Category: Natural Resources
Celebrating Florida Arbor Day
January 15, 2019
Did you know that Florida has its own Arbor Day, celebrated on the third Friday of January? While the nationwide celebration occurs in late April, many states observe their own Arbor Day at the start of their tree-planting season. In honor of ... READ MORE
Category: Forests, Natural ResourcesTags: Arbor Day, Florida Arbor Day, Forest, Management, School Of Forest Resources & Conservation, School Of Forest Resources And Conservation, Urban Ecology, Urban Forestry
Agriculture tours make for a great day to see the Real Florida
January 14, 2019
Florida Agriculture When you think of Florida, you may think of citrus. In Highlands County we live among the many orange groves. We are the 3-4th largest citrus producing county in the state, depending on the year. We are also an agricultural ... READ MORE
Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Conservation, Crops, Farm Management, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Fruits & Vegetables, Horticulture, Livestock, Turf, UF/IFAS Extension, WaterTags: Ag Tour, Agriculture, Citrus, Conservation, Highlands County, Highlands Horticulture Digest, Horticulture, Livestock, Tours, Turfgrass
Jellies on the beach!
January 14, 2019
Recently, beachgoers may have noticed fairly large (eight to ten-inch diameter), brownish, rubbery jellyfish washed up on the shore. This is not a rare occurrence. However, somewhat like the sea butterflies that I wrote about last summer, the ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, Natural ResourcesTags: Beach
Trait-Based Guidance for Stormwater Pond Plantings
January 12, 2019
What are Stormwater Ponds: Stormwater ponds are common features of urban landscapes. Recently, members of the SHED Group estimated over 95,000 stormwater ponds in Florida. These human-made ecosystems serve a very important function. They capture ... READ MORE
Category: Natural Resources, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, WaterTags: Designer Ecosystems, Engineered Ecosystems, Residential Landscape Ecology Lab, Residential Landscapes, School Of Forest Resources & Conservation, School Of Forest Resources And Conservation, SHED, Stormwater, Stormwater Ponds, Urban Ecology
Leave No Trace and Outdoor Ethics
January 11, 2019
You may have seen the recent reports about the National Parks. With the partial government shutdown, many National Park Service employees are on furlough and unable to maintain the parks. Images of overflowing trash and damaged campsites serve ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation, Forests, Invasive Species, Natural Resources, Recreation, Water, WildlifeTags: Camping, Leave No Trace, Outdoor Ethics, Parks