Some nonnative reptile species found in Florida are fast and flee quickly from people with cameras. Its recommended that nonnative reptiles be reported using ivegot1 or Eddmaps. Capturing photos and videos can be tricky and often need telephoto ... READ MORE
Category: , Conservation, Home Landscapes, Invasive Species, Natural Resources, Wildlife
Florida’s recreational scalloping season begins Saturday with shores off Dixie County and part of Taylor County opening for harvest and those along other Gulf Coast counties soon to follow. (more…) READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, Conservation, Recreation, Water, Wildlife
Snakes are an integral part of Florida's healthy, well-functioning ecosystems. They help balance populations of rodents and other small mammals, reptiles, insects, and amphibians. Some snakes even eat other snakes, as well as some of our ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation, Natural Resources, Wildlife
Last week, I took a group of kids on a beach walk at Deadman’s Island in Gulf Breeze. They picked up hermit crabs, watched shorebirds, and looked for interesting finds along the beach. Toward the east end of the peninsula (it’s not actually ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, Natural Resources, Water
Conservation Awards At the end of each school year, the Manatee River Soil and Water Conservation District (MRSWCD) sponsors a Conservation Award for one student from each FFA or 4-H chapter who participated in one of the board’s events. ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Agriculture, , Conservation, Forests, Natural Resources, Water
The panama berry tree (Muntingia calabura) goes by many names such as strawberry tree, jam fruit tree, and cotton candy berry. The Panama berry is a tropical fruit tree with a strawberry looking flower and sweet edible fruits that taste like ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, , Crops, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, UF/IFAS Extension, Wildlife
St Lucie County Fertilizer Ban The month of June often brings a lot of rain. Florida’s rainy season starts June 1st and ends September 30th. Water is required for plants to grow healthy, but too much or too little is unsuitable. Too much ... READ MORE
Category: Horticulture, Turf, Water
A University of Florida scientist has sequenced the genome of one representative type of lantana, research that will help other plant breeders develop sterile varieties and help researchers control the plant from spreading. “This new genome ... READ MORE
Category: Invasive SpeciesSnakes are an integral part of Florida's healthy, well-functioning ecosystems. They help balance populations of rodents and other small mammals, reptiles, insects, and amphibians. Some snakes even eat other snakes, as well as some of our ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation, Natural Resources, Wildlife
A Landscape Language Although it may sound strange, we speak an inherent language with our environment. Humans evolved in our environment, inseparable from everything around us. As such, we once learned and understood different patterns, structures, ... READ MORE
Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Lawn, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Extension