Walton, Bay & Okaloosa Extension, the University of Florida‐Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF‐IFAS) and participating organizations throughout the panhandle are offering a Florida Master Naturalist Program (FMNP) module. ... READ MORE
Category: Community Volunteers, Events, Natural ResourcesProvided through Shelley Swenson Wakulla County Extension FCS/EFNEP Agent Tip # 14 Spreading a layer of organic mulch around plants retains moisture and saves water, time and money. Source — http://wateruseitwisely.com/100-ways-to-conserve READ MORE
Category: Natural Resources, WildlifeThe Conservation Balancing Act “In the Laundry” How many of you remember using a wringer washer or a scrub board to wash clothes? Do you remember the saying “Man may work from sun to sun, but woman’s work is never done”. How was ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation, Natural ResourcesProvided through Shelley Swenson Wakulla County Extension FCS/EFNEP Agent Tip # 13 Wash your fruits and vegetables in a pan of water instead of running water from the tap. Source — http://wateruseitwisely.com/100-ways-to-conserve READ MORE
Category: Conservation, Natural ResourcesThe Southeast Partners in Amphibian and Reptile Conservation has dubbed 2013 as the “Year of the Snake”. There are many animals that strike fear in humans but little cause more than snakes. Interestingly kids seem to like them. It is ... READ MORE
Category: Natural ResourcesSince the introduction of 10% ethanol to gasoline (E-10 fuel) many boaters, including yours truly, have had problems with fouled fuel filters and marine engines not running at their top performance. The ethanol added to the fuel combines ... READ MORE
Category: Natural ResourcesWater availability in Miami and other 224 urban areas in the United Sates Water issues are becoming more and more important to all of us. Especially in bigger cities like Miami. Jim Jawitz, a UF soil and water science professor, and Julie Padowski, ... READ MORE
Category: WaterGAINESVILLE, Fla. — Although reports of drought conditions, water wars and restrictions have often painted a bleak picture of the nation’s water availability, a new University of Florida survey finds that conditions aren’t quite so ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation, UF/IFAS ResearchAs an ecologist and often the token “outdoorsy” person in any given crowd, people often point to a plant or animal or describe something they’ve seen and ask me, “What is it?” I relish these small opportunities to teach my family ... READ MORE
Category: Forests, Home Landscapes, Natural ResourcesAn exciting new event is coming to our area. Northwest Florida’s first Artificial Reef Workshop since 2006 will be held February 19 – 20, 2013 at the Niceville Community Center. The community center is centrally located in the Panhandle ... READ MORE
Category: Natural Resources