UF/IFAS GLOBAL BLOGS
A passion for wildlife does not always mean you have to become a research or academic professional. Tampa resident Erin Russell, a University of Florida senior studying English, has always loved animals and sought for ways to incorporate… Read More
University of Florida senior Sarah Teman said there was no precise moment when she fell in love with wildlife, but the self-proclaimed bookworm ventured to guess that the inspiration came from reading. “The Barnes and Noble nature section… Read More
The Bug Week avatars were created for social media to help build interest in the Bug Week campaign among the general public and our social media followers. Bug Week informs participates about the different type of bugs found… Read More
“From camping under the stars, hiking through breathtaking canyons and vibrantly green forests, and catching salamanders, spiders, and other critters, I have grown up with a love for nature that can only be satisfied by pursuing a career in… Read More
Have you ever considered transforming your home landscape into a lush, thriving, food-producing system? Though it may seem like an impossible task, the design and creation of a backyard food forest is certainly possible. Our warm climate and… Read More
The UF/IFAS Disaster Preparation & Recovery website offers resources to help Floridians prepare for and deal with natural disasters. From hurricanes to floods, tornados to thunderstorms, natural disasters can impact our lives with little notice. But there are… Read More
Governor DeSantis approved Senate Bill 82 regarding residential vegetable gardens. This law is in effect as of July 1, 2019 and prohibits county, municipality or other political subdivisions from regulating vegetable gardens on residential properties. As per terms… Read More
Growing up in the “manatee capital of the world”, Crystal River, Florida, Alan Ivory was introduced to the concept of conservation at a very young age. The manatees migrate into the Florida springs in the winter or at… Read More
We are now in the active hurricane season, with Tropical Storm Dorian heading towards Puerto Rico, and possibly powering up to threaten the Southeastern United States as a major hurricane. Whether you stockpiled early – which is the… Read More
Research and extension faculty with UF/IFAS have reached successful completion of the five-year Air Potato Biological Control Extension Program. UF/IFAS project partners are: Dr. Carey Minteer (lead) with the Indian River Research and Education Center and Ken Gioeli… Read More
