The tiger swallowtail ( Papilio glaucus ) is one of Florida's largest and most easily recognized butterfly. The tiger swallowtail is yellow, having black bands on the front wings. The hind wings are powdery blue. Tiger swallowtails can have ... READ MORE
Category: Natural Resources, Wildlife
The maypop passion flower or (Passiflora incarnate) is an excellent vine/groundcover that can attract a wide host of pollinators and other beneficial insects. My favorite about this beautiful native wildflower is that it is a host plant to not ... READ MORE
Category: Natural Resources, Wildlife
Guest Post by Karina Nieves As a student studying the environment, working with Florida Sea Grant has been a worthwhile experience. I have had the opportunity to assist with many projects over the past six months, such as boat ramp interviews ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, Conservation, Natural Resources, Recreation, Water, Wildlife
It is that time of year again! Manatee slow speed zones are in effect. While this may seem frivolous or inconvenient to some, it is important to abide by these speed restrictions between October 1 and April 30 each year. Florida manatees ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, Conservation, Natural Resources, Recreation, Water, Wildlife
In 2015, Hernando County updated its Noxious Plant Control ordinance to require removal of lead tree (Leucaena leucocephala) and Brazilian pepper tree (Schinus terebinthifolia) within the county. These invasive species can be detrimental to ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, Conservation, Invasive Species, Natural Resources, Water, Wildlife
Earlier this year, the Coastal Conservation Association Florida (CCA) joined efforts with restaurants around Florida to recycle oyster shells that would otherwise be disposed of. Every few weeks, oyster shells are collected from local restaurants ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, Conservation, Natural Resources, Water, Wildlife
Florida Sea Grant, UF/IFAS Extension Hernando County has recently partnered with the Loggerhead Marine Life Center to expand the Responsible Pier Initiative to Hernando County. Since its launch in 2013, the program has aided in the rescue of ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, Conservation, Natural Resources, Recreation, Water, Wildlife
On September 19th, 2017, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission’s Stock Enhancement Research Facility (SERF) donated 1,000 plugs of smooth cord grass to kick off Gulf Coast Academy of Science and Technology’s (GCA) marsh nursery ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, Conservation, Natural Resources, Water, Wildlife
To complement the new Bayport/Linda Pedersen Paddling Trail, Cadettes of Girl Scout Troop 317 created two educational signs that feature trail sights along the way. These signs were a product of the girls’ Silver Award project – an award ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, Conservation, Natural Resources, Recreation, Water, Work & Life
The National Survey of Fishing, Hunting and Wildlife-Related Recreation is conducted by the United States Census Bureau every five years as a way to compare outdoor recreational activities among the states. In order to assess angling, this national ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, Conservation, Natural Resources, Recreation, Water