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UF/IFAS TEAMS Opportunities April 17, 2026


April 17, 2026

UF/IFAS TEAMS Opportunities for April 17, 2026 IFAS Human Resources has now created an opportunity for you to view, at a glance, newly posted IFAS TEAMS positions. Please click on the link for further details. These positions were vacant ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Agriculture, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Communications, UF/IFAS Research, UF/IFAS Teaching, Work & Life
Tags: Ifas Jobs, Job Postings, TEAMS Jobs, TEAMS Opportunities
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Volunteers Are the Heart of Extension: Celebrating Service During Volunteer Appreciation Week


April 17, 2026

Volunteers at the Heart of UF/IFAS Extension Across Florida, volunteers quietly strengthen communities, support families, and expand access to research‑based education. Within UF/IFAS Extension, volunteers are more than helpers. They ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, , Home Landscapes
Tags: Candi Dierenfield, Florida 4-H Volunteer, Florida Master Gardener Volunteer, Volunteer Appreciation Week, Volunteer Spotlight, Wendy Wilbur
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UPDATE: “Map Quest: Scallop Habitats” registration now open through 4-H!


April 15, 2026

April 15, 2026 update: dates offered for the 4-H Senior events have been changed. The following article reflects current changes and will be updated later with new date and registration information when available. Explore Tampa Bay’s ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Coasts & Marine, Conservation, Natural Resources, Water, Wildlife
Tags: 4-H, 4-H & Youth, Geomatics Extension, Hillsborough County, Hillsborough County 4-H, Pinellas County, School Of Forest Fisheries And Geomatics Sciences, UF/IFAS Extension Pinellas County

Bat roosts in Florida are protected as of April 16th


April 9, 2026

Bats are an important part of our ecosystem in Florida, as the only major predator of night-flying insects. To ensure bats continue providing natural pest control, all bats in Florida are protected. Bat roosts are provided extra protection during ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Agriculture, Conservation, Home Landscapes, Natural Resources, SFYL Hot Topic, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Communications, UF/IFAS Extension, Wildlife, Work & Life
Tags: Bats, Chiroptera, Conservation, Exclusions, Ifas Extension, Maternity Colony, Natural Resources, Shelly Johnson, Wildlife, Wildlife Ecology And Conservation

Cues to Care: Are city landowners willing to create ecological landscapes?


April 8, 2026

 The purpose of this publication is to inform homeowners, developers, environmental horticulture Extension agents, and city officials about potential considerations to make urban landscapes more eco-friendly and aesthetically pleasing. Regarding ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Conservation, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Lawn, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Extension, Water, Wildlife
Tags: Conservation, Environmental Landscaping, Sustainable Development, Urban Wildlife

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