Category: Natural Resources

Sun Safe & Summer Fun: Master the 5 S’s!

by ambernorris
June 11, 2025

Stay Safe with the 5 S’s! Coauthor and Edited by Joshua Payne, RDN, LDN - Extension Agent I, Nutrition and Health Summer's here, and that means more time outdoors, enjoying the beautiful sunshine! While we all love a good dose of vitamin ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Agriculture, Home Landscapes, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Teaching, Work & Life
Tags: 4-H, Anorris, Family, Florida, Garden, Gardening, Health, Hillsborough, Hillsborough County, Life Skills, Master Gardener, Tampa, Tampa Bay, UF/IFAST Extension, Youth
Eastern Diamondback rattlesnake

Who’s that critter? UF/IFAS wildlife series spotlights Florida’s native snakes

by Megan Winslow
June 11, 2025

Boasting more than 80 distinct ecosystems, Florida is a biodiversity hot spot.  More than 4,000 animal species, in fact, are native to the Sunshine State. (more…) READ MORE

Category: Wildlife
Tags: Behavior, Copperhead, Cottonmouth, Critter, Eastern Coral Snake, Florida, IFAS, Institute Of Food And Agricultural Sciences, Megan Winslow, Native, Rattlesnake, Snake, Species, Steve Johnson, UF, University Of Florida, Viper, Who's That Critter?, Wildlife

Gulf Coast Catch and Cook June: Northern Red Snapper

by Dr. Megan Moore
June 10, 2025

The featured Gulf catch and cook species for June 2025 is the Northern Red Snapper! Red Snapper are fun to catch, as a highly sought-after large game fish! Read on to learn how to catch Red Snapper and make a delicious meal! Fun Facts ... READ MORE

Category: Coasts & Marine, Conservation, Natural Resources, Recreation, UF/IFAS Extension, Water, Wildlife
Tags: Catch And Cook, Fishing, Florida Sea Grant, Gulf, Red Snapper, UF/IFAS Pasco Extension Office
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June 2025 First Friday with Florida First Detector

by Morgan Pinkerton
June 9, 2025

Recap of June 2025 First Friday with Florida First Detector Snails and slugs are gastropods, a type of mollusk found all over the world. While snails have a prominent external shell, slugs typically lack a visible shell, making them appear ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Crops, Farm Management, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Forests, Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Invasive Species, Lawn, Natural Resources, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease, Professional Development, UF/IFAS Extension, Water
Tags: Biosecurity, Early Detection, Eradication, FFD24-25, FloridaFirstDetector, Quarantines, SeminoleCountyAg, Slugs, Snails
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Profiles of FFL in Martin County: Rio Bioswale

by Yvette Goodiel
June 6, 2025

Introduction Florida-Friendly LandscapingTM (FFL) promotes nine principles to protect water resources in designing and maintaining landscapes. The practices can be applied at scales ranging from individual yards to parks to communities. Landscapes ... READ MORE

Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Horticulture, UF/IFAS Extension, , Water, Wildlife
Tags: Agribusiness, Commercial Horticulture Digest, Conservation, Environment, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Green Industry, Horticulture, IFASwater, Indian River Lagoon, Martin County, Profiles Of FFL In Martin County, UF/IFAS Extension, Water Quality
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Expertos de UF desmienten mitos sobre los rayos y comparten consejos para salvar vidas durante la temporada de tormentas en Florida

by Luz Bahder
June 5, 2025

Creado por Brad Buck, especialista sénior en relaciones públicas para UF/IFAS.  Florida entra una vez más en su característica temporada de tormentas eléctricas de verano. Las nubes se acumulan rápidamente y, con ellas, a veces se alcanza ... READ MORE

Category: Disaster Preparation, Natural Resources, SFYL Hot Topic, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Agentes De Extension, Aire Libre, Ciencia De Los Rayos, Consejo De Seguridad Contra Rayos, Corriente, Español, Extension, Florida, Lara Milligan, Mito, Naturally Florida Podcast, Podcast, Rayeria, Rayo, Realidad, Refugio, Relámpago, Seguridad, Seguridad Personal, Semana De Concienciación Sobre La Seguridad Ante Rayos, Shannon Carnevale, Spanish, Temporada De Huracanes, Temporada De Tormentas Eléctricas De Verano, Todo Sobre Los Rayos, Tormenta Eléctrica, Tormentas, Tronar, Trueno, UF-IFAS, Verano

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