Category: Natural Resources
Family Fishing Days Resume August 21st
June 14, 2021
UF’s Fishing For Success to resume programs and events this summer Family Fishing Days start up with our Back-to-School Bonanza on August 21st 2021. Our monthly free and open to the public fishing events will take place from 8 am to noon. ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Recreation, UF/IFAS Extension, WaterTags: Fishing For Success
Green Business Partnership adds new business
June 14, 2021
Please welcome our newest Sarasota County Green Business Partner: Bia Candle Co. Bia Candle Co. has chosen each of its 8 fragrances for their complex olfactory compositions. Our candles are meant to perfume your home with the same sophistication ... READ MORE
Category: Natural Resources, UF/IFAS ExtensionTags: Green Business, Partnership, Pgm_Waste, Sarasota County Extension
How to Create a Firefly Oasis
June 12, 2021
Florida is a beautiful place to visit, with white sand beaches, many lakes, and other forms of natural beauty. However, once the sun goes down, Florida's light show is just beginning. Florida is home to 56 species of firefly, and each species ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation, Forests, Home Landscapes, Natural ResourcesTags: Central Florida, Fireflies, Kaitlyn Harwell, Shannon Carnevale
From Student to Teacher
June 11, 2021
(This blog post is second in a series recounting a summer internship opportunity for the author. Collaborating with Martin County 4-H Youth Development and Florida Sea Grant extension agents, this account provides a unique perspective on the ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Conservation, Professional Development, UF/IFAS Extension, Water
Incorporating a Contemporary Ecological Perspective of Forest Conservation into Land Use Planning
June 11, 2021
A broad and growing body of scientific literature is documenting the basic ecological services, and associated economic values, provided by urban and rural trees, woodlands and forests. It is becoming increasingly clearer with each passing day ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation, ForestsTags: Forest Ecology, Land Use Planning, Urban Forest Ecology
Tampa Bay Community Water-Wise Awards – ENTER TODAY!
June 11, 2021
Could you have the next winner? The annual Tampa Bay Community Water-Wise Awards Program is on the lookout for landscapes that showcase the best in "water-wise" design and maintenance. This annual contest is open to residents, ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Natural Resources, WaterTags: #SaveWaterFL, Award, Efficient Irrigation, Environment, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Landscape, Landscaping, Plant Selection, Resilient Landscaping, Right Place, Right Plant, Water Conservation, Water Wise
Urban Forest Conservation is Primarily a Social Endeavor
June 11, 2021
Urban forest conservation is primarily a social endeavor. The practice of arboriculture and urban forestry takes place in a value laden context. Science and technology represent the tools by which we carve out these social values within the ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation, Forests, Natural ResourcesTags: Arboriculture, Urban Forest, Urban Forest Ecology
Low Maintenance Florida-Friendly Alternatives to Turfgrass Lawns
June 11, 2021
Lawns planted with turfgrass can require a lot of maintenance. Bahia grass is a drought-tolerant turfgrass with minimal pest and disease problems and a low nitrogen requirement. St. Augustinegrass has a high demand for water and fertilizer and ... READ MORE
Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Lawn, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS ExtensionTags: Butterfly, Fertilizer, Florida Native, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Garden, Gardening, Horticulture, Landscape, Lawn, Lawn Alternative, Ocextension, Orange County, Perennial Peanut, Tsilvasy, Turf, Twinflower, UFIFASExtension, Water Conservation, Wildflower, Wildflower Lawn
Florida Land Steward Update, June 11, 2021
June 11, 2021
REPORT WILD TURKEY SIGHTINGS TO THE FWC Combine your love of the outdoors with the satisfaction of being a citizen scientist by reporting all wild turkeys you see in Florida from now through August 31. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation, Disaster Preparation, Forests, Invasive Species, Natural Resources, Wildlife