A few weeks back, fellow Extension Agent Thomas Derbes and I were leading a field trip for local high school biology students. We were at Big Lagoon State Park, located along the coast near Perdido Key and truly one of my favorite places ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation, Forests, Natural Resources
The Snake Watch project began in 2022. The purpose was to educate the public about which of the 40 species and subspecies of snakes found in the Pensacola Bay area were most often encountered and what time of year they were. We do not train ... READ MORE
Category: Natural Resources, Wildlife
You may have heard of “No Mow March” – well, for the Sea Grant Program in Escambia County April is when we focus on managing invasive plants – what it is called the “Weed Wrangle”. Each year across the country communities hold ... READ MORE
Category: Invasive Species, Natural Resources
Mark Twain once said – “everyone talks about the weather, but no one does anything about it”. That has been the case for the Florida panhandle now. We have been in a drought and water levels are lower. Our total rainfall for the ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, Natural Resources
Despite the cold snap that has dropped in on us this week, spring is arriving in northwest Florida. Pollen is coating cars, azaleas are in bloom, and bees are buzzing all over our blueberry bushes. During a recent trip to the trails ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation, Forests, Natural Resources
A common homeowner herbicide has recently changed ingredients. Learn about the changes and a few precautions with the new product from UF IFAS Extension Escambia County. https://youtu.be/7HNuqg36_Ug?si=1YexpFm1gdJ_1Wkz READ MORE
Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, HOME LANDSCAPES
It's not rocket science to have an attractive and healthy yard. It is however, evidence-based science. Following UF IFAS Extension recommendations will help your turf be healthy and beautiful. Don't fertilize before April 15 in North ... READ MORE
Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Lawn
Many science students are familiar with tests referred to as a lab practical. In this test creatures are placed in stations around the lab – students rotate through and have 1-2 minutes to answer 1-5 questions about the creature. I have ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, Natural Resources
Late winter and spring will be buzzing with native pollinator activity in the landscape. Learn to recognize signs of the native mining bees that will be active in the ground for a few weeks. There are many ways that you can participate in No ... READ MORE
Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, HOME LANDSCAPES
It’s Spring Break season! The recent warm weather is ideal for the incoming crowds of visitors we expect along our Gulf beaches. But as we know, having tens of thousands of often inexperienced folks from out of town converging on the water ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, Natural Resources, Water