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Florida Land Steward Update, August 16, 2024

by Chris Demers
August 16, 2024

SUMMER-FALL ISSUE OF QUARTERLY FLORIDA LAND STEWARD NEWSLETTER NOW AVAILABLE In this issue: A New Tool Helps to Prioritize Invasive Species Management Efforts, Conservation Easements Save Ag Lands and Wildlife, Meet the Panhandle Extension ... READ MORE

Category: Conservation, Disaster Preparation, Forests, Invasive Species, Natural Resources, Recreation, SFYL Hot Topic, Water, Wildlife
Tags: Family Forest, Florida Land Steward Program, Forest Health, Forest Management, Hurricane Preparation, Hurricane Recovery, Hurricane Season, Natural Resources, Online Course, School Of Forest Fisheries And Geomatics Sciences, Tree Farm, Wild Turkey
An image of a small, bright, green lizard with a fan-like extension protruding from its throat.

Wild Sarasota: Lizard Land- A Few of Sarasota’s Common and Lesser-known Lizard Species

by Zahir Ringgold Cordes
August 14, 2024

Some are legless, while others are lengthy and quite large! They may be lackluster or lavishly colored, and love to laze in warm sunny spots. Florida is a land of many lizards, and here in Sarasota, there is a diverse bunch of interesting animals ... READ MORE

Category: Conservation, Natural Resources, Wildlife, Work & Life
Tags: Herpetology, Invasive Species, Lizards, Reptile, Squamata, Urban Wildlife, Wild Sarasota, Wildlife

Florida Land Steward Update, August 9, 2024

by Chris Demers
August 9, 2024

USDA ASSISTS FARMERS, RANCHERS, AND FOREST LANDOWNERS AFFECTED BY HURRICANE DEBBY U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will aid recovery efforts for farmers, ranchers, forest landowners, and communities affected by Hurricane Debby, which, ... READ MORE

Category: Conservation, Disaster Preparation, Forests, Invasive Species, Natural Resources, Recreation, SFYL Hot Topic, Water, Wildlife
Tags: Family Forest, Florida Land Steward Program, Forest, Forest Health, Forest Management, Forestry, Hurricane Preparation, Hurricane Recovery, Hurricane Season, Natural Resources, Online Course, School Of Forest Fisheries And Geomatics Sciences, Tree Farm, Wild Turkey

Palm tree survival after hurricanes: UF/IFAS tips and insights for property owners

by Lourdes Mederos
August 8, 2024

In the aftermath of a hurricane, some palm tree owners may worry about the survival of their beloved palms. With more than 2,600 species, the iconic palm seen across Florida landscapes is heartier than one may think, even when those lush ... READ MORE

Category: Agribusiness, Conservation, Disaster Preparation, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Forests, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Lawn, SFYL Hot Topic, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Research
Tags: Brian Bahder, Disaster Preparation, Disaster Preparedness, Disaster Recovery, Fort Lauderdale Research And Education Center, Hurricane, Storm

Natural resources: our ally in climate change

by Alissa Hevesh
August 6, 2024

We are right in the middle of hurricane season here in Florida, and much of the state is experiencing the last remnants of Tropical Storm Debby. In Highlands County, we got by without much damage, but things did get windy and wet. Other areas ... READ MORE

Category: Conservation, Farm Management, Natural Resources, Water
Tags: Alissa Hevesh, Climate Change, Dispersed Water Management, Ecosystem Services, Flood Resilience, Flooding, Managed Lands, Natural Resources, SFWMD, Wetlands

What is a nativar and why use them in the landscape?

by Tia Silvasy
August 4, 2024

What is a nativar? A nativar is a cultivated variety of a native plant. Nativars have the same drought-tolerance and local adaptations as straight natives, but may also have improved form or other traits desirable for urban landscapes. A ... READ MORE

Category: Conservation, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Central Florida, Cultivar, Florida Native Plants, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Garden, Native, Pollinator, Tsilvasy
The Pyrennes mountain range

Exploring Andorra: Soil and Water Sciences at High Elevation

by Mike Loizzo
August 4, 2024

Since earning his M.S. degree a year ago from the UF/IFAS Department of Soil, Water, and Ecosystem Sciences, Anthony Halcyon has been eyeing ways to grow as a scientist and expand his scope of understanding in this field. In doing so, Anthony ... READ MORE

Category: Conservation, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Teaching, Water, Work & Life
Tags: Andorra, Anthony Bolesta, Anthony Halcyon, Conservation, EarthWatch, EMANR, Environmental Management In Agriculture And Natural Resources, Soil And Water Sciences, Soil Water And Ecosystem Sciences
Close up of leafy greens in garden.

Join the 2025 Master Gardener Volunteer Training Program!

by Ashley Ellis
August 2, 2024

I am delighted to announce registration is open for the 2025 Master Gardener Volunteer training program! If you're a Sarasota County resident, this is your chance to expand your horticultural knowledge, engage in meaningful community service, ... READ MORE

Category: Coasts & Marine, Community Volunteers, Conservation, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Lawn, Natural Resources, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life
Tags: Florida Friendly, Gardening, Master Gardener Volunteer, Pgm_HortRes, UF/IFAS Extension Sarasota County

Video: Great Southeast Pollinator Census Details

by Beth Bolles
August 1, 2024

The Great Southeast Pollinator Census began in Georgia in 2019 with the goals of increased pollinator habitat, teaching the public the importance of insects, and providing useful data to researchers. 2024 is the first year for Florida to be ... READ MORE

Category: Conservation, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Natural Resources, Wildlife
Tags: Bees, Butterflies, Flies, Great Southeast Pollinator Census, Insects, Moths, Native Bees, Pollinators

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