Category: Natural Resources
Community Highlights: Writing & Support Group
January 26, 2021
This semester, we are highlighting members of the SFRC community who have gone above and beyond in adapting with new methods of teaching, research, and Extension this past year. Do you know a student, faculty, or staff member who embodies this ... READ MORE
Category: Forests, Natural Resources, Professional Development, UF/IFAS Teaching, Work & LifeTags: Community Highlights, FRC, Mental Health, Students
Beneficial Algae or Unsightly Pond Scum?
January 26, 2021
Algae are an important component of an ecosystem, but when algae populations grow out of control, they begin to decrease water quality. The summer months generate high water temperatures and abundant sunlight. This in combination with excessive ... READ MORE
Category: Natural Resources, Recreation, UF/IFAS Extension, WaterTags: Algae, Filamentous Algae, Fish Ponds, Natural Resources, Pond Management, Pond Scum, Suwannee County, Topic Tuesday, Water Quality
Wildlife and Invasive Species Education (WISE) Species Profile: The Great Egret
January 22, 2021
Common Name: Great Egret Scientific Name: Ardea alba Identification: The Great Egret is one of the most identifiable birds found around Florida. Great Egrets are a large white bird that can reach a height of about 3 ft.. Great Egrets have ... READ MORE
Category: Natural Resources, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, Wildlife
EPA Public Input on Pesticide Exemption Process
January 21, 2021
Minimum Risk Pesticide Exemption The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is seeking public input on the process of pesticide exemption. This process allows certain products to avoid the normal registration process because they are considered ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Farm Management, Home Landscapes, Natural Resources, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease, Water
Six Rivers “Dirty Dozen” Invasive Species – Japanese Climbing Fern
January 21, 2021
Japanese Climbing Fern (Lygodium japanicum) Define Invasive Species: must have all of the following – Is non-native to the area, in our case northwest Florida Introduced by humans, whether intentional or accidental ... READ MORE
Category: Invasive Species, Natural ResourcesTags: Invasive Species, Japanese Climbing Fern, Six Rivers CISMA
Florida Master Naturalist Program Celebrates 20 Years
January 20, 2021
"For in the end, we will conserve only what we love. We will love only what we understand. We will understand only what we are taught." - Baba Dioum These words, spoken in 1968 before the General Assembly of the International Union for the ... READ MORE
Category: , Coasts & Marine, Conservation, Natural Resources, Water, WildlifeTags: Florida Master Naturalist Program, FMNP
Maximize your water use with micro-irrigation!
January 20, 2021
This past December, our office hosted a webinar on micro-irrigation. We covered the main types of micro-irrigation, what makes it "micro" compared to a standard, in-ground irrigation system, and some basic installation tips for homeowners. Watch ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Lawn, Turf, UF/IFAS Extension, WaterTags: Conservation, DIY, Irrigation, Landscape, Lawn, Microirrigation, Pgm_Water, Water, Yard
Positive Feedback
January 20, 2021
Image in header and all images used in story were taken in 2019. You may have seen cliché pop culture depictions of a science fair: a student sets off a dramatic exploding volcano and is awarded the first-place blue ribbon for their efforts. ... READ MORE
Category: Clubs & Volunteers, Community Volunteers, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS TeachingTags: NRC, Positive Feedback, Student Highlight, Students, Undergraduates