Category: Natural Resources
CALS graduate lands ‘cool’ research opportunity
June 7, 2022
After growing up in coastal cities, UF/IFAS College of Agricultural and Life Sciences (CALS) graduate Danny Khor found themself interested in research and understanding the environmental change happening around them. Khor graduated with ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS TeachingTags: Career Services, Marine Sciences
My Internship Shadowing Experience: Sea Vegetables at Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute
June 6, 2022
My Background My name is Sean MacWilliam, and I was born and raised in coastal SE Florida. I am currently a senior at the University of Florida studying Forest Resources and Conservation with a specialization in Protected Areas Management. ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Coasts & Marine, Conservation, Health & Nutrition, Horticulture, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & LifeTags: FAU, Harbor Branch, Internship, Sea Vegetable
Sarasota County Green Business Partners: A look back – 2010
June 6, 2022
On Jan. 19, 2006, Dave’s Auto Repair became the first Sarasota County Green Business Partner. Join us in this blog series over the next several months as we highlight our partners by looking back over the past 15 years of this fantastic partnership! Over ... READ MORE
Category: ConservationTags: Conservation, Energy, GBP, Green Business, Green Business Partnership, Pgm_Waste, Sustainability, Water
Celebrate World Pest Day Today!
June 6, 2022
What is World Pest Day? Today, June 6th, is National World Pest Day! World Pest Day was first celebrated on June 6, 2017 and has since become an annual event. The day is recognized to bring awareness to the problems pests can cause and the ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Crops, Farm Management, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Invasive Species, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease, Turf, UF/IFAS Extension,Tags: CEUs, Licensing, Pest, Pest Control, Pesticides, SeminoleCountyAg, World Pest Day
Celebrate World Ocean Day all summer with marine science education programs
June 6, 2022
June 8 is World Ocean Day! The UN officially recognized World Ocean Day in 2008 to cultivate public interest in the protection of our oceans. I hope you celebrate by spending some time near the ocean and by learning more about the importance ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Camp, Coasts & Marine, Conservation, Events, UF/IFAS ExtensionTags: 4-H, Beach, Plastic, Sea Turtles
2022 Atlantic Hurricane Season
June 3, 2022
Another year another hurricane season! The season is June 1 to November 31, six long months. Are you ready for the season? When a hurricane or tropical storm hits, it could cause a lot of stress to you, your family and community. Are you ... READ MORE
Category: , Events, Horticulture, Natural ResourcesTags: Hurricane, Outlook, Resources, Webinars
It’s World Bicycle Day, and you should go for a ride…
June 3, 2022
Today, June 3rd is the United Nations World Bicycle Day. Being an extremely passionate cyclist, I decided to write a blog post to share, not only the benefits that riding a bike has brought to my life, but the positive impact it can have on ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation, Events, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Health & Nutrition, Recreation, Work & LifeTags: Circular Health, Climate Change, Cycling, IFAS One Health, One Health, World Bicycle Day
From Danger to Risk: An Update on Florida Tree Law
June 3, 2022
When Chapter 2019-155 passed in the Florida legislature in 2019, shockwaves throttled through the circles of Florida’s tree care professionals. Local government laws often afforded trees certain protections (i.e., typically requiring permits ... READ MORE
Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Forests, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS ExtensionTags: Tree; Risk; Law; Danger; Florida;
2022 Updated UF/IFAS Hurricane and Disaster Information
June 2, 2022
The UF/IFAS Disaster Preparation & Recovery website offers resources to help Floridians prepare for and deal with natural disasters. From hurricanes to floods, tornados to thunderstorms, natural disasters can impact our lives with little ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Agriculture, , Disaster Preparation, Home Landscapes, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & LifeTags: Disaster, Hurricane, Landscape, Stress, Weather