New laws There is a new law that poachers should be aware of before heading out into the field to poach saw palmetto berries. Saw Palmetto Berries Section 581.189, Florida Statutes There are several changes in 2024 including this one: A ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Conservation, Forests, Home Landscapes, Natural Resources, Wildlife
University of Florida football games are a lot of fun to watch in person. Being in The Swamp, yelling for the team, singing “I Won’t Back Down” with 88,500 other fans acapella; these are experiences every Floridian should have. But ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation, Natural Resources, Wildlife
Rice, the vital crop enjoyed by more than half the world's population, boasts a versatility that's hard to match. Across continents, many countries and cultures make the grain their own center of the plate, a side and even incorporate it ... READ MORE
Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Conservation, Crops, SFYL Hot Topic, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research
Okenia hypogaea - A Rare Beauty Beach Peanut, also known as Burrowing Four O'clock (Okenia hypogaea) is quite a stunning little ground cover. You probably never heard of it, or if you have, you have never actually seen it growing. A friend ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Coasts & Marine, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, UF/IFAS Extension
By Dr. Liz Moreau Tom and Peggy Prevost adore Lake Santa Fe and its smaller basins, Melrose Bay and Little Santa Fe Lake. “When I look out, you never know what you’re going to see in the mornings,” says Tom. “It’s a blessing. ... READ MORE
Category: Community Volunteers, Water
Written by 2024 UF/IFAS Extension Intern, Hayden Henke. If you're like me, you might find yourself struggling with "eco-anxiety," a term coined by the American Psychological Association and ecoAmerica. The constant stream of information about ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, Community Volunteers, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Extension, WaterI want to take an opportunity to look back and celebrate all the amazing things we accomplished together at UF/IFAS Extension Orange County last year. 2023 was full of challenges, growth, and lots of successes. We have continued to change ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Agriculture, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Natural Resources, Professional Development, Work & Life
Summer brings daily storms in the Sunshine State, and with the rain, you need to control flooding in some neighborhoods. Florida is swimming in 76,000 stormwater ponds. Designed to control flooding, stormwater ponds are not as effective as ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation, UF/IFAS, WaterSummer brings daily storms in the Sunshine State, and with the rain, you need to control flooding in some neighborhoods. Florida is swimming in 76,000 stormwater ponds. Designed to control flooding, stormwater ponds are not as effective as ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation, UF/IFAS, Water
The mission of the Florida Master Naturalist Program (FMNP) is to promote awareness, understanding, and respect of Florida’s natural world among Florida’s citizens and visitors. We’re putting a spotlight on graduates of the Florida ... READ MORE
Category: Natural Resources, Water