Category: Natural Resources
Coastal Shoreline Restoration from the couch
April 10, 2020
Going virtual In Cedar Key, we are actively working to restore and enhance shoreline habitats - or, at least, we were until COVID-19 threw a wrench in our plans. But we press on! We are excited to announce that you can join a very special coastal ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, Natural ResourcesTags: Cedar Key, Coastal Habitat, Coastal Systems, Florida Master Naturalist Program, InsideNatureCoast, Living Shoreline, Marsh, NCBS Volunteers, Oysters, Restoration, Shoreline Restoration
2020 National Cover Crop Survey – Farmer Input Needed by April 12, 2020
April 9, 2020
As we approach the end of the growing season here in South Florida, now can be a good time to think about planting summer cover crops. University of Florida researcher, Dr. Danielle Treadwell, shares that there is currently a real need to hear ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Conservation, Crops, Farm Management, UF/IFAS Extension, , WaterTags: Agriculture, Cover Crop, Martin County, Soil Health, UF IFAS Extension
Bird Watching Series: Birds of Prey
April 9, 2020
During these uncertain times everyone is trying to find ways to pass the time, whether this means being unproductive or productive. One PRODUCTIVE and educational way we can pass the time is by learning about the local wildlife. Not only does ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Agriculture, Forests, Natural Resources, Recreation, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, WildlifeTags: 4-H, Activity, HCLivestock, Highlands County, Highlands County 4-H, Livestock, Master Gardeners, Wildlife
UF/IFAS RCREC Graduate Student Highlight: Tyler Buckley
April 9, 2020
By: Bethany Wight, Biologist UF/IFAS Range Cattle Research and Education Center Charles “Tyler” Buckley grew up on the coast of Georgia in Savannah, which holds a strong place in his heart and he hopes to return there someday. Growing ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Conservation, Invasive Species, Livestock, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Extension, WildlifeTags: Bethany Wight, Student Highlight, Tyler Beckley
Bite-sized science webinar series
April 9, 2020
The past month has been all about finding ways to adapt to this new COVID-19 situation! I have been working with several of my Florida Sea Grant Extension colleagues to develop some fabulous new resources. Some of these are specifically designed ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, Events, Invasive Species, Natural Resources, Water, WildlifeTags: Manatee, Microplastic, Ocean, Sea Turtle