As I mentioned in Part 1, I taught environmental science in the 1990s and the first decade of the 21st century. Reviewing the textbook used for that course I provide information below that was taught at the time. The purpose of this series ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, Natural Resources
The City of Macclenny has recently adopted a Sustainable Tree Planting Initiative for the trees planted in city right-of-ways. The tree planting project is aimed at replacing invasive tree species to increase biodiversity, improve air and water ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Events, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Invasive Species, Natural Resources,
Introduction The Pensacola Bay System has had a history of environmental problems. Declining water quality, loss of habitat, and the decline of fisheries and wildlife have all been problems for the bay. One area of ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, Natural Resources, Water
Wildflowers can be both beautiful and benefit pollinators. In 2023, I undertook a geomatic sciences project using iNaturalist to record observations of wildflowers in the natural areas at the UF/IFAS Extension St. Lucie County. With the ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Conservation, Home Landscapes, Natural Resources
Have you been itching to try out iNaturalist? Your local UF/IFAS Extension Polk County Office is now a new “place” on the app and website! iNaturalist’s Newest Extension Project We’ve launched an iNaturalist project to inventory the ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation, Invasive Species, Natural Resources
ISA is born. In 1924 members of the Connecticut Tree Protective Association convened a meeting that would plant the seed for an organization that revolutionized the tree care industry. It was this gathering that became the first of 100 annual ... READ MORE
Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Forests, Home Management, Horticulture, Professional Development, UF/IFAS Extension,
Scientists urge divers, recreational charters, residents and visitors exploring the waters of South Florida to look for an invasive soft coral species that has been reported on the nearby surrounding shores of Cuba. The invasive pulse ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation, Invasive Species, SFYL Hot Topic, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research, Water
Malala Yousafzai, youngest Nobel Peace Prize recipient and youth advocate for the power of education and equal opportunity for girls, famously said, "The world is shaped by the dreams and ambitions of its young minds." As we work to address ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Coasts & Marine, Conservation, Natural Resources, Water, Wildlife
The following blogs were published by the UF/IFAS Extension St. Lucie County Natural Resources Extension Agent in July - December 2024 Blogs Gioeli, K. and Cartmill, K. (2024, October 28). Karen Cartmill Spotlights Importance of IVEGOT1 ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Agriculture, Home Landscapes, Natural Resources