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November 2021 Florida Master Naturalist Coastal Shoreline Restoration Course Graduates

by Ken GioeliAvatar photo
November 5, 2021

The UF/IFAS Extension offices in St. Lucie, Martin and Escambia Counties congratulates the newest graduates of the Florida Master Naturalist Program Coastal Shoreline Restoration course in November 2021. On Friday November 5, 2021, thirteen ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, , Coasts & Marine, Conservation, Natural Resources
Tags: Coast, Coastal Shoreline Restoration, Florida Master Naturalist, Graduate
A rainbow arcs over ranch land in Florida. [CREDIT: UF/ IFAS, Tom Wright]

Signup open for NRCS Conservation Stewardship Program

by Kevin O'HoranAvatar photo
November 4, 2021

The Natural Resources Conservation Service of the U.S. Department of Agriculture sent the following information Nov. 02, re the conservation stewardship program: For Immediate Release Contact: Renee Bodine, 352-338-9565 NRCS in Florida Announces ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Conservation, Farm Management, Natural Resources
Tags: Conservation Stewardship Program, Featured, Natural Resources Conservation Service, NRCS, Pgm_SWCD, U.S. Department Of Agriculture, USDA

The world’s oldest surviving large-scale animal reliefs

by One Health Center of Excellence
November 4, 2021

Common goals The 2021 United Nations Climate Change Conference, also known as COP26 (Conference of the Parties) is currently taking place in Glasgow, Scotland. Climate change is a pressing and well-known example of One Health. Climate change ... READ MORE

Category: Natural Resources
Tags: Camel Sculptures, Climate Action, Climate Change, COP26, Equids Sculptures, One Health, Saudi Arabia
Wasp on fennel

Protecting pollinators around the backyard

by Jonael BosquesAvatar photo
November 4, 2021

We have all read how important pollinators are to an ecosystem. We have also heard of all the causes for the decline of several species, but maybe we haven’t sat down to think of what we can do to improve their health around our homes. ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Conservation, Crops, Farm Management, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Invasive Species, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease, Recreation, UF/IFAS Extension, Wildlife
Tags: Backyard, Bee, Biodiversity, Butterflies, Cover Crops, Extension, Flowers, IFAS, Nectar, Pesticide, Plant, Pollinator, Pollinator Garden, Protection, UF, Wasp, Wildlife

Success Story: FFL Demonstration Garden in Orange County

by Tia SilvasyAvatar photo
November 2, 2021

The Florida-Friendly Landscaping™ demonstration garden showcases pollinator friendly plants with a focus on Florida native plants. It’s located in a prominent location at the Orange County Administration Building in the heart of downtown ... READ MORE

Category: , Conservation, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Environmentally Friendly, Florida, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Landscape, Native, Native Plant, Orlando, Plant, Tsilvasy, UF/IFAS Extension Orange County, Wildflower

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