Recently horseshoe crabs about 1-2 inches in size have been observed swimming upside around sunset in upper Charlotte Harbor and people are asking “what’s up with this?” Well it turns out horseshoe crabs do swim upside down, or ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine
With hurricane season underway, now is the prefect time to become prepared and create a plan in the event of a hurricane. While many families grasp the monstrous effects a hurricane causes, they may be ill-prepared. Review the following safety ... READ MORE
Category: Disaster Preparation, Natural Resources, SFYL Hot Topic, Work & LifeTallahassee Democrat May 22, 2015 By: Kathy Kinsey So appropriately named, heartleaf nettle “fireweed” (Urtica chamaedryoides) is as unassuming as any other weed you may encounter on your property. But the side effects are truly painful ... READ MORE
Category: Invasive Species, Natural ResourcesGuest Article for the Tallahassee Democrat May 22, 2015 By: Kathy Kinsey Arachnophobia! The fear of the eight legged ones – spiders….all spiders! But trust me on this – they are more afraid of you than you will ever be of them! For ... READ MORE
Category: Natural Resources, Wildlife
Summer is a great time to observe one of the wonders of nature: bioluminescence, the "living light". Some organisms such as fireflies, click beetles, sea creatures, and even mushrooms are able to produce their own light through chemical reactions. ... READ MORE
Category: Natural Resources, WildlifeBy: Scott Jackson UF/IFAS Florida Sea Grant Extension Agent for Bay County The 2015 red snapper season opens this weekend so it’s time to get ready. With a bag limit of two red snapper per angler per day you'll want to make the most out of ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Natural Resources
It is Bug Week in UF (University of Florida) and I would like to share this featured story with you of good bugs (biological control agents) working to help us against a well known pest for Miami-Dade residents: Rugose spiraling whitefly. GAINESVILLE, ... READ MORE
Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Conservation, Crops, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Natural Resources, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS ResearchLes Harrison is the UF/IFAS Wakulla County Extension Director Despite the heat and bugs, nothing beats spending time outside with family. Make sure children understand the plants to stay away from when they are out picking the abundant wildflowers ... READ MORE
Category: Natural ResourcesFollowing a previous article on the number of ways you can help sea turtles, this week we will look at ways that local residents can help keep our waterways clean. Poor water quality is a concern all over the country, and so it is locally as ... READ MORE
Category: Natural Resources, WaterGuest Article for the Tallahassee Democrat May 15, 2015, By Stan Rosenthal A beautiful group of native trees that our often overlooked for our yards and wooded areas are the hawthorn trees. These smaller trees are adorned with showy flowers ... READ MORE
Category: Natural Resources