As the Florida Master Naturalist Program celebrated its 20th anniversary in 2021, we are took a look at our program successes. Of course, our graduates are our greatest successes. At last count, we estimated well over 600 students graduated ... READ MORE
Category: , Home Landscapes, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Extension
Check out these upcoming virtual event opportunities offered by the Agriculture and Natural Resources agent at UF/IFAS Extension Baker County. Small & Backyard Poultry: Home Remedies - What You Should and Should Not Do June 1st, 3 ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Agriculture, Events, Farm Management, Forests, Home Landscapes, Livestock, Natural Resources, Recreation, UF/IFAS Extension, Wildlife, Work & Life
Common Forest Carbon Terms Provided by Natalia Medina, Forest Systems Lab Research Assistant, University of Florida School of Forest, Fisheries, and Geomatics Sciences Forests serve as the largest terrestrial carbon sink, continuously taking ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation, Forests, Natural ResourcesHURRICANE PREPAREDNESS WEEK, MAY 9-15, 2021 Hurricane season begins June 1. Our Florida Land Steward webinar series on hurricane preparation and recovery is underway over the summer. The first webinar (presented and recorded April 15, 2021) ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation, Forests, Invasive Species, Natural Resources, Wildlife
What is the Florida Marine Data Hub? Simply put, it is a website that collates information and knowledge about marine data collection, processing, management, and distribution. It is meant to be a one-stop shop for anyone with an interest in ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research, Water
The UF/IFAS Tropical Aquaculture Laboratory recently hosted students from Randall Middle School and Durant High School for a Florida FFA Association competition. Florida’s aquaculture industry generates about $100 million in sales annually. ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, UF/IFAS Extension, Water
Bird habitats are affected by population and urban growth, but there are many opportunities to design and manage urban landscapes for a variety of birds. However, there is no simple evaluation tool that translates empirical research ... READ MORE
Category: Wildlife
H2OSAV (Water Savings, Analytics, and Verification) is a UF/IFAS Extension program helping measurably save Florida water. The program is led by UF/IFAS State Specialized Extension Agent, Dr. Nick Taylor. The program works with local governments, ... READ MORE
Category: WaterFOREST CARBON MARKETS ARE ON THE RISE Opportunities are emerging for landowners to be paid for some of the environmental services their forests provide. Forest carbon markets are now active in this region. To help private landowners and our ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation, Forests, Natural Resources, Wildlife
A pesticide is described as any substance that is used to kill, repel, or control a “pest”. Mosquitos are a pest that Floridians know very well. Around the world there are around 1,000,000 deaths each year from mosquito borne illness, ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Home Landscapes, Natural Resources, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease