Role Models Before the medals and the ribbons and the physical manifestations of success, there is a club, a meeting, an adult, a friend that changes the life of a youth. That gives them the confidence to believe… Read More
We are always on the lookout for an attractive plant for our landscape. At the nursery, some plants have a more difficult time gaining our attention. They may not be as showy with either colorful flowers and bold… Read More
Holmes, Jackson and Washington County Tourist Development Councils in partnership with the UF/IFAS Extension Washington County will be holding an agritourism workshop entitled “Keeping Your Agritourism Farm Fresh.” The workshop will be held on Thursday, March 14, 2019… Read More
As we begin our wildlife series for 2019, we will start with a snake that almost everyone has encountered but knows little about – the southern black racer. This snake is common for many reasons. It is found… Read More
When: February 26-28, 2019 Where: North FL Research & Education Center, 155 Research Rd, Quincy, FL 32351 Registration: $25 per person, either online or via the form attached This training is designed for private landowners interested in providing… Read More
Bayou Chico Managed Aquatic Plant System & Beyond Escambia County is working on a new project funded through the U.S. EPA Gulf of Mexico Program to reduce nutrient loading in Bayou Chico. The same project has the potential… Read More
What would you do with 10,000 pounds of Peanut Butter? How about change the lives of hungry families. What’s It All About? The annual Peanut Butter Challenge has begun for 2018. Unopened jars of peanut butter are collected… Read More
October is National Apple Month. A is for Apple. We all have heard this childhood saying and other apple idioms. The Fall season has arrived and along with cooler weather, shorter days, and autumn leaves comes the bounty… Read More
Reporting Rare Wildlife and Invasive Species Many county residents encounter wildlife that they feel needs to be reported. In some cases, these are encounters with unusual animals, such as panthers. In other instances, they are nuisance wildlife, such… Read More
Fish and shellfish are easy to prepare and swimming with nutritive value. Fish and shellfish have become an even more important part of the diet as people turn to more healthful eating. People are choosing fish and… Read More
