Over the last 25 years the number of sea turtle nests in Escambia County has varied from 9 in 2007 to a 74 in 2012 and has averaged around 32 each season. During the 1990’s nesting activity was increasing from a decade earlier. The number ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation, Natural Resources
Those who have lived in the Pensacola area for many years will remember the days when our local bayous were places people water skied, kids learn to swim, and fishermen brought home plenty of speckled trout. But today we see little of this. ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, Conservation, Natural Resources, WaterAre you interested in exploring and discovering more about the waterways and wildlife around you? If so, Panhandle Outdoors LIVE may be right up your alley. In 2012, natural resources Extension Agents took over 200 people on trips ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation, Natural Resources
It is hard to say that one turtle is more beautiful than another; it is like saying one of your children is more beautiful than another, but this is one beautiful turtle! The diamondback terrapin is the only brackish water turtle in the ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation, Natural Resources, WildlifeEveryone loves sea turtles. One of the most exhilarating moments a person can have to is to see a sea turtle swimming in the Gulf from the beach, or a boat, or from our local fishing pier. It is an exciting moment not only for us but ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, Conservation, Natural Resources, WildlifeOur next event is a rain barrel workshop, held in conjunction with the City of Pensacola. Why use a rain barrel? These 58-gallon food grade barrels can be installed to capture rainwater off your roof and reused in a garden or yard. During ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Water