Category: Conservation
Who’s that critter? UF/IFAS wildlife series spotlights Florida’s native gopher tortoises
August 13, 2025
Boasting more than 80 distinct ecosystems, Florida is a biodiversity hot spot. In fact, more than 4,000 animal species are native to the Sunshine State. (more…) READ MORE
Category: Conservation, UF/IFAS Extension, WildlifeTags: Animal, Burrow, Conservation, Critter, Environment, Extension Pinellas County, Florida Sea Grant, Gopher Tortoise, Habitat, IFAS, Institute Of Food And Agricultural Sciences, Katie Mastenbrook, Keystone Species, Megan Winslow, Threatened, UF, UF-IFAS, University Of Florida, Weedon Island Preserve, Who's That Critter?, Wildlife
Grow Your Green Expertise with the Florida-Friendly Landscaping™ Professional Certification
August 12, 2025
Florida’s landscapes are more than just beautiful; they’re vital to protecting our water, supporting wildlife, and maintaining our state’s natural charm. But keeping them thriving requires more than a good eye for plants. It takes science-based, ... READ MORE
Category: , Conservation, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Lawn, Natural Resources, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS Extension, WildlifeTags: Florida Friendly Landscape, Native Plants Florida, Pollinator Friendly, UF/IFAS Extension, Water Conservation Landscaping
The Heart of Town – Datil Fest
August 11, 2025
Sweet heat with a whole lotta lore… The culture precisely reflects the flavor, mysterious with wholesome heat. Peachy, pungent and “ooh that’s got a bite”. The flavor profile is just as hard to pin down as the origin. Infamously ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Agriculture, Conservation, Crops, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Extension, , Water
Florida Land Steward Update, August 8, 2025
August 8, 2025
GROWING SEASON PRESCRIBED FIRE Over the last couple weeks conditions have been favorable for getting some growing season burning done at the University of Florida’s Austin Cary Forest near Gainesville, FL. See our Facebook page to find ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation, Disaster Preparation, Forests, Invasive Species, Natural Resources, Recreation, SFYL Hot Topic, Water, WildlifeTags: Austin Cary Forest, Family Forest, Florida Land Steward Program, Florida Panther, Hurricane Preparation, Hurricane Season, Invasive Species, Longleaf Pine, Natural Resources, Online Course, Prescribed Fires, School Of Forest Fisheries And Geomatics Sciences, Tree Farm, Wildlife
Weekly “What is it?”: Dragonflies
August 7, 2025
Before we sold the original 4-H property to Navy Federal, the entire office of Escambia County Extension agents regularly hosted school field trips at the 4-H camp. It had a huge auditorium, forested areas, pitcher plant bogs, and a pond. ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation, Natural Resources, WaterTags: Environmental Education, Flowers, Gardening, Habitat Conservation, Insects, Snakes, Weekly What Is It, Wildlife
Career Paths Around the Tree of Life
August 6, 2025
Agriculture literally is the tree of life for everyone on the planet. Without agriculture, we could not support the population as it exists now. In fact, it was agriculture that enabled many countries to establish. Previously in history, ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Agriculture, Conservation, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Forests, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Natural Resources, Professional Development, Turf, UF/IFAS Extension, , WildlifeTags: Agriculture, Arboriculture, Careers, Certifications, Ecology, Green Industry, Horticulture
Are There Snakes in Our Lakes? Here’s What UF/IFAS Experts Say
August 6, 2025
You may have seen media reports about the various snakes found in Florida’s water bodies. This may be overwhelming or even scary to consider. However, while it’s not unusual to see a snake near water, University of Florida Institute of Food ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation, Natural Resources, Water, WildlifeTags: Living With Wildlife, Naturally Florida Podcast, Shannon Carnevale, UF/IFAS Extension Internship, Wildlife
Reclaiming Water: Reclaimed Water Usage, Part 2
August 5, 2025
What is ‘Reclaimed Water’? According to the USEPA and UF/IFAS, reclaimed water is recycled wastewater that has been thoroughly treated, at least to the secondary level, for reuse. This treatment removes harmful organisms and substances, ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Coasts & Marine, Conservation, Crops, Farm Management, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes, Home Management, Horticulture, Lawn, Natural Resources, Pests & Disease, Professional Development, Recreation, Turf, UF/IFAS Extension, , WaterTags: Alternative Water Supply, Florida Water, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Irrigation, Irrigation Calibration, Irrigation System, Residential Irrigation, Sustainable Landscape, Wastewater, Wastewater Treatment
Gulf Coast Catch and Cook August: Mangrove Snapper
August 4, 2025
The featured Gulf catch and cook species for August 2025 is the Mangrove Snapper! Mangrove Snapper are fun to catch and delicious to eat! Mangrove Snapper can be caught in the Gulf year-round in both nearshore and offshore waters! Mangrove ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, Conservation, Health & Nutrition, Natural Resources, Recreation, UF/IFAS Extension, Water, WildlifeTags: Catch And Cook, Fishing, Florida Sea Grant, Grey Snapper, Mangrove Snapper, Recipe, Snapper, UF/IFAS Pasco Extension Office