Category: Natural Resources

New Episode from Naturally Florida: “Toads as Big as Your Head! Cane Toads in Florida”

by Shannon Carnevale
June 7, 2022

Cane toads are well known for posing a threat to our pets. They are one of many invasive animal species we have here in Florida. In this episode you will learn all about this invasive toad species, how it became established in Florida, impacts ... READ MORE

Category: Home Landscapes, Invasive Species, Natural Resources, Pests & Disease, Wildlife
Tags: Invasive Species, Lara Milligan, Living With Wildlife, Naturally Florida Podcast, Shannon Carnevale, Wildlife
Sea Vegetables at Harbor Branch

My Internship Shadowing Experience: Sea Vegetables at Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute

by Ken Gioeli
June 6, 2022

My Background My name is Sean M., and I was born and raised in coastal SE Florida. I am currently a senior at the University of Florida studying Forest Resources and Conservation with a specialization in Protected Areas Management. I was ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Coasts & Marine, Conservation, Health & Nutrition, Horticulture, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life
Tags: FAU, Harbor Branch, Internship, Sea Vegetable
stink bug on a peach

Celebrate World Pest Day Today!

by Morgan Pinkerton
June 6, 2022

What is World Pest Day? Today, June 6th, is National World Pest Day! World Pest Day was first celebrated on June 6, 2017 and has since become an annual event. The day is recognized to bring awareness to the problems pests can cause and the ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Crops, Farm Management, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Invasive Species, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease, Turf, UF/IFAS Extension,
Tags: CEUs, Licensing, Pest, Pest Control, Pesticides, SeminoleCountyAg, World Pest Day
Biscayne Bay, south of Miami, Florida.

Celebrate World Ocean Day all summer with marine science education programs

by Carolyn Kovacs
June 6, 2022

June 8 is World Ocean Day!  The UN officially recognized World Ocean Day in 2008 to cultivate public interest in the protection of our oceans.  I hope you celebrate by spending some time near the ocean and by learning more about the importance ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Camp, Coasts & Marine, Conservation, Events, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: 4-H, Beach, Florida Sea Grant, Plastic, Sea Turtles

It’s World Bicycle Day, and you should go for a ride…

by Alejandro Sanchez
June 3, 2022

Today, June 3rd is the United Nations World Bicycle Day.  Being an extremely passionate cyclist, I decided to write a blog post to share, not only the benefits that riding a bike has brought to my life, but the positive impact it can have on ... READ MORE

Category: Conservation, Events, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Health & Nutrition, Recreation, Work & Life
Tags: Circular Health, Climate Change, Cycling, IFAS One Health, One Health, World Bicycle Day
partially submerged alligator with green plant matter on it's head

From Danger to Risk: An Update on Florida Tree Law

by John Roberts
June 3, 2022

When Chapter 2019-155 passed in the Florida legislature in 2019, shockwaves throttled through the circles of Florida’s tree care professionals. Local government laws often afforded trees certain protections (i.e., typically requiring permits ... READ MORE

Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Forests, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Tree; Risk; Law; Danger; Florida;

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