Health Advisories Health advisories are issued in estuarine systems by the Department of Health when colonies of Enterococcus bacteria surpass 71 colonies/100ml of sample. If they get this number a second sample is pulled to… Read More
If you enjoy a walk in some of the Panhandle’s naturally wooded areas you often come across many selections of ferns. One of my favorites to come across is the cinnamon fern, Osmundastrum cinnamomeum. This… Read More
I am always on the lookout for interesting plants and animals any time I go outside. In the spring, of course, birds start hatching, wayward baby squirrels leave the nest, and wildflowers start to bloom…. Read More
EDRR Invasive Species Beach Vitex (Vitex rotundfolia) Define Invasive Species: must have ALL of the following – Is non-native to the area, in our case northwest Florida Introduced by humans, whether intentional or accidental… Read More
I loved dandelions as a kid. The idea of a backyard full of magical wishes (granted only if you could blow away all the wispy seed heads in one blow) was too terrific to pass… Read More
The history of life on our planet is divided into “Ages”. There was the “Age of Fish” and the “Age of Reptiles”, and they say we are now in the “Age of Mammals” – actually… Read More
This past weekend, March 26 and 27, 2021, 4-H and FFA youth competed at the Gulf Coast Agriculture and Natural Resources Youth Organization’s spring livestock show and auction. Youth exhibited chickens, rabbits, guinea pigs, pigs,… Read More
Thursday April 22, 2021 9:00 am – 11:00 am Speakers & Topics: Sam & Scott Walker, Escambia County Producers Interest in the Project Dr. Michael Mulvaney, Cropping Systems Specialist WFREC Soil Moisture from… Read More
When my son was in middle school, I got a rare midday text from him with a photo. The picture was of a foot-tall, spindly, reddish weed and the accompanying text said, “Mom, do you… Read More
It is understood that the number one cause of species decline worldwide is habitat loss. As habitats are altered and removed, fish and wildlife species adapt, move, or die. The planet has witnessed an overall… Read More
