Water, The Magic Molecule – Lesson 5
Last week in Lesson 4 we began looking at how the dissolving behavior of the polar molecule we call water causes what we call salinity – or the “saltiness” of the sea – (see Lesson 4 for a… Read More
Category: Natural Resources
Be-at-Home with Nature: What’s in your backyard challenge?
Nature is Everywhere Yesterday was an unusually cool day here in Sarasota. Low in humidity, high in cloud cover, with thunder in the distance, I decided to take a break on my backyard deck. As I took… Read More
Florida-Friendly Landscaping in Moderate Drought Conditions
Many of us are realizing the benefits of being outdoors connected to nature as we self-confine in our homes during mandatory COVID-19 precautions and recommendations. While our parks are closed, we are finding respite in our own gardens… Read More
Earth Day Every Day Heroes: Weeks Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve
One of the hidden treasures of the Gulf Coast is the Weeks Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve (NERR). Fed by the Fish and Magnolia Rivers, Weeks Bay is an inlet on the southeastern side of Mobile Bay, in… Read More
Celebrating 50 Years of Earth Day – Energy Efficiency
Co-authors: Holly Abeels, Alicia Betancourt, and Dr. Ashley Smyth April 22, 2020 is the 50th anniversary of Earth Day. The theme for this year’s Earth Day is “climate action”. Climate change is the biggest challenge the world faces… Read More
Local Wildlife – Lesson 5
The subject for today’s wildlife lesson is one that, actually, hope you do not find – but you might. The reason for selecting this one today is because I have been getting a lot of emails about them… Read More
Everglades Tomato-A Summer Tomato for the Keys
Also known locally as wild tomato or currant tomato, the Everglades tomato is a wonder for gardeners in the Florida Keys. The tomato blooms and fruits all year long, is tolerant of our alkaline soil, brackish water, salt… Read More
Celebrating 50 Years of Earth Day – Water Conservation
Co-authors: Holly Abeels, Alicia Betancourt, and Dr. Ashley Smyth April 22, 2020 is the 50th anniversary of Earth Day. The theme for this year’s Earth Day is “climate action”. Climate change is the biggest challenge the world faces… Read More
Featured New Faculty: Yang Lin
Dr. Yang Lin has recently been appointed as an Assistant Professor in the Soil and Water Sciences Department with a specialty in Soil Health. We asked him a little about how his career has developed and what his… Read More
Exercise Outlet in Local Escambia Extension Gardens
Many local residents are safely utilizing the walking track at the Escambia County Extension office located at 3740 Stefani Road, Cantonment. A portion of the track runs directly in front of the Demonstration Gardens, which are developed and… Read More