Category: Conservation

Florida Land Steward Update, July 11, 2025

by Chris Demers
July 10, 2025

REPORT FLORIDA PANTHER SIGHTINGS If you see a Florida panther—whether in person, on a trail camera, or by signs like tracks, scat, or scratches—please report it at https://myfwc.com/panthersightings. These reports help The Florida Fish ... READ MORE

Category: Conservation, Disaster Preparation, Forests, Invasive Species, Natural Resources, Recreation, SFYL Hot Topic, Water, Wildlife
Tags: Family Forest, Florida Land Steward Program, Florida Panther, Forest Health, Hurricane Preparation, Hurricane Season, Longleaf Pine, Natural Resources, Online Course, School Of Forest Fisheries And Geomatics Sciences, Tree Farm, Wildlife

LIFE Field Trips: Students Experience Florida’s Environment

by Katherine Clements
July 10, 2025

What is LIFE? The Learning in Florida’s Environment (LIFE) program is a science-based educational experience that engages 4th and 5th grade students in Sarasota County in 1-hour preparatory in-class presentations followed by a 3-hour field ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Coasts & Marine, Community Volunteers, Conservation, Natural Resources, Water, Wildlife
Tags: Ecology, Learning In Florida's Environment, Life, Natural Resources, Nature, Pgm_EcoNR, Science
Three bees on three clusters of purple flowers

Proyecto de investigación de UF/IFAS protege a los polinizadores de la exposición a pesticidas dañinos

by Luz Bahder
July 9, 2025

Creado por Megan Winslow, especialista en relaciones públicas de UF/IFAS.  Hace algunos años, al comprar plantas de violetas en un vivero, Chris Wilson notó una etiqueta que indicaba que las flores habían sido tratadas con insecticidas. "Recuerdo ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Conservation, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Horticulture, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research
Tags: Aplicacion De Insecticidas, Aspersion, Chris Wilson, Conservacion, Departamento De Ciencias Del Suelo, Dosis, Drench, El Agua Y Los Ecosistemas, Empapar, Enfermedades, Español, Flores, Industria De Plantas Ornamentales, Insecticidas, Lantana, Mia Cabrera, Ornamentales, Plagas, Plantas, Plantas Ornamentales, Polen, Polinizadores, Prácticas De Manejo De Pesticidas, Protección De Los Polinizadores, Riego, Sandra Wilson, Spanish, Spray, Tiametoxam, Vanesa Rostán
Manatees

Who’s that critter? UF/IFAS wildlife series spotlights the Florida manatee

by Megan Winslow
July 9, 2025

Boasting more than 80 distinct ecosystems, Florida is a biodiversity hot spot.  More than 4,000 animal species, in fact, are native to the Sunshine State. (more…) READ MORE

Category: Coasts & Marine, Conservation, Water, Wildlife
Tags: Aquatic, Coastal, Conservation, Critter, Critter Of The Month, Ecosystem, Extension, Florida, Florida Manatee, Gentle Giant, IFAS, Institute Of Food And Agricultural Sciences, Maia McGuire, Manatee, Marine, Megan Winslow, Protect, River, Sea Cow, Species, UF, UF-IFAS, University Of Florida, Water, West Indian Manatee, Wildlife

Gulf Coast Catch and Cook July: Bay Scallop

by Dr. Megan Moore
July 7, 2025

The Featured Gulf catch and cook species for July 2025 is the Bay Scallop! Catching Bay Scallops is just as fun as eating them! The whole family can participate in hunting for the scallops in nearshore coastal waters. Read on to learn how ... READ MORE

Category: Coasts & Marine, Conservation, Food Safety, Natural Resources, Recreation, UF/IFAS Extension, Water, Wildlife
Tags: Bay Scallop, Florida Sea Grant, Pasco County, Recreational Fishing, Scalloping, Tourism, UF/IFAS Pasco Extension Office

Growing More Than Gardens: The Transformative Journey of Master Gardener Volunteers

by Lorna Bravo
July 5, 2025

Introduction: Sowing the Seeds of Change Volunteerism holds a unique power—the ability to transform not only landscapes but lives. When people unite with a shared purpose, fueled by a passion for learning and a commitment to service, the ... READ MORE

Category: Clubs & Volunteers, Community Volunteers, Conservation, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Natural Resources, Relationships & Family, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, , Water, Wildlife, Work & Life
Tags: Broward County, Build Community, Community, Giving, Growing Food, Journey, Master Gardener Program, UF-IFAS, Volunteers

Learn to Burn: A Week at Prescribed Burn School in Old Florida

by George Laibl
July 3, 2025

  Last week, I had the chance to attend a “burn school” hosted by the Prescribed Burn Association (PBA) at Crones Cradle Conserve in Citra, Florida — and it turned out to be one of the most eye-opening experiences I’ve had in ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Conservation, Farm Management, Forests, Natural Resources, Recreation, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Teaching, Wildlife
Tags: Burn, Conservation, Control Burn, Crones Cradle Conserve, Extension, Fire, Fire Ecology, Florida, Forest, Forestry, Longleaf Pine, Natural Resources, Old Florida, Prescribe Burn, Prescribed Burn, Prescribed Burn Association, UF, UF-IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, University Of Florida, Wildfire, Wildlife
A frog sits partially submerged in the water among duckweed.

Frogs add song to the rainy season

by Yvette Goodiel
July 2, 2025

When you think of frogs, what comes to mind? Maybe you think of the way their calls ring out when rain is on the way. You may feel squeamish about them, or you may have encountered an invasive frog that you worry will harm your family dog. Most ... READ MORE

Category: Conservation, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Invasive Species, UF/IFAS Extension, Wildlife
Tags: Commercial Horticulture Digest, Conservation, Environment, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Invasive Species, Martin County, UF/IFAS Extension
Florida with magnifying glass and insect

First Fridays with Florida First Detector, Schedule available Sept 2025-2026!

by Morgan Pinkerton
June 30, 2025

What is Florida First Detector? Florida First Detector is a multiagency educational effort focused on enhancing the early detection of invasive pests that threaten agriculture, nursery industries, and natural areas. We offer in-person and ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Conservation, Crops, Farm Management, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Forests, Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Invasive Species, Lawn, Natural Resources, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease, Professional Development, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Biosecurity, FFD25-26, Florida First Detector, FloridaFirstDetector, Invasive Species, Plant Protection, SeminoleCountyAg

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