Category: Natural Resources

Wild Sarasota: Florida’s Wading Birds and the Plume Trade, A Story of Conservation

by Jacob Ream Wilson
January 23, 2024

The Plume Trade: When Killing was Fashionable The origins of the Plume Trade can be traced back to the 19th century and Victorian fashion, a style that included elaborate assortments of silk, ribbons, and exotic bird feathers on large, ... READ MORE

Category: Conservation, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, Wildlife
Tags: Audubon, Birding, Birds, Conservation, Pgm_EcoNR, Plume Trade, Wading Birds, Wild Sarasota, Wildlife

Just Do It, Become A Bird Nerd

by Lara Milligan
January 22, 2024

“So, there I was minding my own business…” When these words came out of my teacher’s mouth, we all dropped our pens and tuned in; it was story time! Mr. Weinrich was not only one of the most inspiring, funny, and captivating teachers ... READ MORE

Category: Natural Resources
Tags: Bird, Bird Id, Birding, Hobby, Lmilligan

Resources for Women in Agriculture

by Entomology Emily
January 22, 2024

Are you an Extension professional or woman working in agriculture? Do you need help finding resources? There are many organizations and options out there if you know where to look. The Florida Women in Agriculture Association has begun compiling ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Home Landscapes, Natural Resources
Tags: Agriculture, Florida Women In Agriculture Association, Resources, Women

Spanish Moss, a new episode from Your Central Florida Yard podcast

by Anne Yasalonis
January 22, 2024

Spanish moss: creepy or cool? What comes to mind when you think of a southern landscape? Large, graceful oaks draped oh-so-perfectly with Spanish moss? Spanish moss is a quintessential part of our landscapes “down south” and it is often ... READ MORE

Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Forests, Home Landscapes,
Tags: Anne Yasalonis, Ayasalonis, Central Florida, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Florida-Friendly Plants, Flowers, Master Gardener, Master Gardener Volunteer, Native Plants, Podcast, Polk County, Polkgardening, Polkmg, Spanish Moss, UF-IFAS, UF/IFAS Polk County, Wildlife, Your Central Florida Yard Podcast

Florida Arbor Day 2024 – Tips for Tree Planting

by Tia Silvasy
January 22, 2024

Arbor Day was established to celebrate trees and their beneficial ecosystem services they provide for humans and our environment. Florida Arbor Day is on January 19, 2024, as cooler months are the best time to plant trees, although trees can ... READ MORE

Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Forests, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Arbor Day, Florida, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Silvasy, Tree Planting

Wild Sarasota: Florida’s Engaging Egrets

by Jacob Ream Wilson
January 22, 2024

It's a bird, it's a plane, it's a... Is it an egret or a heron? Well, biologically there isn't much of a difference. Taxonomically, egrets and herons are classified in the same Order and Family, meaning they are very similar. In fact, the ... READ MORE

Category: Conservation, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, Wildlife
Tags: Animals, Birding, Birds, Nature, Pgm_EcoNR, Wild Sarasota, Wildlife

Black Spiny-Tailed Iguanas vs Gopher Tortoises

by Susan Gildersleeve
January 19, 2024

You thought your college roommate was bad! Gopher tortoises (Gopherus polyphemus) are the architects, builders, and apartment supers of the woods in Florida. Their capacious burrows provide relatively safe and comfortable living quarters ... READ MORE

Category: Invasive Species
Tags: Bryan M. Kluever, Department Of Wildlife Ecology And Conservation, Miguel A. Acevedo, Parker Hall, Sean L. McKnight, Steve A. Johnson

Florida Land Steward Update, January 19, 2024

by Chris Demers
January 19, 2024

USDA NRCS ANNOUNCES CONSERVATION EASEMENT AND FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE OPPORTUNTIES TO FLORIDA LANDOWNERS Apply by February 20, 2024 Florida landowners interested in aligning their land uses with conservation values and practices are encouraged ... READ MORE

Category: Conservation, Forests, Invasive Species, Natural Resources, Recreation, Water, Wildlife
Tags: 2024 Calendar, Conservation Easements, Family Forest, Florida Land Steward Program, Forest, Forest Health, Forest Management, Hurricane Idalia, Natural Resources, Online Course, Prescribed Fires, School Of Forest Fisheries And Geomatics Sciences, Tax Tips, Timber, Tree Farm, Wildlife

Wild Sarasota: Herons

by Jacob Ream Wilson
January 19, 2024

Herons The likely mascot of your neighborhood pond, herons belong to the Family Ardeidae, of which there are around 70 different species of herons, egrets, and bitterns worldwide. Dive in to learn more about the herons of Florida, or navigate ... READ MORE

Category: Conservation, Natural Resources, Wildlife
Tags: Birding, Birds, Environment, Pgm_EcoNR, Wading Birds, Wild Sarasota, Wildlife

Winter Wildlife Part 1 – Armadillos

by Rick O'Connor
January 19, 2024

One of the programs I do with Florida Sea Grant is Restoring a Healthy Estuary. There are four focus areas within this program: improving water quality, restoring habitat, managing invasive species, and enhancing wildlife. For those who ... READ MORE

Category: Coasts & Marine, Natural Resources, Wildlife
Tags: Armadillo, Barrier Islands, Florida Sea Grant, Wildlife

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