Scientists on Florida’s Big Bend coastline spend their careers studying local ecosystems and finding solutions to challenges such as oyster reef decline or the impacts of the Deepwater Horizon oil spill. Feb 1 to 3, the second annual Big ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, Conservation, Natural Resources, SFYL Hot Topic, Water
Arbor Day has a 145-year history, started in Nebraska by a nature-loving newspaper editor who recognized the many valuable services trees provide. We humans often form emotional attachments to trees, planting them at the beginning of a marriage, ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation, Natural ResourcesPlease see caption below story. GAINESVILLE, Fla. --- Scientists on Florida’s Big Bend coastline spend their careers studying local ecosystems and finding solutions to challenges such as oyster reef decline or the impacts of the Deepwater ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Conservation, Invasive Species, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research
Recommendations for your apiary in January: This calendar is meant to be a reference point for management, and is not comprehensive. The year-round Beekeeping Management Calendar can be found here: http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/in848 Additional ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Farm Management, Natural Resources, Pests & DiseaseSome of the most picturesque and scenic natural areas along north Florida’s Gulf Coast are found in Bald Point State Park. The 4,065 acre park is located on Alligator Point, where Ochlockonee Bay meets Apalachee Bay. Easy access ... READ MORE
Category: Natural Resources, RecreationGAINESVILLE, Fla. --- A trio of projects aimed at helping Florida producers cope with the bacterial disease known as citrus greening topped the list of stories shared by the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Invasive Species, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS
Need a pesticide license for Private Ag or for Aquatic applications? Here's your opportunity: January 11, 2017 Okaloosa County Extension Office 3098 Airport Road Crestview, Fl 32539 Private Applicator Pesticide License 8-11am - Private ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, Events, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease, Professional Development
Do you have an area where nothing will grow, an area of barren ground? A place that is hard to irrigate, mow or maintain? Consider mulching it. One of the Nine Principles of Florida-Friendly Landscaping™, mulching offers an aesthetic ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, LawnDo you have an area where nothing will grow, an area of barren ground? A place that is hard to irrigate, mow or maintain? Consider mulching it. One of the Nine Principles of Florida-Friendly Landscaping™, mulching offers an aesthetic ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Lawn
Recently, we received questions regarding red tides and Florida manatees - What are red tides? Are red tides harmful to manatees? If so, what is being done to help our County's manatees? All great questions! Red tide blooms have been persistent ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, Conservation, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Extension, Water, Wildlife