Category: Natural Resources
It is Time for Water-Wise Landscaping Awards!!
June 5, 2018
The purpose of this award program is to recognize individuals, businesses, and community associations that are committed to conserving water resources and protecting the environment utilizing Florida-Friendly Landscaping principles. Winning ... READ MORE
Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Lawn, WaterTags: Florida Friendly Landscape, Save Water, Water Conservation, Water Wise
Seventh Graders Make a Difference for Hernando’s Coast
June 5, 2018
On May 30, seventh-grade students from Gulf Coast Academy of Science and Technology braved bands of heavy rain to plant smooth cordgrass along the shoreline of Linda Pedersen Park. With their eager work ethic, they were able to plant everything ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, Conservation, Natural Resources, Recreation, UF/IFAS Extension, Water, WildlifeTags: Estuaries, Florida Sea Grant, Habitat, Restoration, UF/IFAS Extension Hernando County, Wildlife
Learn about wildfire prevention at the upcoming S-130/190 training hosted by NATA in August
June 4, 2018
Are you fire ready? Spaces are quickly filling up for the Basic Wildland Firefighter (S-130/190) training! This workshop is hosted by NATA and will take place in August in Gainesville. Last month, we blogged about the value of S-130/190 in ... READ MORE
Category: , Natural Resources, Professional Development, UF/IFAS ExtensionTags: Fire, NATA, Natural Areas Training Academy, Prescribed Fires, Workshops
‘Tis the Season, the Nitrogen Restricted Season (June 1st – Sept 30th)
June 4, 2018
June 1st starts the Nitrogen restrictive season. No nitrogen applications allowed until September 30th please see the Manatee County Fertilizer Ordinance for more information. Applications of fertilizer that has an analysis (N-P-K) on ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Lawn, Natural Resources, Turf, WaterTags: Fertilizer, Florida Friendly Landscape, Nitrogen, Ordinance, ProHort
Those Bloodsucking Mosquitoes
June 4, 2018
Its time to remember to do your part to manage mosquitoes on your property. Take time to look for standing water and dump it. Clean out your gutters. Purchase UF research-backed mosquito repellents. Infographic Poster @ IFASBooks ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Agriculture, , Home Landscapes, Invasive Species, Natural Resources, Pests & Disease, Water, Wildlife, Work & LifeTags: Mosquito, Zika
How Fish sense the world around them
June 4, 2018
Fish sense the world around them in many ways. While most fish possess sight, hearing, taste, and smell senses, all of which we can easily relate to, they also have sensory means for detecting stimuli, such as water particle displacement, and ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Extension, WildlifeTags: Electroreception, Lateral Line, Snook
Save Water and Money with a Rain Barrel
June 4, 2018
The rainy season is upon us in central Florida. And when it rains, it pours. On average, we get over 7 inches of rain in the month of June. Where does all this rain go? What if we could capture some of it and use it during dry times? According ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation, Natural Resources, WaterTags: Water Conservation, Water Quality, Water Reuse
Schooling Fish
June 1, 2018
Who hasn’t sat in awe, watching large coordinated schools of fish, shimmering in unison through complicated maneuvers with each member precisely spaced apart? These schools seem to effortlessly turn, expand, contract, wishbone apart and then ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS ExtensionTags: Fish, Schooling, Shoaling
Green Industry Going Greener?
June 1, 2018
Many readers may already know, the term Green Industry refers to the commercial lawn and landscapers that work so hard to keep our yards and neighborhoods beautiful in the hot Florida sun. Green industry professionals stay current on best practices ... READ MORE
Category: Agribusiness, Conservation, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Horticulture, Money Matters, TurfTags: BMP, Electric, Green, Industry, Landscape, Lawn Service, Maintenance, Mower, Mowing, Rechargeable, Sustainable