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NISAW 2016 – Beach Vitex in the Florida Panhandle


February 23, 2016

In 2013 we began writing about a potential invasive plant in the Florida panhandle called Beach Vitex (Vitex rotundifolia). The first record we knew of was reported from Pensacola Beach and was posted on EDDmaps.org. According to this website ... READ MORE

Category: Natural Resources
Tags: Beach Vitex, Exotic Species, Invasive, Invasive Control, Invasive Of The Day, Invasive Species, Invasives, Lend A Hand, NISAW2016, Panhandle Outdoors, Plants, Sustainable Living

Six Simple Ideas for Dealing with Your Unwanted Exotic Pet


March 6, 2015

Now that we have completed National Invasive Species Awareness Week many readers have learned what NOT to do with their unwanted exotic pets… but what DO you do with them? Here are six simple suggestions for you to consider. Many professional ... READ MORE

Category: Natural Resources
Tags: Environmental Education, Exotic Pet, Exotic Species, Fighting Panhandle Invasives, Habitat Conservation, Invasive Control, Invasives, Lend A Hand, Panhandle Outdoors, Pet, Stewardship, Urban Wildlife, Wildlife