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Pinellas Parks and Preserves are Open for Socially-Distant Recreation

by lcarnahanAvatar photo
April 24, 2020

While the beaches in Pinellas County are gaining a lot of press, County Parks and Preserves have remained open for recreational exercise, with limited amenities, during the duration of the “Safer at Home” County Order . “Under the Governor’s ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Coasts & Marine, Conservation, Disaster Preparation, Forests, Health & Nutrition, Natural Resources, Recreation, Water, Wildlife, Work & Life
Tags: Beaches, Covid-19, Parks, Parks And Recreation, Pinellas County

COVID Cane Toad Removal

by Michael SiposAvatar photo
April 24, 2020

With many Floridians following the Governor’s safer at home order, homeowners have gotten to know their yard and neighborhood landscaping extremely well! One activity you can participate in while on your walks is the removal of invasive ... READ MORE

Category: Coasts & Marine, Community Volunteers, Conservation, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Forests, Home Landscapes, Home Management, Invasive Species, Natural Resources, Recreation, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research, Water, Wildlife, Work & Life
Tags: Amphibian, Bufo Toad, Cane Toad, Collier County, Invasive, Invasive Species, Pest, Poison, SWFL, Toad

Water Wednesday – A Facebook Live Series

by Yilin
April 24, 2020

Water is the foundation of life. The Water Resources Regional Specialized Agent, Yilin Zhuang, is teaming up with County Agents in Central District and launching a new water series on Facebook Live - Water Wednesday. (more…) READ MORE

Category: Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Extension, Water
Tags: Facebook Live, Florida Water, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Water, Water Conservation, Water Quality, Water Quantity, Water Science, Water Wednesday, Yilin Zhuang

Bird Watching Series: Woodpeckers

by Taylor Davis
April 24, 2020

Have you been practicing your bird identification skills from last week? I hope you were able to identify one new bird outside. If you missed it last week's Raptors & Vultures post, click here. This week, we will be learning about “Woodpeckers”. ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Agriculture, Conservation, Natural Resources, Recreation, UF/IFAS Extension, Wildlife
Tags: 4-H, Activity, Birds, Conservation, HCLivestock, Highlands County, Wildlife

New Online FMNP Courses Available

by martinmainAvatar photo
April 24, 2020

If you are interested in taking Florida Master Naturalist Program (FMNP) courses, you still can – FMNP courses are being offered online. Unless otherwise noted, the online courses will still include field trips and/or in-person activities, ... READ MORE

Category: Coasts & Marine, Conservation, Forests, Invasive Species, Natural Resources, Recreation, UF/IFAS Extension, Water, Wildlife
Tags: Florida Master Naturalist Program, FMNP, Natural Resources, Online Courses, UF IFAS Extension

Celebrating 50 years of Earth Day – Reducing Consumption

by Holly Abeels
April 24, 2020

Co-authors: Holly Abeels, Alicia Betancourt, and Dr. Ashley Smyth April 22, 2020 is the 50th anniversary of Earth Day. The theme for this year’s Earth Day is “climate action”. Climate change is the biggest challenge the world faces ... READ MORE

Category: Coasts & Marine, Conservation, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life
Tags: Climate Action, Climate Change, Earth Day, Earth Day 2020, Environment, Sustainability

Celebrating 50 years of Earth Day – Reducing Vehicle Emissions

by Holly Abeels
April 23, 2020

Co-authors: Holly Abeels, Alicia Betancourt, and Dr. Ashley Smyth April 22, 2020 is the 50th anniversary of Earth Day. The theme for this year’s Earth Day is “climate action”. Climate change is the biggest challenge the world faces ... READ MORE

Category: Coasts & Marine, Conservation, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life
Tags: Climate Action, Climate Change, Earth Day, Earth Day 2020, Environment, Sustainability

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