UF/IFAS Geomatics Specialist Todd Bates, PSM presented boundary-surveying research at the 2026 Florida Space Summit at the Kennedy Space Center on October 21, 2026. Bates, who is based at the UF/IFAS Fort Lauderdale Research and Education ... READ MORE
Category: Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Extension
The UF/IFAS School of Forest, Fisheries, and Geomatics Sciences (SFFGS) has released new videos for forest landowners that explore silvopasture, fertilizers and turkey habitat as part of the My Florida Forest series and you will most likely ... READ MORE
Category: Forests, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Extension
Florida Agricultural Producers and Forest Landowners Impacted by Hurricane Isaias Offered an Extended Deadline for USDA Conservation Programs Landowners in impacted counties can apply by November 16, 2026. Deadline for all others is October ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation, Disaster Preparation, Forests, Invasive Species, Natural Resources, Recreation, SFYL Hot Topic, UF/IFAS Extension, Water, Wildlife
Story and Photos by Gage LaPierre/UF Native Plant Nursery Project manager After months of growing and preparing, our little green recruits have officially made it into the field! The UF/IFAS Native Plant Nursery Project recently teamed ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Extension
By Suzette Cook When the trigger on the starter pistol goes off on Halloween morning at Austin Cary Forest, hundreds of runners will head down the trails, many of them dressed as forest creatures. The annual Flatwoods 5K event is encouraging ... READ MORE
Category: Forests, Recreation, UF/IFAS Extension
The Native Plant Horticulture Foundation (NPHF) is teaming up with the UF/IFAS School of Forest, Fisheries, and Geomatics Sciences (SFFGS) for the inaugural Native Plant Drop event on October 23, 2026 at the Reitz Union. Students concerned ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation
Hurricane Isaias Taking Aim at Florida We are closely watching Hurricane Isaias. Make sure you have the provisions needed should the storm impact your area. See the UF/IFAS Disaster Preparation and Recovery site for guidance. As always, ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation, Disaster Preparation, Forests, Invasive Species, Natural Resources, Recreation, SFYL Hot Topic, UF/IFAS Extension, Water, Wildlife
Two dozen Florida native plant and seed industry professionals attended the inaugural Wildland Seed Harvesting Best Management Practices Certificate Training Day on September 22, 2026, an effort that aims to help seed harvesters gain ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation, Forests, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Extension
We're back with another intern spotlight! This summer of 2026, we were lucky enough to bring aboard two interns to learn about urban forestry and Extension in Florida. Their contributions to our programs helped us reach young people, residents, ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Forests, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Teaching
Wetland Preserve Recognized as Florida Land Steward Ambassadors at the 2026 Florida Forestry Association Annual Meeting The Florida Land Steward Ambassador award is presented to Wetland Preserve for outstanding communications and service ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation, Forests, Invasive Species, Natural Resources, Recreation, SFYL Hot Topic, UF/IFAS Extension, Water, Wildlife