UF/IFAS GLOBAL BLOGS
Eight years ago, attendees at the 68th United Nations General Assembly declared March 3 as the World Wildlife Day to celebrate and raise awareness of the world’s wild animals and plants. World Wildlife Day has now become the… Read More
Wild Weeds – Weed of the Month Florida Rosemary Ceratiola ericoides Florida Rosemary is native to the southeast and has a very strong aroma. Plants can reach heights of 2.5 meters and have thick vegetation. Flowers appear from… Read More
GAINESVILLE, Fla., Feb. 25, 2021 — The application deadline for the Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP) is March 26 for fiscal year 2021. Through CSP, USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service helps agricultural producers and forest landowners earn payments for expanding conservation… Read More
NATIONAL INVASIVE SPECIES AWARENESS WEEK IS FEBRUARY 22-28, 2021 National Invasive Species Awareness Week (NISAW) is an international event to raise awareness about invasive species, the threat that they pose, and what can be done to prevent their… Read More
Signs of “springtime” in central Florida… If you’ve been a long-time reader of this blog, you already know that I love to highlight the unique changes of Florida’s seasons. “Springtime” in Florida is no exception. (Click here for… Read More
UPCOMING MEETINGS & EVENTS The Dog House Club Meetings: Tuesdays, 6pm, Farmers Market, Crestview Created to Create Art Club Meeting: Monday, March 15th, 6pm, Extension Office Crestview. Country Club Meeting: Monday, March 22nd, 6pm, Extension Office Crestview… Read More
CONGRATULATIONS MR. JIM STRICKLAND: 2021 FLORIDA LAND STEWARD OF THE YEAR A lifelong resident of Manatee County and sixth generation Floridian with over six decades of ranching experience, Mr. Jim Strickland has developed a strong land ethic and… Read More
The annual Manasota Regional Envirothon looked a bit different this year. In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the event was held virtually to provide a safe environment for the students to compete. Although we missed seeing the students… Read More
Tropical forests cover about 10% of land on Earth. Yet, these habitats are home to one-half to two-thirds of all species on Earth and store 40% of terrestrial carbon. Over half of all tropical forests have been removed… Read More
By Luis Gonzalez, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission Congratulations to Mr. Jim Strickland, our 2021 Florida Land Steward of the Year! Mr. Strickland has become a welcome fixture in the Florida conservation community. A lifelong resident of… Read More
