What would you do if you saw a large 3 to 4 inch snail, like the one in the header, crawling across your driveway? Before you deem something to be detrimental to your landscape, accurate identification is critical. A very small percentage of ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Agriculture, , Crops, Curriculum, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Invasive Species, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Extension, Wildlife
Do you enjoy watching butterflies, birds and other wildlife? If the answer is yes, this program is for you. Learn how to attract wildlife and pollinators by (more…) READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Agriculture, , Conservation, Events, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Natural Resources, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS Extension, WildlifeWhen was the last time you went to camp? Now's the time to sign up for Camp Florida-friendly classes, a fun interactive camp for adults. The camp is for 3 days and you can sign up to attend one, two or all three classes. Classes start at ... READ MORE
Category: Camp, Events, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Horticulture, Invasive Species, Natural Resources, Pests & Disease, Recreation, UF/IFAS Extension, Wildlife
They're back...the annual invasion of the lubber grasshoppers. Small lubber grasshoppers appear to bubble up from the soil forming a black mass that move in groups as they consume plants along the way. Don't procrastinate! (more…) READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Crops, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Natural Resources, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, Wildlife
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: 4-H & Youth, Invasive Species, Natural Resources, Wildlife
Have you seen big game in your area but they never seem to cross in front of your sights? Planting wildlife food plots is one way to help attract game species to stop right in front of your stand. Location, Location, Location No matter ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Livestock, Natural Resources, Wildlife
by Mark E. Hostetler If you were to look at Florida from an airplane, you would see urban environments expanding into natural areas. Thousands of people are moving into Florida each year. To make room for people moving to Florida, vast areas ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation, Natural Resources, Wildlife
By Samantha Grenrock UF/IFAS Communications When it comes to urban planning, sometimes a bird in hand is not worth two in the bush. Researchers with the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences have created an online ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Conservation, Horticulture, Natural Resources, Wildlife