We’re highlighting all things Florida Master Naturalist Program (FMNP) in 2021 as the program marks its 20th anniversary. To learn more about FMNP, view the first blog post here. Click the image to download and enjoy the May ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, Natural Resources
After in-person programming was suspended in April 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, a questionnaire was sent to 4-H families. The majority of the 31 families who responded said they did not want online programs. Instead, they wanted to do ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, RecreationThis year we have a renewed focus and energy toward climate issues and our role in addressing them. With that we are beginning a new Forest Carbon Bulletin service with our Florida Land Steward Program blog to help private landowners and our ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation, Forests, Natural Resources
Spring cleaning, a time to get rid of the old and start with the new! This can be great for closets and garages, but what can we do with unwanted pesticides? This blog will discuss how to avoid having unwanted pesticides in the first place, ... READ MORE
Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Farm Management, Home Landscapes, Natural Resources, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease, Water
By Carol Wyatt-Evens and Sarah Bostick Gardening in Florida can be incredibly rewarding and incredibly frustrating, at the same time. If you are new to the region, you soon learn that gardening in the Sunshine State can quickly become a full-time ... READ MORE
Category: Natural Resources, Work & Life
Several faculty members in the UF/IFAS soil and water sciences department won state and national awards for their extension service. The awards come from the Association of Natural Resources Extension Professionals (ANREP) and the Florida chapter ... READ MORE
Category: Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Extension
Reduce Your Outdoor Water Use April is Water Conservation Month. Now is a perfect time to examine our water-spending behaviors and see where we can save big on our water bill. Most of our water use is outdoors, spent on the automatic ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation, Home Management, Lawn, UF/IFAS Extension, Water
At first glance, I thought I was looking at a pond completely overtaken with green algae. You see rivers and lakes like this, especially in South Florida where development is denser and the phosphorus levels are naturally higher. But I was ... READ MORE
Category: Home Landscapes, Natural Resources
Are you frustrated that with all the energy and money devoted to your yard, you still have patchy turfgrass or weed spots? Or you are spending too much money to keep your grass green? Did you know... it all starts with irrigation! In this ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation, Events, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Lawn, Natural Resources, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS Extension, Water