Lakes Appreciation Month
A New Reason to Celebrate As Independence Day weekend comes to a close, we may have to say goodbye to our barbecues, apple pies, and sparklers…Of course, that does not mean we have run out of things to… Read More
Category: Natural Resources
New institute to address food production and sustainability at global scale
The University of Florida has announced the creation of the UF/IFAS Food Systems Institute, which will bring together the university’s top researchers to find solutions to feeding the world in a way that is economically and environmentally sustainable…. Read More
Sea Grant Notes – July 10, 2020
Extension offices across the district are now slowly opening on a limited basis. Some essential programs are being provided with limited attendance and social distancing. It is still best to contact us by phone or email. Water… Read More
Podcast series features UF/IFAS water researchers
Faculty and graduate students in the UF/IFAS Soil and Water Sciences Department went behind the microphone for a new podcast series. Agricultural Education and Communication (AEC) students involved in the Streaming Science project interviewed more than half a… Read More
SFRC Serves: Alexander Fisher
Welcome to our new Summer Blog Series, SFRC Serves. On Tuesdays and Thursdays we are sharing stories of how our students and alumni give back to their communities. Name: Alexander Fisher Program: Ecological Restoration Graduate Certificate Program… Read More
Fresh from Florida Coastal Recipe of the Month
FLORIDA COASTAL SEAFOOD FAVORITES Florida Steamed Clams Nothing says DELICIOUS like Fresh from Florida! INGREDIENTS 2 dozen Florida clams in-the-shell 1 cup dry sherry 1/2 cup green onions, chopped 2 teaspoons… Read More
How to Become an Expert Naturalist
Have you ever been on a walk, passed a beautiful flowering bush, and wondered what it was? Well, wonder no more! You can become an expert naturalist by using an easy smartphone app, iNaturalist. With one easy download,… Read More
New research brings to light a novel threat to our native species
Giant invasive snakes: The problem with invasive species By now, we have all heard of the giant invasive snakes, such as the Burmese pythons now found in Everglades National Park. Like many animal species that become invasive, these… Read More
UF/IFAS Extension to launch “Climate Smart Floridians” program
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has forecast some major issues for Florida due to climate change. Rising sea level means retreating shorelines and more coastal flooding. Hotter than normal temperatures mean stress on the state’s water supply, livestock, and crops – not to mention people. While climate… Read More
Fly Trapping Plant That Does NOT Eat its Catch
Most people have heard about bug-trapping plants that sustain themselves by digesting and absorbing nutrients from bugs that they catch. This gives them the option of living in soils of low fertility that other plants cannot tolerate. Good… Read More