Category: Coasts & Marine

shoreline with transplanted marsh grass that will grow into a living shoreline

Discover living shorelines

by Savanna Barry
May 1, 2020

Going virtual Like everyone, we are scrambling to adapt our educational programming in the era of social distancing. Our Discovery Days are one of the most beloved programs at the UF/IFAS Nature Coast Biological Station. Normally, we would ... READ MORE

Category: Coasts & Marine, Events, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Coastal Habitat, Coastal Systems, Florida Sea Grant, InsideNatureCoast, Living Shoreline, NCBS Interns, NCBS Volunteers, Oysters, Restoration, Shoreline Restoration
Commercial fishing boats at the marina in Keaton Beach, Florida.

Amberjacks? A Complete Guide Of What You Need To Know Before The Season Opens.

by Michael Sipos
April 29, 2020

Greater amberjack (Seriola dumerili) season is opening this Friday May 1-31st and again August 1st- October 31st in Gulf of Mexico state and federal waters here in Florida (regulations here). I thought this would be the perfect opportunity to ... READ MORE

Category: Coasts & Marine, Conservation, Natural Resources, Recreation, UF/IFAS Extension, Water
Tags: Amberjack, Angler, Collier County, Fish, Fishing, Florida Sea Grant, FWC, Gulf Of Mexico, Jack, NOAA, Seafood

Pinellas Parks and Preserves are Open for Socially-Distant Recreation

by lcarnahan
April 24, 2020

While the beaches in Pinellas County are gaining a lot of press, County Parks and Preserves have remained open for recreational exercise, with limited amenities, during the duration of the “Safer at Home” County Order . “Under the Governor’s ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Coasts & Marine, Conservation, Disaster Preparation, Forests, Health & Nutrition, Natural Resources, Recreation, Water, Wildlife, Work & Life
Tags: Beaches, Covid-19, Parks, Parks And Recreation, Pinellas County

COVID Cane Toad Removal

by Michael Sipos
April 24, 2020

With many Floridians following the Governor’s safer at home order, homeowners have gotten to know their yard and neighborhood landscaping extremely well! One activity you can participate in while on your walks is the removal of invasive ... READ MORE

Category: Coasts & Marine, Community Volunteers, Conservation, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Forests, Home Landscapes, Home Management, Invasive Species, Natural Resources, Recreation, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research, Water, Wildlife, Work & Life
Tags: Amphibian, Bufo Toad, Cane Toad, Collier County, Invasive, Invasive Species, Pest, Poison, SWFL, Toad

New Online FMNP Courses Available

by martinmain
April 24, 2020

If you are interested in taking Florida Master Naturalist Program (FMNP) courses, you still can – FMNP courses are being offered online. Unless otherwise noted, the online courses will still include field trips and/or in-person activities, ... READ MORE

Category: Coasts & Marine, Conservation, Forests, Invasive Species, Natural Resources, Recreation, UF/IFAS Extension, Water, Wildlife
Tags: Florida Master Naturalist Program, FMNP, Natural Resources, Online Courses, UF/IFAS Extension

Celebrating 50 years of Earth Day – Reducing Consumption

by Holly Abeels
April 24, 2020

Co-authors: Holly Abeels, Alicia Betancourt, and Dr. Ashley Smyth April 22, 2020 is the 50th anniversary of Earth Day. The theme for this year’s Earth Day is “climate action”. Climate change is the biggest challenge the world faces ... READ MORE

Category: Coasts & Marine, Conservation, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life
Tags: Climate Action, Climate Change, Earth Day, Earth Day 2020, Environment, Sustainability

Celebrating 50 years of Earth Day – Reducing Vehicle Emissions

by Holly Abeels
April 23, 2020

Co-authors: Holly Abeels, Alicia Betancourt, and Dr. Ashley Smyth April 22, 2020 is the 50th anniversary of Earth Day. The theme for this year’s Earth Day is “climate action”. Climate change is the biggest challenge the world faces ... READ MORE

Category: Coasts & Marine, Conservation, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life
Tags: Climate Action, Climate Change, Earth Day, Earth Day 2020, Environment, Sustainability
The Master Naturalist Program is one of the fastest-growing Extension programs in Florida. Trained volunteers in this and other Extension programs provide thousands of hours of valuable assistance each year, enhancing the effectiveness of Extension outreach programs.

New Hybrid Florida Master Naturalist Courses!

by Brittany Hall-Scharf
April 22, 2020

To follow the CDC’s social distancing recommendations, the UF/IFAS Extension Hernando County will be offering two hybrid Florida Master Naturalist courses in May 2020! All presentations and homework assignments will be completed online. In-person ... READ MORE

Category: Coasts & Marine, Conservation, Natural Resources, Professional Development, UF/IFAS Extension, Wildlife
Tags: Florida Master Naturalist Program, Florida Sea Grant, Master Naturalist

Celebrating 50 years of Earth Day – Reducing Food Waste

by Holly Abeels
April 22, 2020

Co-authors: Holly Abeels, Alicia Betancourt, and Dr. Ashley Smyth April 22, 2020 is the 50th anniversary of Earth Day. The theme for this year’s Earth Day is “climate action”. Climate change is the biggest challenge the world faces ... READ MORE

Category: Coasts & Marine, Conservation, Food Safety, Health & Nutrition, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life
Tags: Climate Action, Climate Change, Earth Day, Earth Day 2020, Environment, Food Waste, Sustainability

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