Category: Community Volunteers

Superheroes of the Natural World

by Justina Dacey
March 5, 2021

We’re highlighting all things Florida Master Naturalist Program (FMNP) in 2021 as the program marks its 20th anniversary. To learn more about FMNP, view the first blog post here. By Justina Dacey and Rick O’Connor If there were ... READ MORE

Category: Coasts & Marine, Community Volunteers, Conservation, Forests, Invasive Species, Natural Resources, Recreation, UF/IFAS Extension, Water, Wildlife
Tags: Community Science, Florida Master Naturalist Program, FMNP, Invasive Species, Living Shorelines, UF/IFAS Escambia Extension, UF/IFAS Nassau Extension

Let’s Walk Florida

by Dorothy Lee
April 22, 2020

Program Overview Let’s Walk Florida is a 10-week physical activity education program designed to promote physical wellness among Floridians. Participants may choose from two tracks, according to their goals and exercise background – health ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Community Volunteers, Food Safety, Health & Nutrition, Home Management, Natural Resources, Relationships & Family, UF/IFAS Extension, WORK & LIFE

Pumpkin – King of the Pies

by Dorothy Lee
November 14, 2019

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
Tags: Pie, Pumpkin

Master Gardener Volunteer Program Information Session

by Beth Bolles
July 3, 2019

If you are interested in the University of Florida Master Gardener Volunteer Program in Escambia County, plan to attend a special Volunteer Open House on Tuesday, August 6. Learn about training sessions, volunteer activities, and the role of ... READ MORE

Category: Community Volunteers, Florida-Friendly Landscaping
Tags: Gardening, Horticulture, Landscaping, Lawns, Learning, Master Gardeners Volunteers, Plants, Volunteering

Random Acts of Kindness Day

by Angela Hinkle
February 12, 2019

Though not a widely publicized day on most calendars, Random Acts of Kindness Day, February 17th, is worth some attention. Random Acts of Kindness Day is a day when everybody gets the chance to do something nice for someone else. A Little History There’s ... READ MORE

Category: Community Volunteers, WORK & LIFE
Tags: Giving, Health & Wellness, Kindness

10,000 Pounds of Peanut Butter

by Angela Hinkle
October 20, 2018

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 throughout the ... READ MORE

Category: , Community Volunteers, Health & Nutrition, Money Matters, WORK & LIFE
Tags: Family Nutrition & Health, Panhandle-agriculture, Panhandle-livingwell

Master Gardener Program Forms Endowment Fund

by Beth Bolles
September 5, 2018

The Escambia County Master Gardener Program has formed the Escambia County Master Gardener Endowment Fund, in conjunction with the University of Florida Foundation. The University of Florida Foundation, a nonprofit organization, will be managing ... READ MORE

Category: Community Volunteers, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Horticulture, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Community, Endowment, Escambia County, Master Gardeners, UF Foundation, Volunteers, Youth

Peanut Butter Challenge Champion

by Angela Hinkle
November 3, 2017

So you say you never win anything? Taking the Peanut Butter Challenge is a competition you’re guaranteed to win. You can help feed the hungry in Florida’s Panhandle this year by donating peanut butter during the annual Peanut Butter Challenge, ... READ MORE

Category: Community Volunteers, Health & Nutrition, WORK & LIFE
Tags: Family Nutrition & Health, Peanut Butter Challenge

DNA Barcoding Our Way into Understanding the Lionfish Problem

by Rick O'Connor
September 8, 2017

In the late 1980's a few exotic lionfish were found off the coast of Dania Florida. I do not think anyone foresaw the impact this was going to have. Producing tens of thousands of drifting eggs per female each week, they began to disperse following ... READ MORE

Category: Coasts & Marine, Community Volunteers, Invasive Species
Tags: Invasive Species, Lionfish

Master Gardener Volunteer Training Class Applications

by Beth Bolles
August 8, 2017

We are now accepting applications for the 2018 Master Gardener Volunteer Training program. If you are interested in learning about gardening and serving the community, please request an application packet by calling 475-5230 or emailing bbolles@ufl.edu READ MORE

Category: Community Volunteers, Horticulture, Lawn, Natural Resources
Tags: Escambia County, Extension, Gardening, Master Gardeners, University Of Florida, Volunteer

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