By Senator Gaylord Nelson, Founder of Earth Day What was the purpose of Earth Day? How did it start? These are the questions I am most frequently asked. Actually, the idea for Earth Day evolved over a period of seven years starting in 1962. For ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation, Natural ResourcesCaption at bottom of page. Click here for high resolution. GAINESVILLE, Fla. --- Three women hop into their truck to begin their workday, and almost immediately begin dishing the dirt. No, really -- actual dirt. Spodosols, Histosols, Ultisols, ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Conservation, Invasive SpeciesOn March 28th at 8:30pm local time the Eiffel Tower, Golden Gate Bridge and Sydney's Opera House---just to name a few iconic landmarks---will be turning off their lights for “Earth Hour” to shine a spotlight on climate change. So far 2,140 ... READ MORE
Category: Natural ResourcesCaption at bottom of page. Click here for high resolution. GAINESVILLE, Fla. --- The Chinese brake fern accumulates huge quantities of arsenic, but one of its genes caused a model plant to do just the opposite, a discovery that surprised University ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Invasive SpeciesMake sure you know about the strict water restrictions. Fines can be hefty for violations. See this link for all of Pinellas County: http://www.swfwmd.state.fl.us/conservation/restrictions/ Other cities are listed as well. For more information, ... READ MORE
Category: Natural Resources, WaterBy Pam Brown, Urban Horticulture Extension Agent Gardening with children can be a fun and educational activity. A butterfly garden is easy to do and will provide eggs to look for, along with caterpillars and butterflies to watch. It is a great ... READ MORE
Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Natural Resources, WildlifeMary Campbell, Pinellas County Extension Director, Urban Sustainability Agent Here is a quiz. On average, how many gallons of water per day does one person use? Take a guess. If you guessed about 50 gallons/day you are wrong. Ok, I will stop ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation, Natural Resources, WaterThe Florida Entomological Society will sponsor Insect Encounters at the State Fair in Tampa, FL during February 5-16, 2009. Come to the Agricultural Hall of Fame at the state fairgrounds to visit insect displays staffed by the University of ... READ MORE
Category: Natural Resources, WildlifeBy: Tom Nordlie - (352) 273-3567 Sources: Jonathan Crane - jhcr@ufl.edu, (786) 255-5878 Edward "Gilly" Evans - eaevans@ufl.edu, (305) 246-7001 x272 View Photo GAINESVILLE, Fla. --- Florida's avocado industry, the nation's second-largest, ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Crops, Invasive Species, Pests & DiseaseClimate Change Expert Talks about Super Bowl and Other Programs Designed to Lessen Impact on Local Community through Carbon Exchange What do Super Bowl XLIII in Hillsborough County and trees recently planted in Pinellas County have in common? ... READ MORE
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