Attract Wildlife and Pollinators
Do you enjoy watching butterflies, birds and other wildlife? If the answer is yes, this program is for you. Learn how to attract wildlife and pollinators by
Category: Natural Resources
Drain Fields – Septic Program
Septic Program Saturday, March 30, 2019 – 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. 84 Cedar Avenue Crawfordville, FL 32327 Drain fields will work well if the septic tank is working well. Learn what to do to keep your septic… Read More
2019 Brazilian Pepper-tree Online Training Course
Thank you for taking interest in our TAME Invasives online courses. Course materials and instructions are below. If you have questions, please email Ken Gioeli at ktgioeli@ufl.edu 1. Download the TAME Brazilian Pepper-tree Workbook (2 MB pdf) ,… Read More
Septic Program, “After the flush”
March 30, 2019 at 10:00 a.m. The UF/IFAS Extension Wakulla Office is holding a septic system program Saturday, March 30, 2019 at 10:00 a.m. “After the flush: Septic systems demystified” will cover a variety of locally important areas… Read More
Mystery in the Marsh – The Diamondback Terrapin
We have a lot of really cool and interesting creatures that live in our bay, but one many may not know about is a small turtle known as a diamondback terrapin. Terrapins are usually associated with the Chesapeake… Read More
Rain Gardens for the Homeowner
Water, Water Everywhere! Rain Gardens capture water and are attractive when installed properly and managed. During the days of torrential summer downpours do you find your rain barrels are all at capacity, yet you still have a ton… Read More
Human and Urban Impacts on Streams
Streams around Gainesville are getting extra attention from a Soil and Water Sciences graduate student. Emily Taylor is interested in how humans and urbanization affect stream ecosystems. She recently placed six sensors in streams to measure dissolved oxygen… Read More
Tropical Soils ‘Bible’ Updated for Today’s Global Issues
The world population is set to reach 10 billion by 2050, leading many to ask: will we have enough food to feed everyone? “I’m an optimist,” said Pedro Sanchez, professor of tropical soils in the University of Florida… Read More
Lake Manatee Watershed is Focus of Spring Farm Tour
The Manatee River Soil and Water Conservation District Spring Farm Tour brought participants in two charter buses to several agricultural operations in the Lake Manatee watershed. Our first stop was the Manatee County Water Treatment Plant. On… Read More
Beekeeping in the Panhandle 7th Annual Workshop, Field Day and Trade Show March 29th and 30th
Beekeepers Workshop & Trade Show March 29 & 30 2019 The University of Florida IFAS Extension and the Beekeeping in the Panhandle Working Group has once again teamed up to offer the 7th Annual Beekeeper’s Workshop & Tradeshow… Read More