In 2018, FRE Ph.D. student, Fei He was awarded a Thompson Earth Systems Institute (TESI) Grant to support her project, "Water resources and human society: educating Floridians about the value of water resources". Since then, Fei has been hard ... READ MORE
Category: UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research, Water
The Florida atala butterfly (Eumaeus atala Poey) is a rare hairstreak butterfly characterized by satiny black wings featuring an iridescent turquois shimmer. It was thought to be extinct due to overharvest of its host plant, Zamia integrifolia ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, Conservation, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Lawn, Natural Resources, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS Extension, Wildlife2021 SOUTHERN PINE BEETLE ASSISTANCE AND PREVENTION PROGRAM NOW OPEN FOR ENROLLMENT Sign up by June 18, 2021 The Southern Pine Beetle (SPB)Assistance and Prevention Program is offered to eligible non-industrial private forest landowners by the ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Conservation, Disaster Preparation, Forests, Invasive Species, Natural Resources, Wildlife
Gopher apple (Licani michauxii) is a native plant found in scrubby areas on the Florida Treasure Coast. This diminutive shrubby plant is easily overlooked by passersby. Its typically ankle-high and l not very showy. However, it is an ... READ MORE
Category: Home Landscapes, Natural Resources
Florida leads the nation with many impressive statistics such as having the most IGFA fishing world records (925), being the state with most amount of coastline in the lower 48 (1,350 miles) and having more boats registered here than any other ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Camp, Coasts & Marine, Conservation, Disaster Preparation, Events, Health & Nutrition, Natural Resources, Recreation, Relationships & Family, UF/IFAS Extension, Water, Work & LifeThe UF/IFAS Extension St. Lucie County congratulates the newest graduates of the Florida Master Naturalist Program in St Lucie County. On Thursday, May 20, 2021, nineteen students successfully completed the Florida Master Natural Program ... READ MORE
Category: Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Extension
Catch and release practices can help conserve fish populations but they do not guarantee the fish will survive, as handling and air exposure can have negative health impacts and cause mortality Scientists have developed a new fishhook ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, Conservation, Natural Resources, Recreation, UF/IFAS Research, Wildlife
Hurricane season has officially begun. Over the next six months, we must stay alert to news reports and be ready to face a tropical storm or hurricane in the state of Florida. Early forecasts predict an average of 13-20 named storms. ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Coasts & Marine, Disaster Preparation, Food Safety, Home Landscapes, Natural Resources, Relationships & Family
Why celebrate bees? Celebrate the importance of bees to our food crops and support local beekeepers on May 20. More than 90 crops rely on honeybees for pollination in the US including fruit, fiber, nut and vegetable crops. The crops pollinated ... READ MORE
Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Teaching, Wildlife