Category: Recreation

Enjoy The Sun Safely This Year

by BLOGS.IFAS
July 14, 2017

Samantha Kennedy UF/IFAS Extension Wakulla County An abundance of sunshine is one of the many reasons why so many people love Florida. In fact, it is why we are known as “The Sunshine State.” However, while the sunny ... READ MORE

Category: Natural Resources, Recreation
Tags: Agriculture, Community, Environment, Environmentally Friendly, Extension, Families & Consumers, Family, Family And Consumer Sciences, Family Youth & Community Sciences, Farming, FCS, Florida, FYCS, Garden, Gardening, General Information, Growing, Lawn & Garden, Les Harrison, Master Gardener, Natural Resources, Wakulla, Wakulla Extension

Ecotourism in Northwest Florida

by BLOGS.IFAS
June 19, 2017

Wakulla Springs is home to some of the best wildlife watching in all of northwest Florida. It’s not unusual to see manatees, alligators, and dozens of species of birds in one boat trip. Photo credit: Carrie Stevenson What do you imagine ... READ MORE

Category: Natural Resources, Recreation
Tags: Ecotourism, Florida, Northwest, Panhandle Outdoors

Boating Safety Tips for REEL Summer Fun!

by BLOGS.IFAS
June 3, 2017

Anticipation of the catch is what thousands of Panhandle boaters will have on their minds as they leave the docks this summer for a day of fishing. However, a hasty departure in their excitement to get to that favorite spot may be the recipe ... READ MORE

Category: Natural Resources, Recreation
Tags: Boating, Panhandle Outdoors, REEL, Safety, Summer, Tips

A Quick Guide to Brain-Eating Amoeba

by Shannon Carnevale
May 5, 2017

Every few years, a parasite commonly referred to as Brain-Eating Amoeba starts to attract attention for its sudden and often fatal impact on humans. According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), only three of the 138 people ... READ MORE

Category: Natural Resources, Recreation, Water
Tags: Ameba, Ameoba, Lakes, Nature-based Tourism, Recreation, Shannon Carnevale

Respecting the Rip

by BLOGS.IFAS
April 19, 2017

It was disheartening to read that even with double red flags flying, 22 people had to be recused from the Gulf near Destin, FL recently, and one person lost their life. In that spirit, I believe it is important to review information on the ... READ MORE

Category: Natural Resources, Recreation
Tags: Panhandle Outdoors, Respecting

Showering At The Beach

by Lara Milligan
April 18, 2017

After a long day at the hot beach it can feel like heaven to take a shower to get rid of all the sand and sticky sea water. While rinsing you may or may not notice a sign that warns of no shampoo or body wash in the showers which might seem ... READ MORE

Category: Conservation, Health & Nutrition, Recreation, Water
Tags: Beach, Parabens, Phthalates, Shower, Triclosan

Accepting Applications for Summer High School Leadership Program!

by lcarnahan
April 13, 2017

UF/IFAS Extension Pinellas County at Weedon Island Preserve is looking for high school students with an interest in the environment to join the Ranger Naturalist program. High school students yearning to learn more about the environment ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Camp, Clubs & Volunteers, Coasts & Marine, Community Volunteers, Conservation, Natural Resources, Recreation, Water, Work & Life
Tags: High School, Pinellas, Summer Camp, Volunteer, Weedon

Celebrate Outdoors – Family Fishing Power!

by BLOGS.IFAS
April 9, 2017

By L. Scott Jackson | Celebrate Outdoors, The News Herald Fish are special animals ordained with super powers to connect generations of families, friends, and communities. Fishing skills and experiences gained in one’s life are handed ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Coasts & Marine, Natural Resources, Recreation
Tags: 4-H, Angling, Celebrate Outdoors, Family, Fish, Fishing, Kids Fishing, News Herald, Youth

Farm Stock Pond Management Considerations for the Spring

by Luke Harlow
March 31, 2017

Warmer weather and longer days have finally come back to Northeast Florida and this is great news for many people. But with enjoyable spring weather, comes a greater risk for private stock pond owners. A myriad of issues can plague stock pond ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Farm Management, Natural Resources, Recreation, Water
Tags: Fish, Management, Ponds

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