Explore Natural Florida Together
The cooler weather of Fall is a good time to explore natural Florida together as a family. It’s an activity for all ages and you don’t have to live in the woods to see natural Florida. Parks are… Read More
Category: Natural Resources
Clean Boating Tip of the Month – October – Boating Cleaning in the Water
In recent years, yacht sales have increased, but many of these new sales are large boats – large enough that cleaning will have to take place in the slip. Many popular cleaning products contain chlorine, phosphates, and ammonia… Read More
The necessity of nature
Inspired by Richard Louv’s book “Last Child in the Woods,” Take A Child Outside Week (Sept. 24-30) was founded to help connect children with nature and to combat what Louv has referred to as “nature-deficit disorder.” According to… Read More
Seagrass protection initiatives help boaters do their part
A threatened resource Seagrass is one of our most valuable resources in the Nature Coast. From fisheries to water quality, seagrass meadows contribute to productive and beautiful coastal waterways. But, unfortunately, we are losing seagrass in many areas… Read More
What is the Florida Invasive Plant Education Initiative?
Invasive species are bad news Invasive plants are among the top threats to our natural world. They impact biodiversity almost as much as habitat loss. Each year Florida spends more than $100 million dollars to fight against the… Read More
Beyond the Air We Breathe: Provisioning Ecosystem Services
Introduction This morning I drank coffee and ate a giant bowl of oatmeal with blueberries and honey. Afterward, my family and I decided to go hiking. I put on my wool socks and filled up our reusable water… Read More
Beyond the Air We Breathe: Regulating Ecosystem Services
A Continued Series If you are currently eating breakfast or enjoying a nice cup of coffee or tea-thank a pollinator. While you are outside today, enjoying the fresh air and shade-thank a tree. These are a couple examples… Read More
Beyond the Air We Breathe: The Limitless Benefits of Our Environment
Beyond the Air We Breathe: Our Ecosystem Services Take a deep breath and feel the air fill your lungs. How often do you think about the air you breathe? It is common knowledge plants provide the oxygen we… Read More
ReTreeJC2 – Donated Tree Giveaway – September 28
Jackson County Extension and the Florida Forest Service have received a donation from One Tree Planted, Superior Tree Nursery, Big Bend Chapter of FNGLA, and Chestnut Hill Nursery of trees to been given away to homeowners to replace… Read More
Biodegradable plastic?
Some plastic products are labeled as “biodegradable,” “environmentally-friendly,” or “compostable.” All of these terms imply that the product will have a minimal or no negative impact on the environment. Unfortunately, the public perception of these terms is often… Read More