Going through life, I’ve met some people that “think they know it all”. I have always educated myself to be knowledgeable and have tried HARD to not have the “know it all” attitude. In my role as a public educator, most people look ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Farm Management, Horticulture, Invasive Species, Livestock, UF/IFAS Extension
As the world's dependence on pollinators increases, researchers from around the country work to develop practical strategies to ensure that our nation's crops are adequately pollinated. In a collaboration between nearly a dozen universities ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Crops, Natural Resources
Did you know that about 60% of home water usage is used to water landscapes? That is, 60% of our fresh drinking water is used to grow one of the world’s largest inedible crops! So how can you water your lawn and landscape and not waste ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Lawn, Natural Resources, Pests & Disease, Water
The reasons to go fishing are many. It is a time-honored relaxing sport, that is fun and contributes to a healthy lifestyle. A rod and reel are what most think of as the primary tools, but a few alternatives to conventional methods for catching ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Health & Nutrition, Natural Resources, Recreation, Wildlife
SEA TURTLE NESTING SEASON MARCH 1 – NOVEMBER 15 St Lucie County asks residents, businesses and visitors to help conserve Sea Turtles by practicing sea turtle friendly practices such as proper beachfront lighting. Improper beachfront lighting ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, Conservation, Events, Natural Resources, Wildlife
Reactive Targets for Fun and Competition Why shoot reactive targets? Well, man does not live by shooting paper targets alone, and we can't always hunt. While it's satisfying to shoot little groups in paper, for sheer fun, nothing beats ringing ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Conservation, Wildlife
Calling all coastal habitat lovers! We are gearing up for a great project that will make shoreline restoration and enhancement projects such as living shorelines much easier in the Nature Coast! We need volunteers to help us install starter ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, Community Volunteers, Events, Natural Resources
The term “palmetto” gets thrown around a lot in the plant world. Sometimes “palmetto” is referring to the common name of the plant, or it could be the scientific name. There is a reason botanists aren’t a fan of common names and prefer ... READ MORE
Category: Natural Resources