FLORIDA FORESTS WEEK Thanks for your part in highlighting the benefits of Florida’s Forests this week. As Forests Week comes to a close this weekend, we have some new resources and assistance programs available, new events on the calendar, ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation, Forests, Natural Resources, Recreation, Water
The UF/IFAS Extension offices in St. Lucie, Martin and Escambia Counties congratulates the newest graduates of the Florida Master Naturalist Program Coastal Shoreline Restoration course in November 2021. On Friday November 5, 2021, thirteen ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, , Coasts & Marine, Conservation, Natural ResourcesBy Chris Demers, UF/IFAS School of Forest, Fisheries, and Geomatics Sciences and Greg Marshall, Florida Forest Service Ashlee White has served as County Forester for Santa Rosa County since 2016 and has been very active in assisting private ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation, Forests, Natural Resources, Recreation, Water![A rainbow arcs over ranch land in Florida. [CREDIT: UF/ IFAS, Tom Wright]](https://blogs.ifas.ufl.edu/sarasotaco/wp-content/blogs.dir/40/files/2021/11/2021_SoilWaterCons_blogRainbowOverSWFLRanch_ifasWrightTom_CROP1338x357TINY.jpg)
The Natural Resources Conservation Service of the U.S. Department of Agriculture sent the following information Nov. 02, re the conservation stewardship program: For Immediate Release Contact: Renee Bodine, 352-338-9565 NRCS in Florida Announces ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Conservation, Farm Management, Natural Resources
We have all read how important pollinators are to an ecosystem. We have also heard of all the causes for the decline of several species, but maybe we haven’t sat down to think of what we can do to improve their health around our homes. ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Conservation, Crops, Farm Management, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Invasive Species, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease, Recreation, UF/IFAS Extension, Wildlife
The Florida-Friendly Landscaping™ demonstration garden showcases pollinator friendly plants with a focus on Florida native plants. It’s located in a prominent location at the Orange County Administration Building in the heart of downtown ... READ MORE
Category: , Conservation, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, UF/IFAS ExtensionCELEBRATE FLORIDA FORESTS WEEK, OCTOBER 31 – NOVEMBER 6, 2021 Florida's 17 million acres of forests provide wood products, clean water, wildlife habitat, carbon storage, recreational opportunities, and beauty for residents and visitors. This ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation, Forests, Natural Resources, Recreation, Water
Anthropogenic release of an invasive species Besides the well-known and most common domestic animals, such as cats and dogs, there are other exotic species that have entered the pet animal trade. This includes reptiles, such as turtles, snakes, ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation, Wildlife
By Ginger Feagle, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission The Florida Tree Farm Program is proud to congratulate Ben and Louann Williams of Putnam County as Florida’s 2021 Jon Gould Outstanding Tree Farmers of the Year. Each ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation, Forests, Natural Resources, Water, Wildlife
Iconic Florida When folks throughout the world think of Florida, they usually think of alligators, sunshine, palm trees, and hurricanes. Most long-time Florida residents know what to expect concerning each of these things. The Bad "Haircut" In ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Conservation, Disaster Preparation, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Management, Horticulture, SFYL Hot Topic, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, Wildlife