Nature Coast Master Gardeners (NCMG) teamed-up with sixty-five children and a dozen adults during the 2022 Levy County Library Summer Program. In cooperation with Darlene Slattery, Levy County Library Director and Layce Hallman, Library Office ... READ MORE
Category: Community Volunteers, Events, Home Landscapes, Horticulture
Last March, the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) joined the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), the World Health Organization (WHO), and the World Organization for Animal Health (OIE) to constitute ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Events, Health & Nutrition, Invasive Species, Livestock, Natural Resources, Pests & Disease, UF/IFASThere has been concern about the health and numbers of pollinators in recent years. Planting a small area around your home can provide a place for pollinators to help pollinate your fruit and vegetable plants. Pollinator Presentation: Dave ... READ MORE
Category: Events, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes
Join UF IFAS Extension Escambia County for a fun session on saving seeds from your favorite plants. We will demonstrate how to save seeds from annuals, perennial, edibles, and a few trees. The session will be on Wednesday, August 3 at 11:30 ... READ MORE
Category: Events, Florida-Friendly Landscaping
June 8 is World Ocean Day! The UN officially recognized World Ocean Day in 2008 to cultivate public interest in the protection of our oceans. I hope you celebrate by spending some time near the ocean and by learning more about the importance ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Camp, Coasts & Marine, Conservation, Events, UF/IFAS ExtensionJune 8 is World Ocean Day! The UN officially recognized World Ocean Day in 2008 to cultivate public interest in the protection of our oceans. I hope you celebrate by spending some time near the ocean and by learning more about the importance ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Camp, Coasts & Marine, Conservation, Events, UF/IFAS Extension
Children ages 7-13 are invited to attend “A Taste of Italy," June 13-17, 2022. During this fun hands-on program, they will explore plant life cycle through crafts and transplanting oregano. Free plants for participants at Levy County Libraries. Nature ... READ MORE
Category: Events, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes, Horticulture
Another year another hurricane season! The season is June 1 to November 31, six long months. Are you ready for the season? When a hurricane or tropical storm hits, it could cause a lot of stress to you, your family and community. Are you ... READ MORE
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Today, June 3rd is the United Nations World Bicycle Day. Being an extremely passionate cyclist, I decided to write a blog post to share, not only the benefits that riding a bike has brought to my life, but the positive impact it can have on ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation, Events, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Health & Nutrition, Recreation, Work & Life
Panama City will be abuzz with bee enthusiasts when the University of Florida’s Bee College returns to the Florida Panhandle this summer. The two-day educational experience for beginner to advanced beekeepers will be at the Florida State ... READ MORE
Category: Events, UF/IFAS Extension