Category: Natural Resources

From Wasteland to Wonderland: A Food Forest Journey PART 2


February 13, 2026

Restoring degraded urban landscapes is rarely linear. It requires observation, adaptation, and a willingness to rethink initial goals. After the first phase of plant relocation and site assessment, it became clear that the project needed a more ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Conservation, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, , Work & Life

Florida Land Steward Update, February 13, 2026


February 13, 2026

NEW FOREST HEALTH MODULE RELEASED IN THE UF ONLINE FOREST LANDOWNER ACADEMY The UF/IFAS School of Forest, Fisheries, and Geomatics Sciences extension team is excited to announce the launch of a new Forest Health Module in the Online Forest ... READ MORE

Category: Conservation, Forests, Invasive Species, Natural Resources, Recreation, SFYL Hot Topic, Water, Wildlife
Tags: Award, Family Forest, Florida Land Steward Program, Forest Health, Forest Management, Hurricane Recovery, Invasive Species, Landowner Assistance, Natural Resources, Online Course, School Of Forest Fisheries And Geomatics Sciences, Tax Tips, Tree Farm, Wildlife
Little white flower of CFH surrounded by CFH floating leaves

The Tell-Tale Crested Floating Heart: Rid your pond of this invasive plant


February 13, 2026

Observations from a graduate student -- by Corrina Vuillequez   At first glance, this species looks like a friendly cousin to the lily pad. With heart-shaped floating leaves and abundant white flowers, crested floating heart (Nymphoides ... READ MORE

Category: Home Landscapes, Invasive Species, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS
Tags: Aquatic Invasive Plants, Center For Aquatic And Invasive Plants, Crested Floating Heart, Invasive Plants, UF/IFAS
Olive Ridley turtle hatchling crawling on sand towards the ocean

UF/IFAS TEAMS Opportunities February 12, 2026


February 12, 2026

UF/IFAS TEAMS Opportunities for February 12, 2026 IFAS Human Resources has now created an opportunity for you to view, at a glance, newly posted IFAS TEAMS positions. Please click on the link for further details. These positions were vacant ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Agriculture, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Communications, UF/IFAS Research, UF/IFAS Teaching, Work & Life
Tags: Ifas Jobs, Job Postings, TEAMS Jobs, TEAMS Opportunities
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Wildlife Watch: Learn to protect the Florida panther during critical breeding season with Ask IFAS’ bilingual guide


February 12, 2026

About this series As residential and commercial development expands across Florida, wildlife is adapting to live closer to people. The University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) shares tips through Ask ... READ MORE

Category: Blog Community, , Conservation, Natural Resources, SFYL Hot Topic, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Research, Wildlife
Tags: Agricultural Areas, Ask IFAS, Big Cats, Breeding Population, Caloosahatchee River, Conservation Strategies, Endangered Species, Endangered Species Act, Florida Fish And Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC), Florida Panther, Forests, FWC, Habitat, Habitat Loss, Institute Of Food And Agricultural Sciences, Kittens, Neighborhoods, News, Panther Behavior, Prairies, Public Awareness, Ranchlands, Research, Species Survival, U.S. Fish And Wildlife Service, UF-IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, University Of Florida, Vehicle Collisions, Wetlands, Wildlife, Wildlife Conservation
This is a close-up photo of a cougar, also known as a mountain lion or puma. It has a sleek, tawny coat and striking blue-green eyes. The background is blurred, emphasizing the focus on the cougar's intense gaze and muscular build.

Descubriendo la Vida Silvestre: Aprenda a proteger al puma de Florida durante su crucial temporada de reproducción con la guía bilingüe de Ask IFAS


February 12, 2026

Creado por Lourdes Mederos, gerente de relaciones públicas en español para el Departamento de Comunicaciones de UF/IFAS. Acerca de esta serie A medida que el desarrollo residencial y comercial continúa expandiéndose en toda Florida, ... READ MORE

Category: Conservation, Natural Resources, SFYL Hot Topic, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Research, Wildlife
Tags: Amenazas, Ask IFAS En Español, Comision De Conservacion De Pesca Y Vida Silvestre De Florida, Conservacion, Descubriendo La Vida Silvestre, época De Cortejo, época Reproductiva, Español, Felino, Habitat, Hoja Informativa, Hoja Informativa Sobre La Vida Silvestre De Florida: El Puma De Florida, Lago Okeechobee, León De Montaña, Medidas De Conservación, Pantera De Florida, Peligro De Extinción, Población, Protección Federal, Puma, Puma Concolor Coryi, Puma De Florida, Requerimientos De Hábitat, Servicio De Pesca Y Vida Silvestre De Estados Unidos, Spanish, Subespecie, Supervivencia, Sur De Florida, UF-IFAS

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