Congratulations to the Fort Pierce Utility Authority and the Manatee Observation and Education Center for proclaiming commitment to conserve rare atala butterflies. This commitment is made possible by through participation in a program initiated ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation, Natural ResourcesThe Florida atala butterfly (Eumaeus atala Poey) is a rare hairstreak butterfly characterized by satiny black wings featuring an iridescent turquois shimmer. It was thought to be extinct due to overharvest of its host plant, Zamia integrifolia ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, Conservation, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Lawn, Natural Resources, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS Extension, Wildlife2021 SOUTHERN PINE BEETLE ASSISTANCE AND PREVENTION PROGRAM NOW OPEN FOR ENROLLMENT Sign up by June 18, 2021 The Southern Pine Beetle (SPB)Assistance and Prevention Program is offered to eligible non-industrial private forest landowners by the ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Conservation, Disaster Preparation, Forests, Invasive Species, Natural Resources, Wildlife
Florida leads the nation with many impressive statistics such as having the most IGFA fishing world records (925), being the state with most amount of coastline in the lower 48 (1,350 miles) and having more boats registered here than any other ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Camp, Coasts & Marine, Conservation, Disaster Preparation, Events, Health & Nutrition, Natural Resources, Recreation, Relationships & Family, UF/IFAS Extension, Water, Work & Life
Catch and release practices can help conserve fish populations but they do not guarantee the fish will survive, as handling and air exposure can have negative health impacts and cause mortality Scientists have developed a new fishhook ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, Conservation, Natural Resources, Recreation, UF/IFAS Research, Wildlife
By Sophia Moundous and Mindy Hanak Sarasota County’s Family Green Living Kits can help foster sustainability lessons in many ways. The kits are filled with fun, interactive activities and books for all ages. Grab a kit from your local ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Conservation, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes, Home Management, Natural Resources, Recreation, Work & LifeCommon Forest Carbon Terms Provided by Natalia Medina, Forest Systems Lab Research Assistant, University of Florida School of Forest, Fisheries, and Geomatics Sciences Forests serve as the largest terrestrial carbon sink, continuously taking ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation, Forests, Natural ResourcesHURRICANE PREPAREDNESS WEEK, MAY 9-15, 2021 Hurricane season begins June 1. Our Florida Land Steward webinar series on hurricane preparation and recovery is underway over the summer. The first webinar (presented and recorded April 15, 2021) ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation, Forests, Invasive Species, Natural Resources, WildlifeFOREST CARBON MARKETS ARE ON THE RISE Opportunities are emerging for landowners to be paid for some of the environmental services their forests provide. Forest carbon markets are now active in this region. To help private landowners and our ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation, Forests, Natural Resources, Wildlife