Category: Recreation

Florida Master Naturalist 20th Anniversary Graduate Spotlight on Bill Gibson, Ecotourism Operator

by Ken Gioeli
March 22, 2021

We’re highlighting all things Florida Master Naturalist Program (FMNP) in 2021 as the program marks its 20th anniversary. Learn more about FMNP, view the first blog post here. This blog features my interview with Bill Gibson, Florida Master ... READ MORE

Category: , Coasts & Marine, Natural Resources, Recreation, Water, Wildlife
Tags: #GatorDay, Ecotourism, Florida Master Naturalist, Florida Master Naturalist Program, FMNP, Kayak

SFFGS Renaming Ceremony

by Kim Scotto
March 22, 2021

The University of Florida’s School of Forest Resources and Conservation is now the School of Forest, Fisheries, and Geomatics Sciences (SFFGS). The new name was announced Monday at a brief outdoor ceremony. SFFGS started as a forestry department ... READ MORE

Category: Coasts & Marine, Conservation, Forests, Natural Resources, Recreation, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Research, UF/IFAS Teaching, Water

Superheroes of the Natural World

by Justina Dacey
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, Wildlife
Tags: 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

by Ralph Mitchell
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 & Life
Tags: 4-H, Exercise, Natural Wakulla, Outdoors, Walking

CALS Alumna Highlight: Cara Huntley

by Ralph Mitchell
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 Teaching
Tags: CALS, CALS Alumni, Cals Careers, Career Services, Entomology And Nematology

CALS Alumna Highlight: Cara Huntley

by Olivia Doyle
February 25, 2021

Category: Natural Resources, Recreation, UF/IFAS Teaching
Tags: 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

by Barbara L. Edmonds
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, Water
Tags: Charles Martin, Citrus County, Nature Coast Biological Station, News, Snook

Friends Groups offer continued learning for Florida Master Naturalists

by Holly Abeels
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, Wildlife
Tags: Florida Master Naturalist Program, FMNP, Pgm_EcoNR

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