Category: Conservation
Meet Eli Bodor: A Florida Master Naturalist Program Success Story
August 26, 2025
Meet Eli Bodor, an aspiring conservationist and entomologist. Originally from Tampa, Eli has lived in Sarasota since the age of seven. In April 2024, Eli registered for a Florida Master Naturalist Program (FMNP) class. Read on to learn how ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation, Forests, Natural Resources, Professional Development, UF/IFAS Extension, Water, Wildlife, Work & LifeTags: Florida Master Naturalist Program, FMNP, Fmnp-in-srq, Master Naturalist, Pgm_EcoNR
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Green Business Partner Showcase: Mangrove School of Sarasota
August 26, 2025
Sarasota County has taken another step towards a greener future with the launch of its Green Business Partnership "Partner Showcase" video series. The goal is to highlight and promote local businesses dedicated to environmental practices, ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation, Natural ResourcesTags: GBP, Green Business, Green Business Partnership, Mangrove School Of Sarasota, Pgm_Wast, Pgm_Waste, Waste Reduction
Florida Land Steward Update, August 21, 2025
August 21, 2025
THANKS TO THOSE JOINING US FOR THE AUGUST 19 WEBINAR ON WOODLOT MANAGEMENT OPTIONS, RECORDING NOW AVAILABLE This webinar was provided by the UF/IFAS Florida Land Steward Program and UF/IFAS Walton County Extension. Forestry Extension Agent, ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation, Disaster Preparation, Forests, Invasive Species, Natural Resources, Recreation, SFYL Hot Topic, Water, WildlifeTags: Award, Family Forest, Florida Land Steward Program, Florida Panther, Hurricane Preparation, Hurricane Season, Invasive Species, Longleaf Pine, Natural Resources, NRCS, Online Course, School Of Forest Fisheries And Geomatics Sciences, Tree Farm, Webinar, Wildlife
Researchers use AI to turn park reviews into science; findings reveal secret to parks people love
August 21, 2025
Your five-star review of a park may have more weight than you think. Scientists just turned it into data, thanks to artificial intelligence (AI). Researchers at the University of Florida based in Fort Lauderdale used machine learning ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation, Natural Resources, SFYL Hot Topic, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Research, WildlifeTags: AI, Artificial Intelligence, Cultural Ecosystem Services, Ecosystem Services, Fort Lauderdale Research And Education Center, Greenspaces, Jiangxiao Qiu, Nature, Parks, Sustainability, Wildlife
Nature and Health: Getting Started!
August 19, 2025
For many of us, nature is a place to play, enjoy, be amazed, connect with others, or find solitude. Nature offers an abundance of opportunities that provide positive benefits to our physical, mental, and emotional health. With increasing urbanization ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation, Health & Nutrition, Natural ResourcesTags: Health, Nature, NatureAndHealth, Pgm_EcoNR
Which Milkweeds Are Truly Safe for Monarchs?
August 18, 2025
Over the past few weeks, I’ve been hearing the same question repeatedly: “Which milkweeds should I plant to help monarch butterflies?” It’s a great question, but the answer isn’t simple. Many gardeners want to do the right thing. Yet, ... READ MORE
Category: , Conservation, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Invasive Species, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS ExtensionTags: #ufbugs, Extension, Florida Friendly Landscape, Invasive Species, Master Gardener
De los paisajes naturales del Perú a las fincas de Florida: Un científico aprovecha los microorganismos para proteger la agricultura y el medio ambiente
August 18, 2025
Creado por Lourdes Mederos, gerente de relaciones públicas en español para el Departamento de Comunicaciones de UF/IFAS. Para los agricultores de Florida, la investigación de José Rolando se enfoca en promover suelos más sanos, reducir ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Conservation, Crops, Farm Management, Horticulture, Natural Resources, Turf, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research, WaterTags: Agricultura, Amazonas, Aumento Del Nivel Del Mar, Clima, Cultivos, Desafíos Ambientales, El Incremento De Las Temperaturas, Español, FLREC, José Rolando, Las Inundaciones, Las Sequías., Microbiologia, Microorganismo, Microorganismos, National Institute Of Agricultural Innovation, Peru, Producción Alimentaria, Productividad, Sostenible, Spanish, Suelo, Sulfuros Tóxicos, Tierra, UF-IFAS
From Peru’s wild landscapes to Florida’s farms: Scientist harnesses microbes to protect agriculture, environment
August 17, 2025
For Florida growers, Jose Rolando’s research is focused on promoting healthier soils, reduced input costs and crops able to withstand droughts, heat and shifting weather patterns. For consumers, it aims at more sustainable food production ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, , Coasts & Marine, Conservation, Crops, Farm Management, Natural Resources, Pests & Disease, SFYL Hot Topic, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS ResearchTags: Amazon Rainforest, Andes Mountains, Coastal Wetland, Crops, Department Of Microbiology And Cell Science, Droughts, Ecosystem Services, Farmer, Fertilizer, Florida Bay, Fort Lauderdale Research And Education Center, Georgia Institute Of Technology, Grower, IFAS, Indian River Lagoon, Institute Of Food And Agricultural Sciences, José Rolando, Lima, Lourdes Mederos, Mangroves, Microbiologist, Microbiology, National Institute Of Agricultural Innovation, News, Peru, Public, Sea Level Rise, Sechura Desert, Sustainable Food Production, Tropical Zones, UF-IFAS, University Of Florida, Weather