Common Name: Prairie Warbler Status: Native Scientific Name: Setophaga discolor Occurrence: Florida sub-species is a year-round resident. Migratory sub-species is a winter resident. Identification: The Prairie Warbler is a very ... READ MORE
Category: Natural Resources, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, Wildlife
Common Name: American White Pelican Status: Native Species Scientific Name: Pelecanus erythrorhynchos Identification: The White Pelican is one of the largest birds in North America. White Pelicans have an average length of about 5 ft., an ... READ MORE
Category: Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Extension, WildlifeCommon Name: American White Pelican Status: Native Species Scientific Name: Pelecanus erythrorhynchos Identification: The White Pelican is one of the largest birds in North America. White Pelicans have an average length of about 5 ft., ... READ MORE
Category: Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Extension, Wildlife
The Gift of Trees Muffled in leaf litter, I stepped carefully, reverently toward the towering column. Unafraid, I knelt softly and pressed my hands on the smooth bark. Solace, solitude, and sanctuary provided by the sturdy boughs. I sat listening ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Home Landscapes, Natural Resources, Relationships & Family
Common Name: Cuban Treefrog Status: Invasive Species Scientific Name: Osteopilus septentrionalis Identification: Like all of the treefrogs found in Florida, Cuban treefrogs have the ability to climb. This is possible due to the toepads and ... READ MORE
Category: Invasive Species, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Extension, WildlifeCommon Name: Cuban Treefrog Status: Invasive Species Scientific Name: Osteopilus septentrionalis Identification: Like all of the treefrogs found in Florida, Cuban treefrogs have the ability to climb. This is possible due to the toepads ... READ MORE
Category: Invasive Species, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Extension, Wildlife
Cypress trees (Taxodium distichum) are in my top five favorite plants list, for many reasons. They have an incredible structure, with a wide base for support and up-reaching knees (also known as pneumatophores) for oxygen exchange on both ... READ MORE
Category: Natural Resources
What is a solstice? December 21st is the Winter Solstice, which marks the shortest day of the year. After this, each following day will be longer than the previous one. This will go on until the days are of equal length. When days are ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Home Management, Horticulture, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Extension, Wildlife, Work & Life
During the holidays increased waste, over consumption and mass shopping puts a lot of pressure on our planet. Whether its gift giving, wrapping, or decorating this season there are many changes we can all make to ensure our holidays are more ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation, Natural Resources
American white pelicans are one of the largest birds in North America with wingspans up to 9.5 feet across. These majestic birds migrate to Florida for winter feeding grounds, before retreating north and west for the breeding season. Floridians ... READ MORE
Category: Natural Resources, Wildlife