Water – Lesson 1
Jacques Cousteau once said, “it is strange that they call this planet Earth… there is so little of it”. This is true. 70% of the surface of this planet is covered in water but to call it that… Read More
Local Widlife – Lesson 1
Normally I would begin a series like this with an introduction to local wildlife and not a specific topic. However, I have – in the last few days – witnessed several cases of territoriality in my backyard and… Read More
Invasive Species – Lesson 1
Since we are not sure of everyone’s level of invasive species understanding, let’s start from the beginning – the ole “this is a baseball” idea. Actually, different agencies and departments define the term differently. Some may call one… Read More
2020 Year of the Turtle – the musk turtles
As with mud turtles, full grown musk turtles are no bigger than your hand. They differ from mud turtles in that they have a single hinge on their plastron and the scutes just above that hinge are rectangular… Read More
Produce Pointers – Greens
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 in National Nutrition Month. Celebrate with nutritious delicious GREENS. … Read More
COVID-19 and UF/IFAS Extension
Updated 03/15/20 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. The personal health and safety of everyone… Read More
2020 Escambia County 4-H Events-Making the Best, Better!
The UF/IFAS Escambia County Extension Office hosted 4-H County Events on March 6 and 7, 2020. 4-H County Events consist of competitions in public speaking, demonstrations and illustrated talks, photography, graphic design, and share-the-fun (talent) activities. The event… Read More
Embrace the Gulf 2020 – the marine mammals
When it comes to charismatic wildlife, there are few that are more than marine mammals. Everyone loves whales and dolphins. Even today, as many years as I have been working on the water, my colleagues and myself still… Read More
Tomato and Pepper Plant Sale in Escambia County
Get a jump on growing Florida’s favorite fruit at the Tomato and Pepper Plant Sale on Saturday, March 28 from 8:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Escambia County Master Gardener Volunteers will offer information and demonstrations on container edibles,… Read More
Sea Grant Notes – Mar 6, 2020
March 6, 2020 Sea Grant Notes DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH IS NOW MONITORING 10 SITES FOR BACTERIA IN SWIMMING WATERS IN THE PENSACOLA BAY AREA This week all are GOOD – you can check out which sites are… Read More