What is it? The Argentine black and white tegu is a large lizard native to South America. This species was brought to Florida, where it was kept and sold as a pet. When these pets escaped into the wild and established populations in central ... READ MORE
Category: Natural Resources, SFYL Hot Topic, WildlifeThe "Do It Yourself" Approach Have you ever wondered whether what you use to clean your floor or your kitchen sink is environmentally friendly? If you’re concerned about the impact of your spring cleaning on the planet, you may want to ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation, Health & Nutrition, Home Management, SFYL Hot Topic, Water
Talk about weird and cool at the same time! The horseshoe crab is one of the oldest living species we have in the Gulf of Mexico. Fossils of this animal date back to almost 500 million years… this is before there was such a thing as fish! ... READ MORE
Category: Natural Resources, WildlifeBy Shelley Swenson Extension Agent III Wakulla County FCS Is it a surprise to you to learn that, according to the Natural Resources Defense Council, 40 percent of all food purchased in the United States is not eaten? In fact, Americans throw ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation, Natural ResourcesWakulla County’s winter gardens are almost done, with many vegetable plants bolting or sending up shoots to produce blossoms and seed. At that occurrence, their value as a food source steeply declines. All the plant’s efforts are ... READ MORE
Category: Natural Resources, UF/IFAS ExtensionAir potato (Dioscorea bulbifera) is an invasive plant in Florida that can quite literally take over—its vines can cover whole areas of vegetation, and it can even climb up into trees. Learn more about this invasive plant and what’s being ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation, Natural Resources, SFYL Hot TopicPhosphate is a key component of fertilizer, making it an important part of agriculture and food production. In 2010, Florida produced 65% of all the phosphate produced in the United States.1 Phosphate minerals are mined from the soil, and ... READ MORE
Category: Natural Resources, SFYL Hot TopicCoral Ardisia (Ardisia crenata) photo courtesy of Les Harrison Coral ardisia is also known as coral berry, spice berry, and scratchthroat. It was introduced into Florida in the early 1900’s for ornamental purposes. In the ensuing ... READ MORE
Category: Invasive Species, Natural Resources, Wildlife
Okaloosa County Master Gardeners will provide two gardening events this month at the Okaloosa County Extension Annex located at 127 W. Hollywood Boulevard in Fort Walton Beach. Plant Clinic The first plant clinic of this year will be provided ... READ MORE
Category: Events, Home Landscapes, WildlifeWhat a difference clean hands make! Improved hand hygiene is one of the most important steps we can take to avoid getting sick and spreading germs to others. St. Patrick's Day can be an excellent time to remind everyone of the importance ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation, Natural Resources