Grass clippings may seem harmless, but when they wash into storm drains, canals, ponds, and other waterways, they can contribute excess nutrients to the water. As grass clippings decompose, they release nitrogen, which can encourage unwanted ... READ MORE
Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Water
National Estuaries Week is celebrated every year during the last full week of September. In 2026, it takes place September 20-26. This special week recognizes the important role estuaries play in supporting wildlife, local economies, and coastal ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, Natural Resources, Recreation, UF/IFAS Extension, Water, Wildlife
Congratulations Mark and Janora Crow: 2026 Jon Gould Florida Outstanding Tree Farmers of the Year The Florida Tree Farm Program proudly recognizes Mark and Janora Crow as the 2026 Jon Gould Florida Outstanding Tree Farmers of ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation, Disaster Preparation, Forests, Invasive Species, Natural Resources, Recreation, SFYL Hot Topic, Water, Wildlife
Like a surprising number of schools, the University of West Florida (UWF) has two mascots: the Argonaut and the Nautilus. Or technically, a mascot and “emblem.” Both representatives are tied intrinsically to the university’s location ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, Natural Resources, Water, Wildlife
By Eric Deprez, Florida Forest Service Photos by Mark Crow The Florida Tree Farm Program proudly recognizes Mark and Janora Crow as the 2026 Jon Gould Florida Outstanding Tree Farmers of the Year, honoring more than six decades ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation, Forests, Natural Resources, Recreation, Water, WildlifeBy Eric Deprez, Florida Forest Service Photos by Mark Crow The Florida Tree Farm Program proudly recognizes Mark and Janora Crow as the 2026 Jon Gould Florida Outstanding Tree Farmers of the Year, honoring more than six decades ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation, Forests, Natural Resources, Recreation, Water, Wildlife
One good South Florida downpour can fill a 55-gallon rain barrel from just a small slice of your roof. Rain barrels are an easy, inexpensive way to catch that "free" water and use it on your yard — trimming your irrigation bill and keeping ... READ MORE
Category: Community Volunteers, Conservation, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Home Management, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, Water, Work & Life
APPLY FOR THE SOUTHERN PINE BEETLE ASSISTANCE AND PREVENTION PROGRAM Apply by October 9, 2026 Applications are now being accepted for the 2026 Southern Pine Beetle Assistance and Prevention Program through October 9. The program ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation, Disaster Preparation, Forests, Invasive Species, Natural Resources, Recreation, SFYL Hot Topic, Water, Wildlife
On a blistering August morning, UF/IFAS School of Forest, Fisheries, and Geomatics Sciences Associate Research Scientist and lead of the UF/IFAS Long-Term Agroecosystem Research (LTAR) project Dr. Rosvel Bracho pours ice cold water over ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation, Invasive Species, Natural Resources, Water
Gracias a todas las personas que participaron en el seminario web “Pozos privados en Florida: Conceptos básicos y cómo mantener la calidad del agua”, organizado por la Red de Propietarios de Pozos de Florida (UF/IFAS Extension Florida ... READ MORE
Category: Disaster Preparation, Health & Nutrition, UF/IFAS Extension, Water