Category: Natural Resources
Sabal Palmetto: The Florida State Tree
August 23, 2017
Sabal Palmetto: The Florida State Tree In 1953, the Florida legislature determined the Sabal palmetto (or cabbage palm) to be the Florida state tree, and, by 1970, the sabal palm replaced the cocoa palm on our state seal. However, if you're ... READ MORE
Category: Natural ResourcesTags: Florida Tree, Palm, Sabal, Swamp Cabbage
12th Annual Sustainable Communities Workshop
August 23, 2017
Join us Nov. 30 for Sarasota County's 12th Annual Sustainable Communities Workshop, a day-long event that showcases steps to building healthy, resilient, thriving communities. Wrapped with a “Building a Better Future, Together” theme, ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation, Natural Resources, Professional DevelopmentTags: Community, Conservation, Energy, Housing, Pgm_Sustain, SCW, Social, Sustain, Workshop
How Extension Works for You
August 23, 2017
"Nice to meet you. What do you do?" "I work at UF/IFAS Extension St. Lucie" "What is that?" Here we go - another chance to introduce Extension to someone new.. But why? Why has it been so hard for Extension to gain recognition, to brand ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Agriculture, Home Landscapes, Natural Resources, Work & LifeThe Benefits of Micro-Irrigation
August 22, 2017
The Benefits of Micro-Irrigation Micro-irrigation is the slow, frequent application of water directly to relatively small areas. Water is generally ran through low-pressure, flexible plastic tubing. A leading advantage of micro-irrigation ... READ MORE
Category: Home Landscapes, Natural Resources, WaterTags: Irrigation, Water, Water Conservation