Our area has received frequent rains that bring increases in mosquito populations. Local mosquito management offices are literally working overtime to address the many requests for help with reducing biting mosquitoes. As a homeowner, it ... READ MORE
Category: Pests & Disease, Wildlife
This may sound like a fish story, but it’s true! People are eating more fish and shellfish than ever before! While seafood has always been popular in the South as a whole, no area is more graciously endowed with an abundance of fresh seafood ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, Food Safety, Health & Nutrition, Natural ResourcesThis may sound like a fish story, but it’s true! People are eating more fish and shellfish than ever before! While seafood has always been popular in the South as a whole, no area is more graciously endowed with an abundance of fresh ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, Food Safety, Health & Nutrition, Natural ResourcesWe need your help in monitoring and protecting these valuable resources. At the end of your diving or fishing trip please complete a short reef survey. You can also send us pictures and video through the reef comment form (click here). This ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Natural ResourcesOur next event is a rain barrel workshop, held in conjunction with the City of Pensacola. Why use a rain barrel? These 58-gallon food grade barrels can be installed to capture rainwater off your roof and reused in a garden or yard. During ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, WaterClick here for high resolution photo. Caption at bottom. GAINESVILLE, Fla. --- University of Florida researchers have discovered a natural compound to battle insect pests that plague gardeners and growers. The compound boosts crops’ resistance ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Invasive Species, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS ResearchGreen Drinks + Green Leads Wednesday June 27th @ 6:00 pm Speaker: Sherri Kraeft, 4-H Agent in Wakulla County She teaches about basic bee physiology, bee behavior, pollination, beekeeping equipment and building, honey extraction and a general ... READ MORE
Category: Natural ResourcesA few months ago, footage of trash floating in Mobile’s Dog River during a heavy rain dramatically showed the cumulative impacts of careless littering. http://blog.al.com/live/2012/02/dog_river_awash_in_mobiles_gar.html. Stormwater runoff—not ... READ MORE
Category: Natural Resources, WaterThe Boating & Angling Guide to Charlotte Harbor (CHBAG) has been a popular resource since 1994 when the first edition was published. The 6th edition of the guide is now available in both print version as well as a brand new online website. ... READ MORE
Category: RecreationAre you interested in learning about marine life, going fishing, or exploring the underwater world with a mask and snorkel? If so, this is the camp for you! Separated from the Destin beaches by the Choctawatchee Bay, Camp Timpoochee 4-H Center, ... READ MORE
Category: Natural Resources