Fishing and Recycling
May 11, 2012
Family #fishing when you recycle. May 18-19. Waste Amnesty too. Steelfield Rd Landfill. READ MORE
Category: Natural ResourcesTags: Bay County, Fishing, Recycling, Waste Amnesty
Category: Natural Resources
May 11, 2012
Tags: Bay County, Fishing, Recycling, Waste Amnesty
Getting a head start!
May 4, 2012
We have new sea creatures for tomorrow's kids #fishing event. Urchins will be up early. Come join the fun at 7am! More info READ MORE
Category: Natural ResourcesFinal Day to Provide Comment for new Gulf Oil and Gas Leases is May 4th
May 2, 2012
The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management will conclude taking public comment this Friday for the Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) they are developing in preparation for possible lease sale in the Gulf of Mexico. They are interested ... READ MORE
Category: Natural ResourcesTags: Gas, Gulf, Leases, Oil
Join us this SAT – 13th Hooked on Fishing
May 2, 2012
Come out early and have a chance to catch the big one! Prizes, Food, and plenty of family fun. I'm bringing our sea creature touch tank and some slick catch and release fishing gear. Peace Pond located at Life Management 585 East 15th ST Panama ... READ MORE
Category: Natural ResourcesExplore Bay Co Marine Life May 22 6PM
May 2, 2012
Get really close to our sea creatures and explore local fishing. $5ea includes supper and program materials. Call 7846105 to register. Ask about our specials! café menu READ MORE
Category: Natural ResourcesDrought in the Panhandle
April 30, 2012
As I am sure most people have noticed, it's a little dry lately! Most of our large farms are turning to irrigation for crops they already have planted and others are hoping for rain in order for the seeds their planting to grow. Drought has ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Natural ResourcesBeautiful Butterflies
April 10, 2012
Today Jefferson County Home and Community Educators (HCE) club took a trip to the UF Butterfly Rainforest to learn how to plant and sustain their own butterfly gardens. The question of the day is, "What's the difference between a cocoon and ... READ MORE
Category: Natural Resources, WildlifeBay County Marine Extension
March 6, 2012
Florida Sea Grant is a partnership with the Florida Board of Education, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and Florida’s citizens, industries and governments. Bay County Marine Extension Agent, Scott Jackson, supports ... READ MORE
Category: Natural ResourcesMarch is Seagrass Awareness Month
March 5, 2012
March is Seagrass Awareness Month in Florida! Seagrasses are a valuable part of the marine environment and support our local economy. Most commercial and recreationally important fish, crabs and shrimp spend some time of their lives ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, Natural ResourcesIs it time to ban the can? What is BPA?
February 3, 2012
By Shelley Swenson Family & Consumer Sciences Agent Is it time to Ban the Can? What is BPA and should I avoid it? Where is the research to support this concern? Has it been suggested to you through your reading or conversations that ... READ MORE
Category: Natural ResourcesTags: Bisphenol A, BPA, Cans, Environment, Environmentally Friendly, Extension, Families & Consumers, Family And Consumer Sciences, General Information, Linings, Safe Foods, Sustai, Wakulla