Category: Recreation

Congratulations Bill Black and Denise Matthews of Sparkleberry Farm, 2022 Florida Land Stewards of the Year, Alachua County, FL

by Chris Demers
January 19, 2022

Bill Black and Denise Matthews purchased their 80-acre Sparkleberry Farm property in November 2010. Their goal was to transform the neglected stands of pine, cypress, and hardwoods into a more productive and sustainable condition for timber ... READ MORE

Category: Conservation, Forests, Invasive Species, Natural Resources, Recreation, UF/IFAS Extension, Wildlife
Tags: Natural Resource Conservation, Prescribed Fires, Timber, Trees

Florida Land Steward Update, November 5, 2021

by Chris Demers
November 5, 2021

FLORIDA FORESTS WEEK Thanks for your part in highlighting the benefits of Florida’s Forests this week. As Forests Week comes to a close this weekend, we have some new resources and assistance programs available, new events on the calendar, ... READ MORE

Category: Conservation, Forests, Natural Resources, Recreation, UF/IFAS Extension, Water

Congratulations Ashlee White: 2021 Glen Harris Tree Farm Inspector of the Year

by Chris Demers
November 5, 2021

By Chris Demers, UF/IFAS School of Forest, Fisheries, and Geomatics Sciences and Greg Marshall, Florida Forest Service Ashlee White has served as County Forester for Santa Rosa County since 2016 and has been very active in assisting private ... READ MORE

Category: Conservation, Forests, Natural Resources, Recreation, UF/IFAS Extension, Water

Florida Land Steward Update, October 29, 2021

by Chris Demers
October 29, 2021

CELEBRATE FLORIDA FORESTS WEEK, OCTOBER 31 – NOVEMBER 6, 2021 Florida's 17 million acres of forests provide wood products, clean water, wildlife habitat, carbon storage, recreational opportunities, and beauty for residents and visitors. This ... READ MORE

Category: Conservation, Forests, Natural Resources, Recreation, UF/IFAS Extension, Water

Family Fishing Days Resume August 21st

by Kim Scotto
June 14, 2021

UF’s Fishing For Success to resume programs and events this summer Family Fishing Days start up with our Back-to-School Bonanza on August 21st 2021. Our monthly free and open to the public fishing events will take place from 8 am to noon. ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Recreation, UF/IFAS Extension, Water
Tags: Fishing For Success

SFFGS Renaming Ceremony

by Kim Scotto
March 22, 2021

The University of Florida’s School of Forest Resources and Conservation is now the School of Forest, Fisheries, and Geomatics Sciences (SFFGS). The new name was announced Monday at a brief outdoor ceremony. SFFGS started as a forestry department ... READ MORE

Category: Coasts & Marine, Conservation, Forests, Natural Resources, Recreation, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research, UF/IFAS Teaching, Water

CALS Alumna Highlight: Cara Huntley

by Olivia Doyle
February 25, 2021

Cara Huntley graduated with her bachelor’s degree in entomology and nematology in 2012 and her master's degree in forest resources and conservation in 2014. She is currently working as the Camping Services Manager for Girl Scouts of West Central ... READ MORE

Category: Natural Resources, Recreation, UF/IFAS Teaching
Tags: CALS, CALS Alumni, Cals Careers, Career Services, Entomology And Nematology

SFRC Serves: William Yarley

by Rachel Kyle
July 16, 2020

Welcome to our new Summer Blog Series, SFRC Serves. On Tuesdays and Thursdays we are sharing stories of how our students and alumni give back to their communities. Name: William Yarley Program: Bachelor in Forest Resources and Conservation William ... READ MORE

Category: Community Volunteers, Natural Resources, Recreation, Work & Life
Tags: Natural Resource Conservation, Sfrc, SFRCServes, Students, Volunteer

SFRC Serves: Shayna Jacques

by Rachel Kyle
June 29, 2020

Welcome to our new Summer Blog Series, SFRC Serves. On Tuesdays and Thursdays we are sharing stories of how our students and alumni give back to their communities. Name: Shayna Jacques Program: Master's in Ecological Restoration Shayna ... READ MORE

Category: , Community Volunteers, Conservation, Natural Resources, Recreation
Tags: Biologist, Sfrc, SFRCServes, STEM, Students, Volunteer

SFRC Serves: Cayley Buckner

by Rachel Kyle
May 27, 2020

Welcome to our new Summer Blog Series, SFRC Serves. On Tuesdays and Thursdays we are sharing stories of how our students and alumni give back to their communities. Our second feature is Cayley Buckner. Cayley Buckner works as an Outdoor Guide ... READ MORE

Category: , Community Volunteers, Recreation, UF/IFAS Teaching
Tags: SFRCServes, Students, Volunteer

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