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
I am not going to lie; slime molds are weird. They are weird in a “star role in a cheesy 70’s horror flick” kind of way. They come in nearly every shade of the rainbow and a wide… Read More
Late August is prime time for floating or canoeing down north Florida’s slow-moving, cold-water rivers. It is favorite summer tradition for our family, floating for hours in inner tubes and stopping to jump off rope swings. If you… Read More
Unfortunately the Panhandle Outdoors Live events that we have enjoyed for the past several years are not possible right now. Given the limitations of the current situation, the Panhandle Outdoors team has moved their efforts to an online… Read More
Over the last eight weeks we have learned a lot about the magic molecule we call water. In Lesson 1 we learned that it is a polar – that it is like a magnet and thus, attaches to… Read More
In our series Water, the Magic Molecule we have done lessons that have covered several topics concerning water. – We know that water is a polar molecule, and because of this can dissolve most organic and inorganic compounds… Read More
Updated 03/16/20 As we continue to monitor COVID-19 in Florida, I wanted to take a moment to update our UF/IFAS Extension community about our current status, best practices and next steps. Please call your local UF/IFAS Extension office… Read More
Happy New Year! This year we will be changing things up a bit to allow for new participants to attend our monthly workshops. Please note the dates and times of each presentation, as they will change from evenings… Read More
DEADLINE: January 14, 2020 MAIL TO: UF/IFAS Extension Escambia County 3740 Stefani Road Cantonment, FL 32533 DETAILS: Celebrate trees this Arbor Day by sending mail art to the Extension office. Be creative and have fun! When you create… 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
