The burrowing owl, Athene cunicularia, is quite the character in Florida's landscape. This compact bird of prey is Florida's only ground-nesting owl species. Burrowing Owl Identification Burrowing owls are easily identified by their long ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation, Home Landscapes, Natural Resources, Wildlife
On June 27th, environmental leaders from leading sporting programs across the country came together for the annual Green Sports Alliance Summit. The event took place at the Golden One Center, the world’s first LEED Platinum sporting venue, ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation, UF/IFASOn June 27th, environmental leaders from leading sporting programs across the country came together for the annual Green Sports Alliance Summit. The event took place at the Golden One Center, the world’s first LEED Platinum sporting venue, ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation, UF/IFAS
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Category: Water
This summer, keep your bees' water source from becoming a breeding ground for mosquitoes. The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) Best Management Requirements for beekeepers requires that managed honey bee colonies ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Home Landscapes, Natural Resources, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease
By Ricky Telg GAINESVILLE, Fla. --- Data about the safety and health of agricultural, forestry and fisheries workers in Florida is severely outdated, according to the director of a newly formed agricultural health and safety center, and is ... READ MORE
Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Conservation, Crops, Farm Management, Natural Resources, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research, UF/IFAS Teaching
LIVE OAK, Fla. --- When the staff at the University of Florida IFAS Suwannee Valley Agricultural Extension Center decided to transform the facility’s farm, their only thought was helping local growers to succeed. Little did they know that ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension
Grab the secci disk and let’s head to the creek! On Day 2 of Walk on the Wild Side 4-H Camp, we learned about the 3 categories of water quality: (1) Physical, (2) Biological, and (3) Chemical. We test #1 and #2 while canoeing on the water. ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Camp, Clubs & Volunteers, Curriculum, Natural Resources, WaterImagine yourself as an early settler, migrating with your family into the area known as La Florida, with the hope of staking a claim and building a new life. You’ve heard stories of horrendous mosquitos, fierce native peoples, deadly snakes, ... READ MORE
Category: Forests, Natural Resources, Water, WildlifeBy Ellison Langford Who: The University of Florida/IFAS Forest Entomology lab has collaborated with the Florida Museum of Natural History to display a unique global collection of large bark beetle engravings. What: As bark beetles ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Events, Invasive Species, Natural Resources, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Research