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Oh, Poop! Is that what I think it is?!

by Kate Rose
July 14, 2023

In recent years, Charlotte Harbor (and the Southwest coast of Florida in general) has seen the periodic episodes of floating grey and brown carpet-like blobs. Their appearance, and the fact that they sometimes have a strong smell, gives the ... READ MORE

Category: Coasts & Marine, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Recreation, SFYL Hot Topic, UF/IFAS Extension, Water
Tags: Algae, Charlotte Harbor, Florida Sea Grant, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Harmful Algal Blooms, Nuisance, Seagrass, Water, Water Quality

Florida Land Steward Update, July 13, 2023

by Chris Demers
July 13, 2023

MEET THE NEW LEADERSHIP OF THE FLORIDA FOREST SERVICE The Florida Forest Service (FFS) is a key partner in the stewardship of Florida’s public and private forests. They manage over 1 million acres of state forests for multiple public uses, ... READ MORE

Category: Conservation, Forests, Invasive Species, Natural Resources, Recreation, Water, Wildlife
Tags: Conservation Easements, Family Forest, Florida Forest Service, Florida Land Steward Program, Forest, Natural Resources, Online Course, School Of Forest Fisheries And Geomatics Sciences, Timber, Tree Farm, Wild Turkey, Wildlife

Weekly “What is it?”: Big Lagoon State Park

by carriestevenson
July 12, 2023

My favorite place in Escambia County is a waterlogged stretch of the coast near Perdido Key. Known formally as Big Lagoon State Park, the over 700-acre property has hiking, biking, and paddling trails, fishing and wildlife viewing opportunities, ... READ MORE

Category: Coasts & Marine, Natural Resources, Recreation
Tags: Coastal Wildlife, Ecotourism, Environmental Education, Florida Panhandle, Habitat Conservation, Hiking, Weekly What Is It
Jax native plant garden

Jax Native Park Turns 100!

by Duval MGV
July 10, 2023

100 years ago, in 1923, the incredibly forward-thinking members of the Avondale Garden Circle began planting native species in a park that the City of Jacksonville set aside in the 1921 plat of the Avondale neighborhood.  Their goal was to ... READ MORE

Category: Community Volunteers, Conservation, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Recreation
Tags: Florida Native Plant Society, Ixia Chapter, Jax Native Park, Native Northeast Florida Plants, Native Park

Florida Land Steward Update, June 29, 2023

by Chris Demers
June 29, 2023

FWC, FDACS AND PARTNER AGENCIES ISSUE EMERGENCY ORDER AND IMPLEMENT MANAGEMENT ACTIONS TO MONITOR AND PROTECT AGAINST POSSIBLE SPREAD OF CHRONIC WASTING DISEASE IN WHITE-TAILED DEER IN NORTH FLORIDA Following confirmation of a positive test ... READ MORE

Category: Conservation, Forests, Invasive Species, Natural Resources, Recreation, Water, Wildlife
Tags: Conservation Easements, Family Forest, Florida Land Steward Program, Forest, Forest Health, Natural Resources, Online Course, Prescribed Fires, Scholarships And Funding, School Of Forest Fisheries And Geomatics Sciences, Timber, Tree Farm, White-tailed Deer, Wildlife

Florida Land Steward Update, June 23, 2023

by Chris Demers
June 23, 2023

RURAL AND FAMILY LAND PROTECTION PROGRAM OPEN FOR ENROLLMENT Apply by July 27 The Florida Dept. of Agriculture and Consumer Services has announced an application cycle for landowners to apply to the Rural and Family Lands Protection Program. ... READ MORE

Category: Conservation, Disaster Preparation, Forests, Invasive Species, Natural Resources, Recreation, Water, Wildlife
Tags: Conservation Easements, Family Forest, Florida Land Steward Program, Forest, Forest Health, Forest Management, Hurricane Preparation, Hurricane Season, Natural Resources, Online Course, Prescribed Fires, Scholarships And Funding, School Of Forest Fisheries And Geomatics Sciences, Timber, Tree Farm, Wild Turkey, Wildlife

Florida Land Steward Update, June 16, 2023

by Chris Demers
June 16, 2023

2021 AMERICAN TREE FARM SYSTEM (ATFS) STANDARDS ENDORSED BY THE PROGRAMME FOR ENDORSEMENT OF FOREST CERTIFICATION (PEFC) We are pleased to share that, as of June 1, 2023, and as a result of a regular auditing process, the 2021 ATFS Standards ... READ MORE

Category: Conservation, Disaster Preparation, Forests, Invasive Species, Natural Resources, Recreation, Water, Wildlife
Tags: Conservation Easements, Family Forest, Florida Land Steward Program, Forest, Forest Health, Forestry, Hurricane Preparation, Hurricane Season, Online Course, Prescribed Fires, Scholarships And Funding, School Of Forest Fisheries And Geomatics Sciences, Timber, Tree Farm, Trees, Wildlife

La aplicación móvil Pumpout Nav para usuarios de botes llega a Florida

by Luz Bahder
June 15, 2023

Creado por Kirsten Romaguera y Tory Moore, especialistas en relaciones públicas de UF/IFAS. Florida Sea Grant, University of Florida y el Departamento de Protección Ambiental de Florida se complacen en anunciar que Pumpout Nav ahora está ... READ MORE

Category: Coasts & Marine, Recreation, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, Water
Tags: Aguas Residuales, Español, Estaciones De Descarga De Inodoros Portátiles, Florida Sea Grant, Michael Shirley, Programa De Subvención De La Ley De Las Embarcaciones Limpias, Pumpout App, Restauración De La Pesca Deportiva Y La Navegación, Servicio De Pesca Y Vida Silvestre De Los EE.UU, Sistemas De Bombeo, Spanish, UF-IFAS, Unidad De Bombeo, Victoria Gambale

Summer Sun Safety

by Hillary Ayers
June 13, 2023

The sun is shining and the heat is here...it's summertime in Florida! Whether you're a native Floridian or just visiting, it's always important to remember to practice sun safety here in the "Sunshine State." What are the best ways to protect ... READ MORE

Category: Health & Nutrition, Recreation, Relationships & Family, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life
Tags: Family And Consumer Sciences, SPF, Summer, Summer Heat, Sun Protection, Sun Safety, Sunscreen, UF IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Extension Orange County

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