Category: Invasive Species

Florida Land Steward Update, October 24, 2025

by Chris Demers
October 24, 2025

FLORIDA WORKING FORESTS WEEK COMING UP OCTOBER 26 - NOVEMBER 1 Florida Working Forest Week is a statewide opportunity to highlight all the great things that working forests provide. From water to wildlife habitat and wood products to carbon ... READ MORE

Category: Conservation, Disaster Preparation, Forests, Invasive Species, Natural Resources, Recreation, SFYL Hot Topic, Water, Wildlife
Tags: Award, Family Forest, Florida Land Steward Program, Forest Carbon, Forestry, Hurricane Preparation, Invasive Species, Longleaf Pine, Natural Resources, Online Course, School Of Forest Fisheries And Geomatics Sciences, Southern Pine Beetle, Timber, Tree Farm, Wildlife

Snails in the Garden: Friends or Foes?

by Wayne Hobbs
October 20, 2025

By: Marilyn Young, Horticulture Program Assistant, UF/IFAS Extension Clay County Extension Snails in the Garden: Friends or Foes? By: Marilyn Young, Horticulture Program Assistant, Clay County Extension As you walk through the garden ... READ MORE

Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes, Invasive Species, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Florida Friendly, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Garden, Gardening, Horticulture, Landscape, Landscaping, Master Gardener Volunteer, Pest, Snail

Florida Land Steward Update, October 16, 2025

by Chris Demers
October 16, 2025

SIGN UP OPEN FOR THE SOUTHERN PINE BEETLE ASSISTANCE AND PREVENTION PROGRAM Apply by November 14, 2025 The Southern Pine Beetle (SPB) Assistance and Prevention Program is offered to eligible non-industrial private forest landowners by the ... READ MORE

Category: Conservation, Disaster Preparation, Forests, Invasive Species, Natural Resources, Recreation, SFYL Hot Topic, Water, Wildlife
Tags: Award, Family Forest, Florida Land Steward Program, Forest Health, Forest Management, Hurricane Preparation, Invasive Species, Landowner Assistance, Natural Resources, Online Course, Prescribed Fires, School Of Forest Fisheries And Geomatics Sciences, Southern Pine Beetle, Tree Farm, Wildlife

Unlocking the Forest: A High-Tech Nature Walk at Alafia State Park

by ambernorris
October 15, 2025

Equipped with binoculars, field guides, and AI technology, we set out for a crisp fall morning adventure at Alafia State Park. We discovered that today’s nature walk isn't just about what you can see, but what technology can help you hear, ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, , Conservation, Forests, Invasive Species, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, Wildlife
Tags: 4-H, AI, Anorris, Central Florida, Hillsborough County, State Parks, Technology, UF/IFAS Extension, Wildlife, Youth

Florida Land Steward Update, October 9, 2025

by Chris Demers
October 9, 2025

NEW TRAINING TO HELP LANDOWNERS AND LAND MANAGERS TO PLAN INVASIVE PLANT TREATMENTS The University of Florida IFAS Invasive Species Extension Program is providing a series of workshops on creating data-driven invasive plant treatment plans ... READ MORE

Category: Conservation, Disaster Preparation, Forests, Invasive Species, Natural Resources, Recreation, SFYL Hot Topic, Water, Wildlife
Tags: Award, Family Forest, Florida Land Steward Program, Hurricane Preparation, Hurricane Season, Invasive Species, Landowner Assistance, Natural Resources, Online Course, School Of Forest Fisheries And Geomatics Sciences, Tree Farm

Florida Land Steward Update, October 2, 2025

by Chris Demers
October 2, 2025

JENKINS TREE FARM TOUR HIGHLIGHTS About 50 private landowners and partners joined us on Thursday, Sept. 25 for a tour at the Jenkins Family Tree Farm in Walton County, FL. This family forest operation exemplifies multiple-use and muti-generation ... READ MORE

Category: Conservation, Disaster Preparation, Forests, Invasive Species, Natural Resources, Recreation, SFYL Hot Topic, Water, Wildlife
Tags: Award, Family Forest, Florida Land Steward Program, Gopher Tortoise, Hurricane Preparation, Longleaf Pine, Natural Resources, Online Course, Prescribed Fires, School Of Forest Fisheries And Geomatics Sciences, Tree Farm, Wildlife

Chinese Crown Orchid – An Invasive Species you Need to Know

by Tia Silvasy
September 30, 2025

Introduction Chinese crown orchid, Eulophia graminea, is a relatively new invasive species spreading through the state of Florida. It was first found in mulch in Miami, FL in 2007 and is now listed as a Category II invasive species by the ... READ MORE

Category: , Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Home Management, Invasive Species, Natural Resources, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Central Florida, Crown Orchid, Invasive Species, Tampa Bay, Tsilvasy

Colaboración en Extensión: Compartiendo Ciencia y Construyendo Comunidades

by Sara MacDonald
September 30, 2025

La semana pasada fui la conferencista invitada en un evento de Lunch & Learn. El programa se organizó en colaboración con Love Your Block de la Ciudad de Port St. Lucie. En esta ocasión compartí los principios de Florida-Friendly Landscaping™ ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, , Clubs & Volunteers, Community Volunteers, Conservation, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Invasive Species, Lawn, Natural Resources, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease, Recreation, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, Water, Work & Life
Tags: Conservation, Extension, Florida Friendly Landscape, St. Lucie County, UF/IFAS Extension St. Lucie County

Florida Land Steward Update, September 19, 2025

by Chris Demers
September 19, 2025

“MIND THE GAPS” WORKSHOPS: ENGAGE IN LANDSCAPE CONSERVATION EFFORTS Initiated by the Florida Wildlife Corridor Foundation and many partners, the goal of “Mind the Gaps” gatherings is to recognize geographical connections that are irreplaceable. ... READ MORE

Category: Conservation, Disaster Preparation, Forests, Invasive Species, Natural Resources, Recreation, SFYL Hot Topic, Water, Wildlife
Tags: Award, Cogongrass, Conservation, Family Forest, Florida Land Steward Program, Florida Wildlife Corridor, Forestry, Hurricane Preparation, Hurricane Season, Longleaf Pine, Natural Resources, Online Course, School Of Forest Fisheries And Geomatics Sciences, Tree Farm, Wildlife

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