Category: Conservation
CALS alumnus Gustavo Fonseca shares lessons from his ecology and conservation work in Latin America
September 25, 2018
As part of Hispanic Heritage Month recognized during September 15 through October 15, CALS is showcasing its students, faculty, and alumni who research topics of importance to Latin America. Gustavo Alberto da Fonseca, an alumnus from the ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation, UF/IFAS TeachingTags: Biodiversity, CAL Alumni, Conservation, Ecology, Hispanic Heritage Month, Latin America
Tree Farm Tour & Awards Ceremony: South Prong Plantation
September 25, 2018
Congratulations to Doug and Teresa Moore for their outstanding forest stewardship and being selected as Florida’s Outstanding Tree Farmers of 2018. Located at the headwaters of the St. Mary’s River in Baker County, South Prong Plantation ... READ MORE
Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Conservation, Crops, Events, Farm Management, Forests, Horticulture, Natural Resources, WildlifeTags: Classes And Events, Conservation, Forestry, Wildlife Habitat
Transportation Tips for a Better Environment
September 19, 2018
by Jerry Lieberman, of the Monroe County Climate Change Advisory Committee We’re all concerned with our fragile Keys environment and the impact of Climate Change, but often struggle what we can do to help. Our transportation choices have ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation, Recreation, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & LifeTags: Climate Change, Florida Keys, Green Living, Transportation
Hernando County Coastal Cleanup
September 17, 2018
Florida Sea Grant and UF/IFAS Extension in Hernando County are teaming up with local businesses, clubs, and County government to host the 2018 International Coastal Cleanup in Hernando County. This international cleanup began more than 30 years ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, Conservation, Natural Resources, Recreation, Water, WildlifeTags: Cleanup, Coast, International Coastal Cleanup, Marine Debris, Trash Free Seas
Advanced Irrigation for Professionals: Designing Based on System Components
September 10, 2018
September 18, 2018, 9 am - 3 pm, $35 Seating is LIMITED to 30! Lunch included, CEUs have been applied for This advanced course is designed for individuals who have completed the irrigation basics workshop or have a basic working knowledge ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Conservation, Events, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Lawn, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease, Turf, UF/IFAS Extension, WaterTags: Conservation, Irrigation, Landscape, Lawn, Turf, Water
Suwannee Valley Fall Harvest Lunch and Learn
September 10, 2018
There will be a Fall Harvest Lunch and Learn on September 14th from 10:00 am – 3:00 pm, to be held at the UF/IFAS North Florida Research and Education Center-Suwannee Valley in Live Oak, Fl. This program is being facilitated by local and regional ... READ MORE
Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Conservation, Crops, UF/IFAS ExtensionTags: Agricultural Awareness, Conservation Farming, Florida Farm Bureau, NFREC Suwannee Valley, Suwannee County Farm Bureau
Controlled burn in TREC’s Pine Rockland
September 10, 2018
HOMESTEAD, Fla. The Tropical Research and Education Center (TREC) has an 8.5-acre fragment of Pine Rockland, one of the most imperiled habitats on earth. Only about 4 percent of Pine Rockland habitat remains in Florida. Periodic fires, which ... READ MORE
Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Conservation, Crops, Farm Management, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Forests, Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Invasive Species, Lawn, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research, , Wildlife