Category: Natural Resources

Sow some green habits (along with some vegetables) with the Family Green Living Kit

by Sophia Moundous
May 14, 2021

By Sophia Moundous and Mindy Hanak Sarasota County’s Family Green Living Kits can help foster sustainability lessons in many ways. The kits are filled with fun, interactive activities and books for all ages. Grab a kit from your local ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Conservation, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes, Home Management, Natural Resources, Recreation, Work & Life
Tags: Community Garden, Curriculum, Demo, Edible, Family, Garden, Gardening, Green, Green Living, Library, One Seed, Pgm_Gardens, Pgm_Sustain, Salad, School Garden, Seed Tape, Sustainability, Video, Youth

Florida Master Naturalist Graduates Are Blogging and Vlogging

by Ken Gioeli
May 14, 2021

As the Florida Master Naturalist Program celebrated its 20th anniversary in 2021, we are took a look at our program successes. Of course, our graduates are our greatest successes. At last count, we estimated well over 600 students graduated ... READ MORE

Category: , Home Landscapes, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Florida Master Naturalist, Florida Master Naturalist Program, FMNP

Upcoming Virtual Events

by Alicia Lamborn
May 14, 2021

Check out these upcoming virtual event opportunities offered by the Agriculture and Natural Resources agent at UF/IFAS Extension Baker County. Small & Backyard Poultry: Home Remedies - What You Should and Should Not Do June 1st, 3 ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Agriculture, Events, Farm Management, Forests, Home Landscapes, Livestock, Natural Resources, Recreation, UF/IFAS Extension, Wildlife, Work & Life
Tags: Animals, Chickens, Classes And Events, Farm, FL., Livestock, NFLAG, Poultry, Poultry Management, Special Topics, UF/IFAS Extension

Forest Carbon Bulletin: Defining the Terms

by Chris Demers
May 14, 2021

Common Forest Carbon Terms Provided by Natalia Medina, Forest Systems Lab Research Assistant, University of Florida School of Forest, Fisheries, and Geomatics Sciences Forests serve as the largest terrestrial carbon sink, continuously taking ... READ MORE

Category: Conservation, Forests, Natural Resources

Florida Land Steward Update, May 14, 2021

by Chris Demers
May 13, 2021

HURRICANE PREPAREDNESS WEEK, MAY 9-15, 2021 Hurricane season begins June 1. Our Florida Land Steward webinar series on hurricane preparation and recovery is underway over the summer. The first webinar (presented and recorded April 15, 2021) ... READ MORE

Category: Conservation, Forests, Invasive Species, Natural Resources, Wildlife

SFFGS Launches Florida Marine Data Hub Website and Newsletter

by Kim Scotto
May 12, 2021

What is the Florida Marine Data Hub? Simply put, it is a website that collates information and knowledge about marine data collection, processing, management, and distribution. It is meant to be a one-stop shop for anyone with an interest in ... READ MORE

Category: Coasts & Marine, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research, Water

FFA Competition Gives Students Chance To Explore Aquaculture

by Kim Scotto
May 11, 2021

The UF/IFAS Tropical Aquaculture Laboratory recently hosted students from Randall Middle School and Durant High School for a Florida FFA Association competition. Florida’s aquaculture industry generates about $100 million in sales annually. ... READ MORE

Category: Coasts & Marine, UF/IFAS Extension, Water
Tags: FAS, TAL

Conserving Bird Habitat in Cities

by BLOGS.IFAS
May 11, 2021

Bird habitats are affected by population and urban growth, but there are many opportunities to design and manage urban landscapes for a variety of birds. However, there is no simple evaluation tool that translates empirical research ... READ MORE

Category: Wildlife
Tags: Birds, Habitat, Urban Landscape Summit, Urban Landscapes

H2OSAV Program Is Evaluating Impacts of Water Conservation Programs

by BLOGS.IFAS
May 10, 2021

H2OSAV (Water Savings, Analytics, and Verification) is a UF/IFAS Extension program helping measurably save Florida water. The program is led by UF/IFAS State Specialized Extension Agent, Dr. Nick Taylor. The program works with local governments, ... READ MORE

Category: Water
Tags: H20SAV, Urban Landscape Summit, Water, Water Savings

Bringing the Future of Florida’s Artificial Reefs into Focus

by BLOGS.IFAS
May 10, 2021

The 2020 Florida Artificial Reef Summit... Still on a Screen Near You. For more than three decades, UF/IFAS Extension and Florida Sea Grant have played a primary leadership role in the evolution of Florida’s artificial reef program. This ... READ MORE

Category: , Coasts & Marine, Natural Resources, Professional Development, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research, Water
Tags: Artificial Reefs, Fisheries, Fisheries Management, Florida Sea Grant, FWC, Manatee County Extension

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