ALL PHOTOS: MOLLY O’CONNOR As many of you already know each month we have posted articles about nature tourism locations along the Intracoastal Waterway in the Florida Panhandle. This month we visit coastal Okaloosa County. The ... READ MORE
Category: Natural Resources, Recreation, WaterMangroves are a kind of tree or shrub that typically grow on or near shorelines in tropical and subtropical climates such as Florida’s Gulf Coast. These plants are specially adapted to the wet, salty conditions where they grow.1 Mangrove forests ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, Conservation, Forests, Natural Resources, SFYL Hot Topic, Water, WildlifeThe Deepwater Horizon (DWH) oil spill occurred about 50 miles offshore of Louisiana in April 2010. Approximately 172 million gallons of oil entered the Gulf of Mexico. Five years after the incident, locals and tourists still have questions. ... READ MORE
Category: Natural Resources, WaterExtension agent Janet Bargar checks the water flow and direction of a pop-up irrigation system at a home. (AP photo/University of Florida/Josh Wickham) Early spring is a great time of year to reevaluate your lawn and landscape water needs. ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation, Natural Resources, Water[Tweet "Want a more sustainable way to water your landscape? Try making a rain barrel! #FloridaFriendlyLandscaping http://bit.ly/1ViqGdF"]A rain barrel is a container that collects the rain water that would normally flow off your roof and into ... READ MORE
Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Natural Resources, WaterAll Photos: Molly O’Connor In this monthly series of highlighting outdoor adventures in the Florida Panhandle, we are visiting locations along the Intracoastal Waterway; from the Alabama State line to the Aucilla River. In January ... READ MORE
Category: Natural Resources, Recreation, WaterThe "Do It Yourself" Approach Have you ever wondered whether what you use to clean your floor or your kitchen sink is environmentally friendly? If you’re concerned about the impact of your spring cleaning on the planet, you may want to ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation, Health & Nutrition, Home Management, SFYL Hot Topic, WaterIt’s raining, as it often does in Florida, and all of a sudden you realize that your sprinklers are on. You think, what a waste!, perhaps vowing to keep better tabs on the weather forecast. However, efficient home irrigation may be even more ... READ MORE
Category: Home Landscapes, Lawn, WaterWhile windbreaks can often enhance the aesthetic appeal of an area, their main purpose is to reduce the impact of wind on crops and soil and make an agricultural operation more sustainable. How Windbreaks Work Windbreaks act as a buffer between ... READ MORE
Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Conservation, Crops, Pests & Disease, SFYL Hot Topic, Water