Category: Natural Resources

Members of UF/IFAS department of soil, water, and ecosystem sciences contribute to book on sandy soils

by Mike Loizzo
February 15, 2024

Anyone working the land in Florida is aware just how sandy the soil is throughout the panhandle and peninsula. Even the official state soil is Myakka fine sand. So, it is not surprising the first book solely focused on sandy soils includes authors ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Research
Tags: Carbon, HLB, Nitrogen, Phosphorus, Soil, Soil Water And Ecosystem Sciences

Winter Wildlife Part 2 – Bald Eagles

by Rick O'Connor
February 15, 2024

Six months ago, they were predicting a colder than normal winter. In January that seemed to be the case. We had multiple fronts with high winds and temperatures dropping into the 20s. But February has been different. As I type this, ... READ MORE

Category: Coasts & Marine, Natural Resources, Wildlife
Tags: Barrier Islands, Coastal Wildlife, Florida Sea Grant

The Great 2024 Cicada Emergence

by Jackie Lebouitz
February 15, 2024

If you've ever spent a summer in Florida, you're likely familiar with the loud, eerie buzz of the cicada. That buzz is actually the males' mating call, and by their standards, the louder it is, the better. This sound is produced by their tymbals, ... READ MORE

Category: Forests, Home Landscapes, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Extension, Wildlife
Tags: Buzz, Cicada, Emergence, Featured, Pgm_Chemicals, Summer

Weekly “What is it?”: Wax myrtle

by Carrie Stevenson
February 14, 2024

Wax myrtle (Myrica/Morella cerifera) is one of those evergreen shrubs that mostly lives out its life in the background. Neither tall and imposing (on average, up to 12’; rarely as tall as 20’), nor full of showy flowers, it is nonetheless ... READ MORE

Category: Forests, Natural Resources
Tags: Habitat Conservation, Native Plants, Trees, Weekly What Is It

Congratulations Ronnie Stephenson: 2024 Florida Land Steward of the Year

by Chris Demers
February 13, 2024

By Nathan Bunting, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission Ronnie Stephenson’s passion for wildlife and his tenacity for hands-on habitat management goes above and beyond what would be expected of one person. Ronnie grew up in ... READ MORE

Category: Conservation, Forests, Invasive Species, Natural Resources, Recreation, Water, Wildlife
Tags: Awards, Family Forest, Florida Land Steward Program, Forest Management, Natural Resources, School Of Forest Fisheries And Geomatics Sciences, Wildlife

Meet a Master Gardener Volunteer Series: UF/IFAS Extension Sarasota County Educational Outreach Garden

by Ashley Ellis
February 12, 2024

Welcome to our "Meet a Master Gardener Volunteer" blog series, where we delve into the inspiring stories and impactful contributions of the passionate individuals who form the backbone of our gardening community. These dedicated volunteers bring ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Community Volunteers, Conservation, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Extension, Wildlife, Work & Life
Tags: Demonstration Garden, Master Gardener Volunteer, MeetAnMGV, Pgm_HortRes, Volunteer

New Episode From Naturally Florida Podcast – “Florida’s Venomous Snakes”

by Lara Milligan
February 12, 2024

How do you feel about snakes? Not a fan? Well, while we believe snakes are friends, not foes, we recognize it may be comforting to know that the vast majority of snakes in Florida are non-venomous and largely cannot hurt you or your family. ... READ MORE

Category: Natural Resources
Tags: Lmilligan, Naturally Florida Podcast, Reptiles, Snakes, Venomous

New Episode from Naturally Florida Podcast: “Florida’s Floating Sea-Potatoes … the Manatee!”

by Lara Milligan
February 12, 2024

Manatees are Florida’s gentle giants and are a sight to behold. They are state and federally protected species under the Marine Mammal Protection Act of 1972, the Endangered Species Act of 1973, and the Florida Manatee Sanctuary Act of ... READ MORE

Category: Natural Resources
Tags: Lmilligan, Mammal, Manatee, Naturally Florida Podcast, Sea Cow

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