By Angie Adkin Huge smiles, excited laughter and ‘ohhs and ahhs’ fill the air when people visit zoos, aquariums, nature parks, animal reservations, and national parks. A lot of people feel an intense connection with wildlife and the ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Conservation, Natural Resources, WildlifeGAINESVILLE, Fla. --- Global climate change has already impacted every aspect of life on Earth, from genes to entire ecosystems, according to a new study by the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences and in cooperation ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Conservation, Forests, UF/IFASOCALA, Fla. --- Robert and Christy Cathcart had just moved to Florida, and wondered how soon they could replicate their bountiful garden back home in Connecticut. They soon realized that they would need help with gardening and landscaping ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Conservation, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life
This spring, a handful of golf courses in Florida will become a little more “green,” thanks to a new project led by a University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences Extension specialist and researcher. “In our state, ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Conservation, Natural Resources, Pests & Disease, SFYL Hot Topic, Turf, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research, WaterGAINESVILLE, Fla. --- This spring, a handful of golf courses in Florida will become a little more “green,” thanks to a new project led by a University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences Extension specialist and researcher. “In ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Conservation, Invasive Species, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research
Fertilizer can increase the beauty and health of lawn and landscape. When used correctly. Used incorrectly, however, it can wreak havoc on yards, ecosystems and more. (more…) READ MORE
Category: Conservation, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Lawn, Natural Resources, Pests & Disease, WaterFertilizer can increase the beauty and health of lawn and landscape. When used correctly. Used incorrectly, however, it can wreak havoc on yards, ecosystems and more. (more…) READ MORE
Category: Conservation, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Lawn, Natural Resources, Pests & Disease, WaterSARASOTA COUNTY GREEN BUSINESS PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM: DEVELOPING METHODS OF DATA COLLECTION AND ACHIEVING MEASURABLE RESULTS Penn, UF/IFAS Extension, Sarasota County, Sarasota, FL Situation: The state of Florida set a target for counties ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation, Natural ResourcesMARKETING EXTENSION TO NON-TRADITIONAL AUDIENCES THROUGH AN ARBOR DAY MAIL ART CALL N.D. Pinson, S. Steed, and R. Northrop, UF/IFAS Extension, Hillsborough County, Seffner, FL Situation: Every year, residents throughout the country celebrate ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation, Forests, Natural ResourcesUNDERSTANDING YOUR DRINKING WATER: A FIRST STEP TOWARD REDUCING BOTTLED WATER CONSUMPTION Tyrna, UF/IFAS Extension & Sustainability, Sarasota County, Sarasota, FL. One of the greatest challenges to regional water conservation is ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation, Natural Resources, Water