Claire Lewis has been selected to lead the Florida-Friendly Landscaping™ Program (FFL) as a state specialized agent. Lewis has worked for the FFL program for more than a decade and served as interim director for the last year. She was ... READ MORE
Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, UF/IFAS Extension, Water
Michael Dukes, director of the UF/IFAS Center for Land Use Efficiency (CLUE), is the new Associate Dean for Extension effective immediately. In this newly created position, Dukes will oversee the administration of a variety of programs ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, Water
Bird habitats are affected by population and urban growth, but there are many opportunities to design and manage urban landscapes for a variety of birds. However, there is no simple evaluation tool that translates empirical research ... READ MORE
Category: Wildlife
H2OSAV (Water Savings, Analytics, and Verification) is a UF/IFAS Extension program helping measurably save Florida water. The program is led by UF/IFAS State Specialized Extension Agent, Dr. Nick Taylor. The program works with local governments, ... READ MORE
Category: Water
The 2021 Urban Landscape Summit kicked off with a State of the Landscape Industry panel. This first session provided an overview of today's landscape industry conditions. Opening remarks and panel discussion focused on water use and growth around ... READ MORE
Category: WaterThe popular Urban Landscape Summit returns in virtual format every Wednesday, 1-2:30 p.m., from January 20 until March 31. You can register through Zoom for all the sessions or just topics you are interested in. Make sure to scroll and select ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Horticulture, Lawn, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease, Turf, Water
Dr. Charles Barrett, Regional Specialized Agent in Water Resources, discussed agent and grower perspectives on soil moisture sensors during the 2020 Virtual Ag BMP Summit. (more…) READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, WaterDrs. Mark Clark and Lincoln Zotarelli discussed alternative irrigation methods to seepage and their impact on water quality and quantity. (more…) READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, WaterDr. Amy Shober, a professor and extension specialist in nutrient management at the University of Delaware, was the third speaker of the 2020 Virtual Ag BMP Summit. Dr. Shober discussed the current state of the Chesapeake Bay Watershed and the ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Agriculture, Water
Alachua County and South Florida are participating in a global iNaturalist City Nature Challenge, April 24-27, 2020, and you can help put our communities on the map! (more…) READ MORE
Category: Community Volunteers, Conservation, NATURAL RESOURCES, UF/IFAS Extension, Wildlife