Produce Pointers – Greens by Dorothy C. Lee | Mar 3, 2020 | 2020, Family and Consumer Sciences, Family Meals, Food Preparation, Nutrition Spring showers not only bring flowers, but beautiful fresh produce from the garden. March ... READ MORE
Category: UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, WORK & LIFE
February is National Heart Health Awareness Month. On February 7th join the nation and wear red to show support and awareness for women and heart disease. National Heart Awareness Month is sponsored by the American Heart Association. ... READ MORE
Category: Health & Nutrition, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, WORK & LIFE
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
Category: Conservation, Events, Forests, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension
Pumpkins have been grown in the Americas for thousands of years. They are indigenous to the western hemisphere and were unknown in Europe before the time of Columbus. There was probably some kind of pumpkin served at the first Thanksgiving Feast. Pumpkins, ... READ MORE
Category: Community Volunteers, Food Safety, Health & Nutrition, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, WORK & LIFE
Donate unopened jars of peanut butter at the UF/IFAS Extension office in your county. The Florida Peanut Producers Association and the Florida Peanut Federation match donations. All peanut butter donations go to local food pantries to help ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Natural Resources, Professional Development, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, WORK & LIFE
August 27 & 28, 2019 Apalachicola and Eastpoint, Florida Presented by the Florida Forest Service and the Workshop Planning Team The event will start with a day of tours, including the Tate’s Hell State Forest, as well as a boat tour ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Natural Resources, Professional Development, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension
Herbs are like people; each herb has its own personality. Some herbs have bold flavors and should be used with care while others are mild and can be used more freely. View Shopping for Health: Herbs and Spices for more about this. Herbs can ... READ MORE
Category: Food Safety, Health & Nutrition, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, WORK & LIFE
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 of Fall………apples. As ... READ MORE
Category: , Food Safety, Health & Nutrition, UF/IFAS, WORK & LIFE
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, ... READ MORE
Category: , Invasive Species, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, Wildlife
Snakes Snakes: Most people either love them or hate them. While many people don't like snakes, they do appreciate the role they serve in our community. Calls to our office often include inquiries such as "how do you know if they are venomous?" ... READ MORE
Category: Natural Resources, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, Wildlife