UF/IFAS GLOBAL BLOGS
Florida is a beautiful place to visit, with white sand beaches, many lakes, and other forms of natural beauty. However, once the sun goes down, Florida’s light show is just beginning. Florida is home to 56 species of… Read More
(This blog post is second in a series recounting a summer internship opportunity for the author. Collaborating with Martin County 4-H Youth Development and Florida Sea Grant extension agents, this account provides a unique perspective on the career… Read More
Name – Vincent Encomio Position – Florida Sea Grant Multi-County Extension Agent, Martin & St. Lucie Counties Hometown – Turlock, CA Years at UF/IFAS – 3 Describe your role at UF/IFAS? My current extension programming covers primarily Coastal… Read More
A broad and growing body of scientific literature is documenting the basic ecological services, and associated economic values, provided by urban and rural trees, woodlands and forests. It is becoming increasingly clearer with each passing day that these… Read More
Could you have the next winner? The annual Tampa Bay Community Water-Wise Awards Program is on the lookout for landscapes that showcase the best in “water-wise” design and maintenance. This annual contest is open to residents,… Read More
Urban forest conservation is primarily a social endeavor. The practice of arboriculture and urban forestry takes place in a value laden context. Science and technology represent the tools by which we crave out these social values within the… Read More
By Kassidy House and Cailyn Raper. Happy World Oceans Day! Today, June 8, is the day to celebrate our oceans and appreciate everything that they provide for us. The theme of this year’s World Oceans Day is “Life and Livelihoods“,… Read More
¡Hoy es el Día Mundial de los Océanos! Un día que se creó hace 29 años para celebrar nuestros océanos y crear conciencia para su protección y conservación. A pesar de que dependemos de nuestros océanos *, algunas… Read More
Today it is World Oceans Day! A day that was created 29 years ago to celebrate our oceans and bring awareness for their protection and conservation. Despite that we depend on our oceans*, some of our actions are… Read More
Happy World Ocean Day! June 8th is World Ocean Day. For 2021, World Ocean Day is raising awareness and support to protect at least 30% of the world’s land, waters, and ocean by 2030. World Ocean Day has… Read More
