Ever wandered through the salt marshes of Hernando County and noticed the ground moving? Look closer, and you might catch sight of an entire troop of fiddler crabs scurrying across the mud. Meet the Fiddler Crab The most obvious fiddler ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, Natural Resources, SFYL Hot Topic, UF/IFAS Extension, Water, Wildlife
Undergraduate students in the UF/IFAS Department of Soil, Water, and Ecosystem Sciences (SWES) spent Summer 2025 turning class lessons into real-world practice. Through internships, research experiences and fieldwork, they gained skills for ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation, Farm Management, Home Landscapes, Natural Resources, Professional Development, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Teaching, Water
Jay Capasso (UF/IFAS NFREC - Suwannee Valley) and Wes Porter (UGA Crop and Soil Sciences Department) Peanut harvest season has begun in North Florida which raises the question: when should you terminate irrigation in peanuts? Unlike corn, ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Crops, UF/IFAS Extension, Water
FALL IS TIME TO TREAT COGONGRASS Cool mornings are a reminder that fall approaches and it's time to treat one of our worst invasive plants. Cogongrass (Imperata cylindrica) is a warm-season perennial grass species found throughout tropical ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation, Disaster Preparation, Forests, Invasive Species, Natural Resources, Recreation, SFYL Hot Topic, Water, Wildlife
Hurricane season is part of life in Florida, but the damage isn’t limited to roofs and windows. Trees, lawns and landscapes also can take a major hit that may lead to costly repairs. After hurricanes Milton and Helene in 2024, residential ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, Conservation, Disaster Preparation, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Home Management, Lawn, SFYL Hot Topic, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research, Water, Work & Life
The featured Gulf Coast Catch and cook species for September 2025 is the Gag Grouper! Gag Grouper are fun to catch and delicious to eat! September is the time to target Gag Grouper as they have a limited fishing season. Read on to learn ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, Conservation, Natural Resources, Recreation, UF/IFAS Extension, Water, Wildlife
Thank you to everyone who joined us for the Hurricane Preparedness and Your Water Systems webinar, hosted by the UF/IFAS Extension Florida Well Owner Network. We had excellent participation and thoughtful questions throughout the session! (more…) READ MORE
Category: Disaster Preparation, Home Management, UF/IFAS Extension, Water
Central Floridians love constructing water features because Water Gardens add a touch of class to your home. We create ponds and container water gardens easily by visiting our local garden centers. Look for large tubs and preformed ponds with ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Clubs & Volunteers, Curriculum, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Invasive Species, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research, UF/IFAS Teaching, Water, Wildlife
4-H Marine Science CampThis past week, Flagler County Extension hosted our annual 4H Marine Science Camp. With a classroom full of excited kids (and instructors), we kicked things off with a fun alliteration game to break the ice. Everyone ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Coasts & Marine, Conservation, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Extension, , Water
APPLICATION PERIOD OPEN FOR A NEW FLORIDA BIG BEND REGIONAL CONSERVATION PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM (RCPP) Sign up by October 3, 2025 This is a new partnership between Tall Timbers and USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service. Available to landowners ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation, Disaster Preparation, Forests, Invasive Species, Natural Resources, Recreation, SFYL Hot Topic, Water, Wildlife