Florida’s history and heritage was the theme of a joint 4-H camp hosted by Highlands and Okeechobee counties on July 9. The camp brought together youth ages 8 to 12 to learn about Florida’s history, cook traditional recipes, visit ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Camp, Conservation
THANKS TO THOSE JOINING US YESTERDAY FOR OUR FLORIDA LAND STEWARD WEBINAR ABOUT THE GOPHER TORTOISE RECIPIENT SITE PROGRAM, RECORDING NOW AVAILABLE Mac Barrett, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, gave an excellent presentation ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation, Disaster Preparation, Forests, Invasive Species, Natural Resources, Recreation, SFYL Hot Topic, Water, Wildlife
A team of University of Florida scientists has been awarded a $1 million grant from the National Science Foundation to tackle one of South Florida’s most urgent environmental threats: groundwater flooding and saltwater intrusion caused ... READ MORE
Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Conservation, Crops, Disaster Preparation, Farm Management, Forests, Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes, Natural Resources, SFYL Hot Topic, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research, Water
Blog post written by Laila Cohen, UF/IFAS Extension Brevard County intern Did You Know... Florida has the highest number of shark bites in the U.S. In 2024, 14 unprovoked shark bites occurred in Florida, 8 of which were in Volusia County, ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, Conservation, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Extension, Wildlife
Meet Zahir, From Fashion to Passion Although having a lifelong passion for the environment, Zahir initially studied fashion design until an eye-opening gap semester traveling to Fiji, Australia, and New Zealand. It was there that she was ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation, Natural Resources, Professional Development, UF/IFAS Extension, Water, Wildlife, Work & Life
Over the years, I’ve come across hidden spots, quiet and peaceful trails, that I never thought of finding on a simple walk at the park. Some places offer something rare: a quick, meaningful reconnection with nature. Although for me, the journey ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation, Horticulture, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life
Celebrate World Snake Day with Naturally Florida July 16 is World Snake Day! Florida is home to an incredible diversity of native snakes—many of which play important roles in maintaining healthy ecosystems. Learning about snakes in Florida ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation, Home Landscapes, Home Management, Natural Resources, Pests & Disease, Wildlife
A University of Florida research team has developed a more accurate way to count wildlife using drones — an innovation that helped confirm the world’s largest known nesting site for a threatened turtle species. By combining aerial imagery ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Research, Wildlife
Recap of July 2025 First Friday with Florida First Detector Oak trees play a vital role in our ecosystems, providing food, shelter, and beauty across the globe. In the United States, there are about 90 native oak species, with 24 found right ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Conservation, Crops, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Forests, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Invasive Species, Natural Resources, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS Extension, Wildlife
A Florida-Friendly Favorite for Hummingbirds and Butterflies Acanths are Florida-Friendly Landscaping™ (FFL) plants known for their long, tubular flowers rich in nectar, perfect for attracting hummingbirds and butterflies. In fact, their ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Conservation, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Extension, Wildlife