Category: Recreation

Florida Land Steward Update, May 31, 2024

by Chris Demers
May 31, 2024

GULF COASTAL PLAIN ECOSYSTEM PARTNERSHIP (GCPEP) LONGLEAF PINE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM The GCPEP Longleaf Assistance Program includes incentives for longleaf establishment, stand improvement, and prescribed fire. It is available to landowners ... READ MORE

Category: Conservation, Forests, Invasive Species, Natural Resources, Recreation, SFYL Hot Topic, Water, Wildlife
Tags: Family Forest, Feral Hogs, Florida Land Steward Program, Forest Health, Forest Management, Hurricane Idalia, Hurricane Recovery, Longleaf Pine, Online Course, Prescribed Fires, ProForest, Tree Farm, Wildlife

Looking for recreational divers to participate in the Great Goliath Grouper Count!

by Shelly Krueger
May 30, 2024

Great Goliath Grouper Count This is the 15th year of the Great Goliath Grouper Count, scheduled to take place June 1 through June 16, 2024! The Great Goliath Grouper Count is a collaboration between Florida Sea Grant and the Florida Fish ... READ MORE

Category: Coasts & Marine, Conservation, Recreation, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Citizen Science, Florida Sea Grant, Goliath Grouper

Local anglers demonstrate best fishing practices

by Ana Zangroniz
May 24, 2024

Last month, a group of Florida Sea Grant Extension Agents and Research Scientists hosted a fishing trip for local fishers in Miami-Dade County. This trip was part of a multi-state reef fish extension project. The goal of the trip was to communicate ... READ MORE

Category: Coasts & Marine, Conservation, Natural Resources, Recreation, Water
Tags: Barotrauma, Catch And Release, Florida Sea Grant, Grouper, Reef Fish, Reward Fleet, Snapper

Florida Land Steward Update, May 23, 2024

by Chris Demers
May 23, 2024

SPRING-SUMMER ISSUE OF QUARTERLY FLORIDA LAND STEWARD NEWSLETTER NOW AVAILABLE In this issue: Biochar as an Additive in Forest Systems, Hurricane Idalia Silviculture Recovery Program Open for Enrollment, Check out the new ProForest "PodForest" ... READ MORE

Category: Conservation, Forests, Invasive Species, Natural Resources, Recreation, SFYL Hot Topic, Water, Wildlife
Tags: Family Forest, Florida Land Steward Program, Forest, Forest Management, Hurricane Recovery, Natural Resources, Online Course, ProForest, School Of Forest Fisheries And Geomatics Sciences, Wildlife

Weekly “What is it?”: Lion’s Mane

by Carrie Stevenson
May 23, 2024

My husband’s best friend was a nature nerd like me. If I didn’t know what something was, Anthony was the first person I’d send a photo to for identification help. We lost him unexpectedly last year, but he shows up in small ways for ... READ MORE

Category: Conservation, Forests, Natural Resources, Recreation
Tags: Edibles, Fungus, Habitat Conservation, Hiking, Mushroom, Weekly What Is It

Florida Land Steward Update, May 17, 2024

by Chris Demers
May 17, 2024

ENDANGERED SPECIES DAY The third Friday in May is Endangered Species Day, a tradition started by the Endangered Species Coalition in 2006. In Florida we recognize and celebrate the remaining critical habitats on public and private lands ... READ MORE

Category: Conservation, Disaster Preparation, Forests, Invasive Species, Natural Resources, Recreation, SFYL Hot Topic, UF/IFAS Extension, Water, Wildlife
Tags: Endangered Species, Family Forest, Feral Hogs, Florida Land Steward Program, Forest Management, Hurricane Preparation, Hurricane Recovery, Invasive Species, Online Course, School Of Forest Fisheries And Geomatics Sciences, Tree Farm, Wildlife

Weekly “What is it?”: Chocolate

by Carrie Stevenson
May 16, 2024

I have always had a sweet tooth. While some folks prefer their sweetness in fruit or fruity candy, my go-to has always been chocolate. So, you can imagine my delight upon learning our national meeting for Extension natural resource agents ... READ MORE

Category: Agribusiness, Conservation, Crops, Forests, Natural Resources, Recreation
Tags: Climate Change, Ecotourism, Edibles, Habitat Conservation, Weekly What Is It

Pools and Hurricanes

by Yvonne Florian
May 14, 2024

How do I prepare my Florida pool for an oncoming hurricane? In the frenzy of preparing for an impending hurricane, many of those with residential pools overlook steps needed to prepare the pool for a major storm. Following are some tips for ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Disaster Preparation, Events, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Health & Nutrition, Home Landscapes, Home Management, Money Matters, Natural Resources, Recreation, UF/IFAS Extension, Water, Work & Life
Tags: After Storm Clean-up, Hurricane Pool Prep, Pool Care Before Storm, Pool Clean-up, Pool Treatment, Residential Pool, Storm Prep For Pools

Adventures with Moths

by Susan Gildersleeve
May 10, 2024

Looking for a fun and relaxing evening activity? Something that might be more fulfilling than collapsing on the couch? Why not try... mothing? What's mothing? Mothing is forging out into the natural world (i.e., your yard or your street) ... READ MORE

Category: Natural Resources, Recreation, Wildlife
Tags: Ask IFAS, Brittany M. Mason, Citizen Science, Corey T. Callaghan, Fort Lauderdale Research And Education Center, Joe Montes De Oca, Wildlife Ecology And Conservation Department

Florida Land Steward Update, May 10, 2024

by Chris Demers
May 10, 2024

THANKS TO ALL JOINING US FOR RONNIE STEPHENSON TOUR IN JACKSON COUNTY Thanks to all who participated in the tour at the property of Ronnie Stephenson, our 2024 Florida Land Steward of the Year, last week in Jackson County. We enjoyed a great ... READ MORE

Category: Conservation, Disaster Preparation, Forests, Invasive Species, Natural Resources, Recreation, SFYL Hot Topic, Water, Wildlife
Tags: Award, Family Forest, Florida Land Steward Program, Forest, Forest Management, Hurricane Preparation, Hurricane Recovery, Hurricane Season, Invasive Species, Natural Resources, Podcast, Prescribed Fires, School Of Forest Fisheries And Geomatics Sciences, Tree Farm, Wild Hogs, Wildlife

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