Category: Water
Illinois pondweed: A native aquatic plant we love to hate
February 6, 2019
Illinois pondweed (Potmagoeton illinoensis) is a Florida native aquatic plant that provides valuable aquatic habitat and forage for wildlife. Additionally, pondweed can act as a pioneer species in recovering lake ecosystems, increasing dissolved ... READ MORE
Category: Natural Resources, WaterTags: Aquatic Plants, Illinois Pondweed, Lakes, Native Plants, Shannon Carnevale
2018 Rainfall in Lafayette County
January 23, 2019
Florida's climate is characterized by wet and dry seasons with rain predominantly occurring between the months of June through October. The average amount of rain for Lafayette County is 55-56 inches per year. The oldest official rainfall ... READ MORE
Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Crops, Home Landscapes, Home Management, Horticulture, Lawn, Money Matters, Natural Resources, Water, Work & LifeTags: El Niño, F.A.W.N, Lafayette County, Rainfall, Weather
Highlands County Master Gardener class starting January 26th
January 16, 2019
Sharpen your gardening skills! Highlands County Master Gardener Class is getting ready to start. Every year, the last Saturday in January, the class begins. The classes are every Wednesday after opening day until the last Wednesday in March. ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Conservation, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Invasive Species, Lawn, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease, Turf, UF/IFAS Extension, WaterTags: Citrus, Classes, Gardening, Highlands County, Highlands Horticulture Digest, Master Gardener, Master Gardeners, Plant Problems, Turfgrass
Agriculture tours make for a great day to see the Real Florida
January 14, 2019
Florida Agriculture When you think of Florida, you may think of citrus. In Highlands County we live among the many orange groves. We are the 3-4th largest citrus producing county in the state, depending on the year. We are also an agricultural ... READ MORE
Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Conservation, Crops, Farm Management, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Fruits & Vegetables, Horticulture, Livestock, Turf, UF/IFAS Extension, WaterTags: Ag Tour, Agriculture, Citrus, Conservation, Highlands County, Highlands Horticulture Digest, Horticulture, Livestock, Tours, Turfgrass
Trait-Based Guidance for Stormwater Pond Plantings
January 12, 2019
What are Stormwater Ponds: Stormwater ponds are common features of urban landscapes. Recently, members of the SHED Group estimated over 95,000 stormwater ponds in Florida. These human-made ecosystems serve a very important function. They capture ... READ MORE
Category: Natural Resources, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, WaterTags: Designer Ecosystems, Engineered Ecosystems, Residential Landscape Ecology Lab, Residential Landscapes, School Of Forest Resources & Conservation, School Of Forest Resources And Conservation, SHED, Stormwater, Stormwater Ponds, Urban Ecology
Leave No Trace and Outdoor Ethics
January 11, 2019
You may have seen the recent reports about the National Parks. With the partial government shutdown, many National Park Service employees are on furlough and unable to maintain the parks. Images of overflowing trash and damaged campsites serve ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation, Forests, Invasive Species, Natural Resources, Recreation, Water, WildlifeTags: Camping, Leave No Trace, Outdoor Ethics, Parks