UF/IFAS GLOBAL BLOGS
Join us online on Thursday, April 9th from 3-4pm; featuring Dr. Lisa Krimsky, UF/IFAS Extension & Florida Sea Grant, Water Resources Regional Specialized Agent, to discuss Cyanobacteria Blooms in Florida. Most Floridians have heard about ‘Blue-Green Algae’ in… Read More
Be-at-home with nature, while staying-at-home! Today, April 3rd, starts our stay-at-home order in Florida. While we are connecting through technology, don’t forget the joy, health benefits, and stress relief that being out in nature provides us. Whether you… Read More
Each year, I read to schools for Ag Literacy Day. Due to COVID-19 and schools being online, I decided to put Ag Literacy Day online too! Below is a video of me reading the book, “Forever There’s a… Read More
In Lesson 1 we looked all over our yards for habitats where animals might live. There were dead trees, live trees, rocks, logs, leaves, and others. I am not sure what you found in your yard but today… Read More
WELCOME TO SPRING! Due to the COVID-19 virus, all UF IFAS extension programs, meetings, site visits, and volunteer programs are suspended until MID-MAY. BLOG LESSONS FOR YOUTH AND ADULTS APRIL 6-10 Youth will be posted in… Read More
Roadside Attraction Now more than ever, you might find yourself driving down country roads to see the wonders of blooming wildflowers on the sides of the road. Phlox, coreopsis, gaillardia, fleabane, rudbeckia, and sage. Like many you may even… Read More
Attention teachers and parents – we have educational and interactive materials for you! Florida Sea Grant agents have been working diligently to compile and create video resources and activities that allow students to learn about sea turtles, manatees,… Read More
It’s difficult to believe that our state tree, Sabal palmetto, is presenting some difficulties. For me, Sabals are a bullet proof plant, until recently… What is the culprit? Lethal bronzing disease (LBD)! It used to be called Texas… Read More
Monarchs are big, showy orange butterflies. Seeing one skip through your garden inevitably brings a smile to both young and old. How can we lure these beauties to our back yard where we can enjoy the lift they… Read More
Looking for a fun activity to do by yourself or with your family? Yesterday, I challenged my family members to calculate their average daily water use using the Southwest Florida Water Management District Water Use Calculator. At dinner, we… Read More
