Category: Recreation
Superheroes of the Natural World
March 5, 2021
We’re highlighting all things Florida Master Naturalist Program (FMNP) in 2021 as the program marks its 20th anniversary. To learn more about FMNP, view the first blog post here. By Justina Dacey and Rick O’Connor If there were ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, Community Volunteers, Conservation, Forests, Invasive Species, Natural Resources, Recreation, UF/IFAS Extension, Water, WildlifeTags: Community Science, Florida Master Naturalist Program, FMNP, Invasive Species, Living Shorelines, UF/IFAS Escambia Extension, UF/IFAS Nassau Extension
Wakulla 4-H Healthy Living Walking Club Schedule for March to May 2021
March 2, 2021
To participate in 4-H walks, youth must be registered as Wakulla 4-H members https://sfyl.ifas.ufl.edu/wakulla/4-h/ and all participants, youth and adults, must RSVP on Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/wakulla-4-h-healthy-living-walking-club-tickets-126426480005. March ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Clubs & Volunteers, Health & Nutrition, Recreation, Work & LifeTags: 4-H, Exercise, Natural Wakulla, Outdoors, Walking
CALS Alumna Highlight: Cara Huntley
February 25, 2021
Cara Huntley graduated with her bachelor’s degree in entomology and nematology in 2012 and her master's degree in forest resources and conservation in 2014. She is currently working as the Camping Services Manager for Girl Scouts of West Central ... READ MORE
Category: Natural Resources, Recreation, UF/IFAS TeachingTags: CALS, CALS Alumni, Cals Careers, Career Services, Entomology And Nematology
CALS Alumna Highlight: Cara Huntley
February 25, 2021
Cara Huntley graduated with her bachelor’s degree in entomology and nematology in 2012 and her master's degree in forest resources and conservation in 2014. She is currently working as the Camping Services Manager for Girl Scouts of West Central ... READ MORE
Category: Natural Resources, Recreation, UF/IFAS TeachingTags: CALS, CALS Alumni, Cals Careers, Career Services, Entomology And Nematology
Scientists collaborate with Duke Energy to tag snook to learn more about winter survival and migration patterns
February 16, 2021
Snook, a prized game fish, have been moving farther north in the Gulf of Mexico during the last few decades as hard freezes become less frequent Researchers have tagged 20 snook to track their movements during the winter when the fish ... READ MORE
Category: Natural Resources, Recreation, UF/IFAS Research, WaterTags: Charles Martin, Citrus County, Nature Coast Biological Station, News, Snook
Friends Groups offer continued learning for Florida Master Naturalists
February 15, 2021
We’re highlighting all things Florida Master Naturalist Program (FMNP) in 2021 as the program marks its 20th anniversary. To learn more about FMNP, view the first blog post here. By Holly Abeels & Katherine Clements Are you a ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, Natural Resources, Recreation, UF/IFAS Extension, Water, WildlifeTags: Florida Master Naturalist Program, FMNP, Pgm_EcoNR
2021 Manasota Regional Envirothon
February 9, 2021
The annual Manasota Regional Envirothon looked a bit different this year. In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the event was held virtually to provide a safe environment for the students to compete. Although we missed seeing the students face ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Conservation, Crops, Events, Farm Management, Forests, Horticulture, Invasive Species, Livestock, Natural Resources, Recreation, SFYL Hot Topic, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, Water, WildlifeTags: Conservation, Covid-19, Environment, Envirothon, Livestock, Manatee County, Sarasota County, Soil And Water Conservation District, Soils, UF IFAS Extension, Water Conservation