For those not able to join us for the Northwest Florida Workshop in person we will be streaming live and recording presentations for later access on the web. Feb 19 - Day One Adobe Connect link - http://ufifas.adobeconnect.com/reef Feb ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, Natural ResourcesProvided through Shelley Swenson Wakulla County Extension FCS/EFNEP Agent Tip # 15 Use a broom instead of a hose to clean your driveway and sidewalk and save water every time. Source — http://wateruseitwisely.com/100-ways-to-conserve READ MORE
Category: Conservation, Natural ResourcesWalton, Bay & Okaloosa Extension, the University of Florida‐Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF‐IFAS) and participating organizations throughout the panhandle are offering a Florida Master Naturalist Program (FMNP) module. ... READ MORE
Category: Community Volunteers, Events, Natural ResourcesProvided through Shelley Swenson Wakulla County Extension FCS/EFNEP Agent Tip # 14 Spreading a layer of organic mulch around plants retains moisture and saves water, time and money. Source — http://wateruseitwisely.com/100-ways-to-conserve READ MORE
Category: Natural Resources, WildlifeThe Conservation Balancing Act “In the Laundry” How many of you remember using a wringer washer or a scrub board to wash clothes? Do you remember the saying “Man may work from sun to sun, but woman’s work is never done”. How was ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation, Natural ResourcesProvided through Shelley Swenson Wakulla County Extension FCS/EFNEP Agent Tip # 13 Wash your fruits and vegetables in a pan of water instead of running water from the tap. Source — http://wateruseitwisely.com/100-ways-to-conserve READ MORE
Category: Conservation, Natural ResourcesWater is a precious natural resource that often makes headlines. Here in Northwest Florida we have Areas of Special Concern in which it has been determined that availability will not meet the needs as our population grows. Now is the time ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Events, Home Landscapes, WaterApalachicola-area oystermen and community leaders received a progress report Thursday from University of Florida scientists working to remediate the area’s oyster population collapse. Karl Havens, director of Florida Sea Grant and leader ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation, Natural Resources, WildlifeThe University of Florida Oyster Recovery Team, National Institutes of Health-funded Healthy Gulf, Healthy Communities Study, along with their community partners, will hold an information sharing meeting on Thursday, Dec. 6, from 1 to 4:30 p.m. ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation, Natural Resources, WildlifeClick here for image. Caption at bottom. GAINESVILLE, Fla. – Many plant nurseries in Florida have adopted sustainable practices, and the University of Florida is looking to help even more do so with a new video series. The series, titled ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Conservation, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension