Big news for Tampa Bay! A new $1.99 million grant will help create a plan to protect our communities from flooding and stronger storms. The plan is called the Tampa Bay Coastal Master Plan, and it will cover seven counties in the Tampa Bay region. ... READ MORE
Category: Natural Resources
If you’ve more than glanced at the plants along the roadside or questioned the vines creeping through your neighborhood, it is likely that you are familiar with the encroachment of invasive plants into our natural spaces. Our manicured spaces ... READ MORE
Category: Home Landscapes, Home Management, Invasive Species, UF/IFAS Extension
El Niño Conditions are Present As of June 11, 2026, NOAA assessments indicate El Niño conditions have officially begun and forecast to strengthen from the current time through winter in the Northern Hemisphere. This could once again elevate ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, UF/IFAS Extension
University of Florida Student Abdurrahman Bejjaj, 22, is the Founder and CEO of Ignition Packaging, where he is building biomaterials that replace plastic and Styrofoam. He is earning his bachelor’s degree in geomatics and geospatial analysis ... READ MORE
Category: Natural Resources
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Tina McIntyre, a longtime UF/IFAS Extension faculty member and Florida-Friendly Landscaping™ agent, has been named the new UF/IFAS Extension Regional Specialized Agent (RSA) for Sustainable Land Development with the ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Water
June 2026 Potential New Invader: Pulse Corals There is the potential for a new aquatic invader in South Florida. Pulse Corals are bright-colored soft corals that are very popular in the saltwater aquarium trade. These soft corals are a type ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, UF/IFAS Extension
What happens when scientists and artists team up to tackle invasive plants? At the University of Florida (UF), a student-led project is testing whether the answer could include edible mushrooms — and a creative approach to recycling. The team ... READ MORE
Category: Blog Community, Invasive Species, UF/IFAS
Florida Youth Naturalist Summer Day Camp 2026 Exploring Our Backyard The Putnam County UF/IFAS 4-H Youth Development Program kicked off summer with the Florida Youth Naturalist Camp, a hands-on learning experience designed for youth ages ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Camp, Clubs & Volunteers, Conservation, Events, Water
Sargassum: The Golden Tide The Florida Keys are currently experiencing a familiar golden-brown visitor: floating mats of sargassum seaweed. Scientists often refer to the annual influx of sargassum as a "golden tide" because of the macroalgae's ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Extension
Century plants (Agave americana) look wild. They grow as thick succulents for years, giving the impression of an aloe plant on steroids. They squat intimidatingly on the ground, boasting giant blue-green leaves and no showy flowers. Their ... READ MORE
Category: Natural Resources