Snakes have been one of the most frequent calls I have received as an Extension Agent and one of the most popular programs I have provided over the last 15 years. People are nervous about these animals and want to know more about them. The ... READ MORE
Category: Natural Resources, Wildlife
Who doesn’t love a dolphin? Okay, I know there are fishermen out there who aren’t enthusiasts, but the rest of us? Mostly fanatics. Like half the girls who went into marine biology, it was an early love of dolphins that first got me ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, Natural Resources, Wildlife
This past weekend, fans attending the University of Central Florida (UCF) home game vs #2 ranked Brigham Young University tore down the goalposts. The shocking underdog double-overtime win against a top-ranked team energized everyone ... READ MORE
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Over my time here with Extension, I have found the invasive species topic an interesting one. Locally I found the response to be “it’s not a problem, until it’s a problem”. From an invasive species management point of view, you would ... READ MORE
Category: Invasive Species, Natural Resources
When an American cowboy comes to mind, most of us envision the plains of Texas. But in reality, Florida is also a huge cattle state, and has a 500-year ranching tradition. Florida—especially the central counties of Okeechobee, Highlands, ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation, Livestock, Natural Resources, Recreation, Wildlife
A hummingbird feeder is always a good addition to a landscape. Adding perennials and shrubs that supply nutrient rich nectar is also very important. Learn about a few plants that are hummingbird favorites for spring, summer, and fall. https://youtu.be/MSMJtrpIuPE?si=q1QdA6pbYjHkPRvx READ MORE
Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, HOME LANDSCAPES
The University of North Florida (UNF) student body voted the osprey (Pandion haliaetus) as their mascot in the late 1970’s. Located in Jacksonville, the UNF campus is prime osprey territory, and the birds are frequently seen flying overhead. ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, Natural Resources, Wildlife
For those who are not aware of this project, Florida Sea Grant logs snake encounters that occur in Escambia and Santa Rosa counties. The purpose for this is to provide information to the public as to which species people most often encounter ... READ MORE
Category: Natural Resources, Wildlife
College football chants and cheers are always great fun. From University of Arkansas fans “calling the hogs” to Ole Miss’s throwback “Hotty Toddy” cheer, these decades-old crowd participation rituals serve to fire up the fans and ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, Conservation, Forests, Natural Resources, Wildlife
A hurricane seems like an obvious and ideal football mascot. A storm like that implies power, strength, and intensity running roughshod over anything in its way. I have discussed hurricanes in this blog before—and Florida is the most ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, Conservation, Natural Resources, Recreation, Wildlife