Category: Natural Resources

Florida Land Steward Update, January 19, 2024

by Chris Demers
January 19, 2024

USDA NRCS ANNOUNCES CONSERVATION EASEMENT AND FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE OPPORTUNTIES TO FLORIDA LANDOWNERS Apply by February 20, 2024 Florida landowners interested in aligning their land uses with conservation values and practices are encouraged ... READ MORE

Category: Conservation, Forests, Invasive Species, Natural Resources, Recreation, Water, Wildlife
Tags: 2024 Calendar, Conservation Easements, Family Forest, Florida Land Steward Program, Forest, Forest Health, Forest Management, Hurricane Idalia, Natural Resources, Online Course, Prescribed Fires, School Of Forest Fisheries And Geomatics Sciences, Tax Tips, Timber, Tree Farm, Wildlife

Wild Sarasota: Herons

by Jacob Ream Wilson
January 19, 2024

Herons The likely mascot of your neighborhood pond, herons belong to the Family Ardeidae, of which there are around 70 different species of herons, egrets, and bitterns worldwide. Dive in to learn more about the herons of Florida, or navigate ... READ MORE

Category: Conservation, Natural Resources, Wildlife
Tags: Birding, Birds, Environment, Pgm_EcoNR, Wading Birds, Wild Sarasota, Wildlife

Winter Wildlife Part 1 – Armadillos

by Rick O'Connor
January 19, 2024

One of the programs I do with Florida Sea Grant is Restoring a Healthy Estuary. There are four focus areas within this program: improving water quality, restoring habitat, managing invasive species, and enhancing wildlife. For those who ... READ MORE

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

Sipping With Confidence: All About Sarasota County’s Drinking Water

by Mike D'Imperio
January 18, 2024

Sarasota County is privileged to source its drinking water from diverse outlets, combining surface and well water to cater to the county's needs. The Peace River Manasota Regional Water Supply Authority contributes roughly half of the county's ... READ MORE

Category: Conservation, Natural Resources, Water, Work & Life
Tags: Conservation, Drinking Water, Pgm_Water, Public Water Supply, Water, Water Quality

Wild Sarasota: Hawks

by Jacob Ream Wilson
January 18, 2024

Found worldwide, in all countries aside from Antarctica, the term "hawk" is used to describe over 250 species of diurnal raptors under Order Accipitriformes, which includes hawks, eagles, kites, and ospreys. Raptors, or birds of prey, share ... READ MORE

Category: Conservation, Natural Resources, Wildlife
Tags: Birds, Hawks, Pgm_EcoNR, Wild Sarasota, Wildlife

Weekly “What is it?”: Japanese climbing fern

by Carrie Stevenson
January 17, 2024

Walking through the forest, Japanese climbing fern (Lygodium japonicum) might catch your eye. The fronds are delicate and almost lacy in shape, winding their way along the stems of shrubs and trunks of trees. Like most vines, they rely on ... READ MORE

Category: Conservation, Forests, Invasive Species, Natural Resources
Tags: Invasive Species, Weekly What Is It

UF/IFAS Extension Nassau County – UPCOMING PROGRAMS, January 2024

by Taylor Clem, PhD
January 17, 2024

Upcoming Programs 4-H Youth Development Teen Leadership Club 4-H Teen Leadership Council (TLC) Is a youth-led club that provides leadership and support to Nassau County. This club is designed to help youth get out of their comfort zone, achieve ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Agriculture, Events, Home Landscapes, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Education, Extension, IFAS, Outreach, Upcoming Programs

Senna ligustrina: a Native and Host plant for Sulphur Butterflies

by Tia Silvasy
January 14, 2024

Senna ligustrina, or privet senna, is an easy to grow Florida native plant. It is a nectar plant for pollinators and a larval host plant for species of sulphur butterflies. This is a perennial that lives for several years and produces beautiful ... READ MORE

Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Butterfly, Florida Native, Hillsborough County, Privet Senna, Senna Ligustrina, Sulphur Butterfly, Tampa, Tsilvasy

Lichen: A New Episode from Your Central Florida Yard

by Anne Yasalonis
January 12, 2024

Lichens, what are those? In this episode of Your Central Florid Yard, learn how to recognize lichens in the landscape and what exactly lichen are doing on your tree or even a garden bench or fence post. A new episode out now from Your Central ... READ MORE

Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Forests, Home Landscapes
Tags: Anne Yasalonis, Ayasalonis, Central Florida, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Julie Schelb, Master Gardener, Native Plants, Podcast, Polk County, Polkgardening, Polkmg, UF-IFAS, UF/IFAS Polk County, Your Central Florida Yard

Florida Land Steward Update, January 12, 2024

by Chris Demers
January 12, 2024

2024 GREETINGS! We’re hittin’ the ground running for another year of land stewardship assistance, education, and networking opportunities. We hope to see you out there somewhere! 2024 FLORIDA LAND STEWARD WALL CALENDARS STILL AVAILABLE It’s ... READ MORE

Category: Conservation, Forests, Invasive Species, Natural Resources, Recreation, UF/IFAS Extension, Water, Wildlife
Tags: 2024 Calendar, Awards, Family Forest, Florida Land Steward Program, Forest, Forest Health, Forest Management, Natural Resources, Online Course, School Of Forest Fisheries And Geomatics Sciences, Tree Farm, Wildlife

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