Spring is just around the corner and lawns will soon begin active growth. Join UF IFAS Escambia Extension for tips to have an attractive and healthy lawn. We will also discuss a few alternatives to the traditional lawn. There are two ... READ MORE
Category: Events, Florida-Friendly Landscaping
The United States Environmental Protection Agency (US EPA) states that “when pesticides are used according to their label, they do not pose an unreasonable risk of harm to people or the environment”. That statement all depends on “when ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Events, Home Landscapes, Natural Resources
Horseshoe crabs are a vital part of Florida’s coastal ecology. Their eggs are a major food source for shorebirds migrating north as well as many fish species. A statewide Horseshoe Crab Watch is expanding into Miami-Dade County and ... READ MORE
Category: Events, UF/IFAS
Mark Your Calendars for Gator Nation Giving Day on February 17th, 2022! On February 17th, 2022, The Gator Nation will Stand Up and Holler for its 4th year in a row. The annual Stand Up & Holler: Gator Nation Giving Day is a 24-hour, all-day ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Clubs & Volunteers, Curriculum, Events
At the annual Manasota Regional Envirothon held in late January, over 110 students representing seven Manatee and Sarasota County high schools competed at Oscar Scherer State Park in Osprey. The Envirothon is an outdoor environmental team competition ... READ MORE
Category: , Conservation, Events, Forests, Natural Resources, Water, Wildlife
Join us for our free lakefront landscaping webinar on Wednesday, Feb. 16th at 2pm. Register on Eventbrite https://www.eventbrite.com/e/lakefront-landscaping-tickets-242987771967?aff=ebdsoporgprofile.In this webinar you will learn how to care ... READ MORE
Category: , Conservation, Events, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Invasive Species, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Extension, Water, Wildlife, Work & Life
Gearing up for the 40th Annual Cortez Commercial Fishing Festival Every February for the past four decades, people have gathered in one of Florida’s last true fishing villages to celebrate the cultural history of the region and honor the ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, Events, Natural Resources, Recreation, Water, Wildlife
The second annual "Walk Across Wakulla" event officially begins on February 7, 2022. Come join us! The UF/IFAS Wakulla Extension office invites you and your family to Walk Across Wakulla with us! From February 7 until March 7, 2022, participants ... READ MORE
Category: Events, Health & Nutrition, Relationships & Family, SFYL Hot Topic, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life
As we endure another prolonged season of stressors for couples and families across the state of Florida, there has never been a better time to focus on strengthening our relationships. UF/IFAS Extension is offering an online virtual event to ... READ MORE
Category: Events, Relationships & Family, UF/IFAS Extension