Category: Natural Resources

Flatwoods 5K sends runners through UF’s scenic Austin Cary Forest on Oct. 26

by Suzette Cook
September 19, 2024

GAINESVILLE, FL – The sounds of nature and the feel of leaves and pine needles under your feet are a bonus for runners who take part in the University of Florida School of Forest, Fisheries, and Geomatics Sciences (FFGS) annual Flatwoods ... READ MORE

Category: Conservation, Forests, Natural Resources, Recreation
Tags: Ecotourism, Family Forest, Forestry, Recreation, School Of Forest Fisheries And Geomatics Sciences, School Of Forest Resources And Conservation, Timber

Weekly “What is it?”: Brahminy blind snake

by carriestevenson
September 18, 2024

If you’ve followed my blog for a while, you probably know why I started writing. By nature of my job duties and professional expertise, friends and clientele frequently reach out when they come across something odd while outdoors. I’ve ... READ MORE

Category: Natural Resources, Wildlife
Tags: Snakes, Weekly What Is It, Wildlife

Congratulations Floyd Vanzant and Family: 2024 Jon Gould Florida Outstanding Tree Farmers of the Year

by Chris Demers
September 18, 2024

By Ginger Feagle, Vice President, Florida Tree Farm Program; and James Tootle, Nassau County Forester, Florida Forest Service The Florida Tree Farm Program is proud to recognize Mr. Floyd Vanzant as the 2024 Jon Gould Florida Outstanding ... READ MORE

Category: Conservation, Forests, Invasive Species, Natural Resources, Recreation, SFYL Hot Topic, Water, Wildlife
Tags: Awards, Family Forest, Florida Land Steward Program, Natural Resources, School Of Forest Fisheries And Geomatics Sciences, Tree Farm

New Episode from Naturally Florida, “The Pollinator Puzzle: Who They Are & How To Help”

by Lara Milligan
September 17, 2024

Pollinators are the unsung heroes of Florida’s ecosystems, supporting the reproduction of our flowering plants in urban, suburban and natural areas. Pollinator populations are declining, and organizations are urging people to take action ... READ MORE

Category: Natural Resources
Tags: Naturally Florida Podcast, Pollinator, Pollinator Gardens, Pollinators

Breaking barriers, mentoring minds: New UF/IFAS scientist earns spot among America’s Inspiring Hispanic/Latinx researchers

by Lourdes Mederos
September 17, 2024

The newest scientist to join the UF/IFAS Fort Lauderdale Research and Education Center has been honored with a place on the Atlas of Inspiring Hispanic/Latinx Scientists. Valerie De Anda Torres, an assistant professor of microbiology ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, , Conservation, SFYL Hot Topic, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research, UF/IFAS Teaching,
Tags: Climate Change, Ecosystems, First-generation, Fort Lauderdale Research And Education Center, Hispanic Heritage Month, Mexican, Microbial Ecology, Microbial Metabolism, Microbiology And Cell Science, Minorities, Molecular Biology, Paleobiology, Valerie De Anda Torres

Dr. Thomas Anderson joins the University of Florida as an Assistant Professor of Food and Resource Economics

by Alena Poulin
September 16, 2024

Dr. Thomas Anderson first dove into marine resource economics research at the University of Florida as an undergraduate student.  Now, several years and a Ph.D. later, he is returning to UF, not as a student but as an assistant professor of ... READ MORE

Category: Coasts & Marine, UF/IFAS
Tags: Food And Resource Economics

Wildlife & Invasive Species Education™ (WISE) Species Profile: Florida Sandhill Crane

by Jim Davis
September 13, 2024

Common Name: Sandhill Crane Status: Native Species Scientific Name: Antigone canadensis pratensis Occurrence: Year-round Species Identification: Sandhill cranes are among the largest and most recognizable birds in Florida. The ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, Wildlife

Putting on the (Bio)Blitz

by Jackie Lebouitz
September 13, 2024

Last month, UF/IFAS Extension Sarasota County offered its first ever Dipnets and Donuts: Pond BioBlitz event. It was a great success, with several species spotted in our ponds at Twin Lakes Park. Participants worked in groups and used dipnets ... READ MORE

Category: Conservation, Events, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Forests, Natural Resources, Recreation, UF/IFAS Extension, Water, Wildlife
Tags: Biodiversity, Citizen Science, Ecology, Environment, Inaturalist, Pgm_Chemicals, Pgm_Water, Survey

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