exciting for us, though, are the visitors we see in our waters! Pregnant North Atlantic Right Whale females migrate from their northern ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, NATURAL RESOURCES, UF/IFAS Extension
Join us at the UF/IFAS Extension Brevard County Office for some fun learning experiences this September! Below is our current class list for the month. Water Bath and Pressure Canning September 8 | 10 am - 12 pm Learn the basics of canning ... READ MORE
Category: Events
Florida has an abundance of marine animals that you can spot while on the water or walking along the shoreline. This includes several dolphin species that are found in Florida’s coastal waters. The most common dolphin you might see is the ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, NATURAL RESOURCES, UF/IFAS Extension
Join us at the UF/IFAS Extension Brevard County Office for some fun learning experiences this September! Below is our current class list for the month. 4-H Makers Club 1st & 3rd Tuesday of the month from 4 pm to 6 pm For kids 8 to 18, Learn ... READ MORE
Category: Events
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
Out and about viewing golf greens is where I’ve been lately as the Commercial Horticulture Extension Agent in Brevard County. Here in the county is where you will find 25 golf courses across the 1,557 square miles of land space that is bordered ... READ MORE
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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
The world is divided into two types of people, cat lovers and dog lovers. Occasionally you run into someone like myself that like both. Each animal has its own charm, the loyal dog and the fickle cat. Cats can be pesky, especially when they ... READ MORE
Category: UF/IFAS Extension, Wildlife