Every year, Floridians around the state prepare for the possibility of storm impacts during our annual hurricane season. Hurricane season begins in June and runs through November. This period is marked by a greater likelihood of hurricane ... READ MORE
Category: Disaster Preparation, Forests, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Extension
Jamie Daughtery Hagyari is a certified arborist with a diverse professional background and one of our UF/ IFAS Urban Forestry Extension agents. In a recent interview, she spoke with us about her educational and professional journey and how ... READ MORE
Category: Forests, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Extension
GAINESVILLE, Fla. – UF/IFAS School of Forest, Fisheries and Geomatics Sciences along with several co-sponsors including the Florida Forest Service will mark the end of Prescribed Fire Awareness Week with a free fire festival for the public ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation, Forests, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Extension, Wildlife
SIGN UP OPEN FOR USDA NRCS ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY INCENTIVES PROGRAM AND CONSERVATION STEWARDSHIP PROGRAM Apply by November 1, 2024 The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Florida announces Fiscal Year 2025 (October 1, 2024, ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation, Disaster Preparation, Forests, Invasive Species, Natural Resources, Recreation, SFYL Hot Topic, UF/IFAS Extension, Water, Wildlife
It was University of Florida IFAS Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences Professor Mike Allen who handed a key to veteran Weather Channel Meteorologist Jim Cantore with the following instructions: Once Cantore and his camera crew entered the building, ... READ MORE
Category: Academics, Coasts & Marine, Disaster Preparation, EVENTS, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension
REPORT ALL YOUR WILD TURKEY SIGHTINGS THIS SUMMER (JUNE 1 – AUGUST 31) In addition to slowing down a bit and spending some time by the water, summertime means keeping an eye out for turkeys! The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission’s ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation, Disaster Preparation, Forests, Invasive Species, Natural Resources, Recreation, SFYL Hot Topic, UF/IFAS Extension, Water, Wildlife
ENDANGERED SPECIES DAY The third Friday in May is Endangered Species Day, a tradition started by the Endangered Species Coalition in 2006. In Florida we recognize and celebrate the remaining critical habitats on public and private lands ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation, Disaster Preparation, Forests, Invasive Species, Natural Resources, Recreation, SFYL Hot Topic, UF/IFAS Extension, Water, Wildlife
Jiangxiao Qiu, has a reputation as a rising star. Qiu is an associate professor of landscape ecology in the UF/IFAS School of Forest, Fisheries and Geomatics Sciences (SFFGS). He’s based at the UF/IFAS Fort Lauderdale Research and ... READ MORE
Category: Blog Community, , Conservation, SFYL Hot Topic, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research
PUTNAL TREE FARM TOUR APRIL 5: THANKS FOR JOINING US! Our tour last week at the Putnal family’s Tree Farm was a success. Thanks everyone who joined us and made the event possible. Congratulations once again to Terry Putnal, his father Howard ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation, Forests, Invasive Species, Money Matters, Natural Resources, Recreation, SFYL Hot Topic, UF/IFAS Extension, Water, Wildlife
2024 GREETINGS! We’re hittin’ the ground running for another year of land stewardship assistance, education, and networking opportunities. We hope to see you out there somewhere! 2024 FLORIDA LAND STEWARD WALL CALENDARS STILL AVAILABLE It’s ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation, Forests, Invasive Species, Natural Resources, Recreation, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, Water, Wildlife