On Saturday October 24, Escambia County 4-H members put their critical thinking skills on display in the 2020 Consumer Judging Contest. In this virtual contest, youth are given scenarios and guidelines in order to rate 4 given products… Read More
Movies set in the deep South often start with sweeping views of ancient live oak or cypress trees draped with Spanish moss (Tillandsia usneoides). The mysterious-looking plant lends a haunting feel to a landscape. But believe it or… Read More
In our last two lessons we followed the development of modern science. It begins with observations (ocean currents, orbit of the moon) – which led to logical explanations (whatever you all came up with right/wrong) – and then… Read More
Welcome to the Nesting Box, a new weekly blog about owning a raising backyard poultry. As the livestock agent for UF/IFAS Extension Escambia County, I frequently get calls from citizens who are looking to start a backyard flock,… Read More
In the Nature of Science lessons, we are looking at how the subject of marine science started, and how it works. In Lesson 1 we looked at the observations made by the ancient sea captains and looked closer… Read More
In Nature of Science Lesson 1 we looked at the contribution the ancient merchant marines made to the beginning of marine science. In the 1500s countries were beginning to send sailing ships across the oceans in search of… Read More
Lemongrass is an easy herb to grow in the North Florida Garden. Learn the basics of plant care and ideas for use in the kitchen with UF IFAS Extension Escambia County.
The classic succulent vegetable of summer is ripe for your salads, sandwiches and salsa. Tomatoes can be used many ways to make good food with good nutrition. Uses & Preparation Unripe tomatoes take 3 to 4 days to… Read More
Recently there was a report of high fecal bacteria in a portion of Perdido Bay. I received a few concerned emails about the possible source. Follow up sampling from several agencies in both Florida and Alabama confirmed the… Read More
According to the University of Florida/IFAS Invasive Species Council, invasive species are organisms that are non-native to an area, introduced by humans, and are causing an environmental or economic problem. For residents and visitors to Florida, this definition… Read More
