Happy Earth Day everyone!Today we celebrate the Earth and look at ways of living a little lighter on the planet (we’ve only got one, you know!). Today, there are headlines in newspapers, specials on the television, celebrations in communities, ... READ MORE
Category: ConservationBy: Chuck Woods Source: Pierce Jones - piercejones@ufl.edu, (352) 392-8074 View Photo GAINESVILLE, FLA. --- As more consumers struggle with record-breaking energy costs and rapid urban growth puts a strain on Florida's natural resources, ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Conservation, Work & LifeBy: Stu Hutson - (352) 273-3569 Source: Bryan Fluech, fluech@ufl.edu, (239) 417-6310 x225 View Photo GAINESVILLE, Fla. --- At virtually every seaport mankind has ever built, you're sure to see a pelican at some time or another. The birds ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation, UF/IFAS ExtensionView Photo GAINESVILLE, Fla. --- Home buyers appreciate the benefits of "green" communities, but residents don't necessarily lead more eco-friendly lives than their neighbors in traditional homes, according to two University of Florida studies ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Money Matters, Work & LifeGAINESVILLE, Fla. --- Nathaniel Reed, a lifelong environmentalist who worked under more than one president despite a controversial style that transcended party politics, will speak at the University of Florida November 28. Reed is being named ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Conservation, UF/IFASGAINESVILLE, Fla. --- Soil-moisture sensors hooked to sprinkler systems could put a huge dent in homeowners' utility bills - and help conserve much-needed water, a new University of Florida study says. Researcher Michael Dukes found that for ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Work & LifeBy: Stu Hutson 352-392-0400 Source(s): John Hayes hayesj@ufl.edu, 352-846-0643 GAINESVILLE, Fla. --- Upside-down and flat on the sandy soil, the bucket trap has done its job. Surrounded by forest studded with goldenrods and the lavender spikes ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Conservation, UF/IFAS ExtensionBy: Mickie Anderson (352) 392-0400 Source(s): Bill Lindberg wjl@ufl.edu, 352-392-9617 Jon Dodrill jon.dodrill@myfwc.com, 850-922-4340 View Photo GAINESVILLE, Fla. --- One of the country’s biggest and longest-running artificial reef research ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, ConservationBy: Tom Nordlie (352) 392-0400 Source(s): Tom Emmel tcemmel@ufl.edu, 352-494-7402 Matt Lehnert mlehnert@ufl.edu, 352-870-4002 Eric Garraway eric.garraway@uwimona.edu.jm, 876-977-7470 View Photo GAINESVILLE, Fla. --- The Homerus swallowtail ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation