Category: Conservation

Florida Land Steward Update, November 9, 2022

by Chris Demers
November 9, 2022

ANOTHER STORM ON THE WAY I almost put away the generator last weekend. What was I thinking? After all the recent impacts from Hurricane Ian the timing of this could probably not be worse. As tropical storm Nicole approaches the east coast of ... READ MORE

Category: Conservation, Disaster Preparation, Forests, Invasive Species, Natural Resources, Recreation, Water, Wildlife
Tags: Family Forest, Florida Land Steward Program, Hurricane Preparation, Tree Farm, Wildlife

A Landscape Guide for New Florida Residents

by Maggie Gaughan
November 8, 2022

Florida is an unique and special place. No wonder why so many folks from other states move here! If you've recently moved to Florida and are struggling to understand your yard, use the resources outlined in this guide to help you get acquainted ... READ MORE

Category: , Conservation, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes, Home Management, Lawn, Pests & Disease, Recreation, Turf, UF/IFAS, Water, Work & Life
Tags: Florida Friendly Landscape, Home Landscapes, Homeowner Resources, Irrigation, Save Water, Water Conservaton

Florida Land Steward Update, October 28, 2022

by Chris Demers
October 28, 2022

FLORIDA FORESTS WEEK OCTOBER 23-29, 2022 This annual statewide awareness campaign offers the perfect opportunity for us to share the forestry story. Forestry provides an annual boost to the state’s economy measured in billions of dollars ... READ MORE

Category: Conservation, Disaster Preparation, Forests, Invasive Species, Natural Resources, Recreation, Water, Wildlife
Tags: Family Forest, Forest, Forest Health, Forest Management, Forestry, Hurricane Preparation, Hurricane Season, Trees, Wildlife

Nov. 5 Art in the Garden offers native plant sale, 4-H youth activities, gardening demonstrations, art workshop and more

by Lourdes Mederos
October 28, 2022

FORT LAUDERDALE - Mark your calendars for Art in the Garden on November 5 where South Florida residents can enjoy a variety of free activities designed for the entire family. The event takes place from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the parking ... READ MORE

Category: Conservation, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: 4-H Youth Development, Art In The Garden, Extension Broward Master Gardener Volunteer Program, Florida 4-H, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Master Gardener Volunteer Program, News, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Extension Broward County
Sustainable Development Goals and One Health: SDG 6

Sustainable Development Goals and One Health: SDG 6

by Alejandro Sanchez
October 27, 2022

Sustainable Development Goal 6 reads: “Ensure access to water and sanitation for all.” This SDG opens our eyes on what is the reality in many parts of the world that completely lack access to clean water. It is true that the western world ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Conservation, Farm Management, Food Safety, Fruits & Vegetables, Livestock, UF/IFAS Research
Tags: Circular Health, IFAS One Health, Interdisciplinarity, One Health, Sustainability, Sustainable Development Goals
seagrass

Could your body be storing the key to saving seagrass?

by Kirsten Romaguera Rabin
October 24, 2022

Struvite is a crystallized compound made from the byproduct of wastewater treatment plants. It includes phosphorus and nitrogen, two ingredients that are key to plant growth and used in other fertilizer sources. A new University ... READ MORE

Category: Coasts & Marine, Conservation, UF/IFAS Research
Tags: Ann Wilkie, Cheryl Mackowiak, North Florida Research And Education Center, Patrick Inglett, Research, Seagrass, Seagrass Restoration, Soil Water And Ecosystem Sciences, Study, Todd Osborne, Wastewater, Whitney Laboratory For Marine Bioscience

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