Category: Recreation
New Spotted Seatrout Rules & 2020 Gulf Red Snapper Season Dates
March 4, 2020
Recently FWC (Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission) announced rule changes relating to spotted seatrout. The text was taken directly from FWC press releases; details not pertinent to NW Florida were removed. Several rule ... READ MORE
Category: Natural Resources, RecreationTags: FWC, Red Snapper, Trout
Gear Up for the 4th Annual Mermaid Chase!
February 21, 2020
Join us for our 4th annual Mermaid Chase Paddling Race along our Bayport Linda Pedersen Paddling Trail! Proceeds from the race are used for marine and coastal education and restoration projects in Hernando County. Click here to register! Race ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, Conservation, Natural Resources, Recreation, WaterTags: Canoe, Kayak, Outdoor Fun, Paddle Board, Sports, Water
Mark Your Calendar for the 2020 Spring Festival of Flowers of April 3, 4 & 5
February 13, 2020
Make sure to mark your calendar for the UF/IFAS and Pensacola State College Milton Campus Spring Festival of Flowers on April 3, 4 &5. Exhibitor and non-profit applications (Exhibitor Application Form) are still being accepted. READ MORE
Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Events, Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Lawn, Pests & Disease, Recreation, Turf
Pesticide Applicator Licensing in Florida
February 11, 2020
Pesticide Licensing and Training in Alachua County In order to apply restricted use pesticides in the state of Florida, one must obtain and maintain a pesticide applicator's license. Regulation of these licenses is the responsibility of the ... READ MORE
Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Conservation, Crops, Farm Management, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Forests, Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Invasive Species, Lawn, Natural Resources, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease, Recreation, Turf,Tags: License, Pesticide
Trouble Sticking to your New Year’s Resolution? Look to Nature
January 14, 2020
Happy New Year! Have you set goals or resolutions for 2020? Whether your resolution is to focus on your health, spend more time with family and friends, or try a new hobby, there are many ways to incorporate nature to help achieve your goals. Health Many ... READ MORE
Category: Health & Nutrition, Natural Resources, RecreationTags: Environment, Fitness, Goals, Health, Hiking, Nature, Recreation, Resolutions
Red tide respiratory forecasts help ensure enjoyable days at the beach!
January 8, 2020
With red tide in southwest Florida giving us a reprieve, it’s a good time to think about the future. Red tides have occurred in Florida 57 of the last 66 years, so we should expect future events. But a red tide shouldn't mean we have to avoid ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, Natural Resources, Recreation, UF/IFAS Extension, WaterTags: Algae, Brevotoxin, Florida Sea Grant, HAB, HABscope, Karenia Brevis, Red Tide