Bats typically sleep during the day in natural structures such as trees and caves. In areas with few natural roost structures, bats may instead choose to spend their days in buildings. Bats are beneficial because each bat consumes ... READ MORE
Category: Natural ResourcesJust arrived! Feathered Facts April 2015 Click here... READ MORE
Category: Natural Resources, WildlifeCanoeing in Perdido River Photo credit: Carrie Stevenson This time of year, many families are looking for ways to entertain their kids during spring break. For those not planning to travel far, our area is full of fun, and often inexpensive, ... READ MORE
Category: Natural Resources, RecreationFreshwater Jellyfish, Craspedacusta sowerbyi, Lankester, 1880. Photo Credit: U.S. Geological Survey Archive, U.S. Geological Survey, Bugwood.org Yes, you read the title correctly, it says freshwater jellyfish in Florida! The first time I encountered ... READ MORE
Category: Invasive Species, Natural ResourcesWhat many have been waiting for… spring is here! HAPPY EQUINOX EVERYONE! Today’s photoperiod will be 12 hours of daylight and 12 hours of darkness – equinox. Many cultures around the world celebrate this and many ancient ... READ MORE
Category: Natural Resources, RecreationLes Harrison is the UF/IFAS Wakulla County Extension Director Mothers want what is best for their offspring. Surprisingly, one of the greatest mothers of all may be the tiny wasp, Callirhytis. Often mistaken as a fly, the gall wasp provides ... READ MORE
Category: Natural Resources, WildlifeLes Harrison is the UF/IFAS Wakulla County Extension Director Perseverance is a respectable trait in any person. Unfortunately, it is less than pleasant when applied to a thorny vine, such as smilax. Its determined nature is why it thrives ... READ MORE
Category: Natural ResourcesKudzu Bug (Megacopta cribraria): Florida is extending a warm welcome to a new pest! In 2012, the Kudzu bug made its first appearance in our state. And they are settling in to stay. The kudzu bug was first documented in the US in 2009 in ... READ MORE
Category: Invasive Species, Natural ResourcesSwallowtail Butterfly Feeding on a native Buckeye. Buckeyes also attract hummingbirds.Photo Credit: Jed Dillard Honey bees are quite the buzz these days. Reports of population declines and the importance of their role in pollination have caught ... READ MORE
Category: Natural Resources, WildlifeRaising a small, backyard chicken flock has gained interest in recent years as many small-farm owners desire to produce their own high-quality food. In addition, having fresh eggs makes it even more desirable. Click here..... READ MORE
Category: Natural Resources, Wildlife