Category: Recreation
Current Affairs: Rip Currents
June 2, 2025
Summer in Florida means beach time. No school and warmer waters are a perfect excuse to go to the beach. With great fun, however, comes great responsibility. Safety is critical, especially when it comes to understanding rip currents. These ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, Natural Resources, Recreation, Water, Work & LifeTags: Pgm_FloridaSeaGrant, Pgm_Marine, Rip Current, Safety, Swimming
Florida Land Steward Update, May 30, 2025
May 30, 2025
MAY 2025 ISSUE OF NORTH FLORIDA PRESCRIBED BURN ASSOCIATION’S FIRE IN THE PINES NEWSLETTER NOW AVAILABLE If you are a North Florida landowner interested in using prescribed fire, the North Florida Prescribed Burn Association (NFPBA) is ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation, Forests, Invasive Species, Natural Resources, Recreation, SFYL Hot Topic, Water, WildlifeTags: Family Forest, Florida Land Steward Program, Forest Health, Forest Management, Hurricane Preparation, Hurricane Season, Invasive Species, Longleaf Pine, Natural Resources, Online Course, Prescribed Fires, School Of Forest Fisheries And Geomatics Sciences, Tree Farm, Wild Turkey, Wildlife
Prevent the Spread of Brucellosis with Healthy Hunting Habits
May 27, 2025
What is Brucellosis? Brucellosis is a bacterial disease that can affect both humans and animals. It's often transmitted through contact with infected animals, their products, or through the air. It causes fever, joint pain, and fatigue. Wild ... READ MORE
Category: Food Safety, Recreation, UF/IFAS Extension, WildlifeTags: Brucellosis, Food Safety, Hunting, Prevent The Spread, Safety
Florida Land Steward Update, May 23, 2025
May 23, 2025
NEW UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA ONLINE WILD TURKEY MANAGER COURSE NOW AVAILABLE The University of Florida Game Lab, along with many collaborators, have recently developed an online turkey management course titled Wild Turkey Manager: Advanced Habitat. ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation, Forests, Invasive Species, Natural Resources, Recreation, Water, WildlifeTags: Family Forest, Florida Land Steward Program, Hurricane Preparation, Hurricane Season, Longleaf Pine, Natural Resources, Online Course, School Of Forest Fisheries And Geomatics Sciences, Southern Pine Beetle, Tree Farm, Wild Turkey, Wildlife
Stay Sun-Safe: How to Protect Your Skin and Health Year-Round
May 22, 2025
May marks Skin Cancer Awareness Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness about the most common and one of the most preventable types of cancer in the United States. With summer around the corner, it's the perfect time to learn how to protect ... READ MORE
Category: Health & Nutrition, Recreation, Relationships & Family, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS ExtensionTags: Healthy Choices, Sun Protection, Sun Safety
Florida Land Steward Update, May 16, 2025
May 16, 2025
NATIONAL ENDANGERED SPECIES DAY, MAY 16 Every year the third Friday in May marks Endangered Species Day. Designated by the U.S. Congress in 2006, this day spotlights and advances conservation efforts for endangered (and threatened) species ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation, Disaster Preparation, Forests, Invasive Species, Natural Resources, Recreation, SFYL Hot Topic, Water, WildlifeTags: Endangered Species, Family Forest, Florida Land Steward Program, Hurricane Preparation, Invasive Species, Longleaf Pine, Natural Resources, Online Course, School Of Forest Fisheries And Geomatics Sciences, Southern Pine Beetle, Tree Farm, Wildlife