Category: Wildlife

NCBS Intern Report: USFWS Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge

by Emily Colson
August 6, 2025

Written by Julia Fischman, 2025 undergraduate summer intern hosted by Alex Arrow and Emily Jung of the USFWS Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge (CRNWR) This summer, I had the incredible opportunity to work with and learn from the U.S. ... READ MORE

Category: Coasts & Marine, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Research, , Water, Wildlife
Tags: Birds, Crystal River, Manatee, NCBS Interns, Recreation, Springs, USFWS, Water Quality
photo of candles and other insect repelling plants

Florida experts break down the buzz on the myth of mosquito-repelling plants

by Lourdes Mederos
August 6, 2025

As we enter the heart of Florida’s summer in July and August, we’re at the peak of both rainy season and mosquito season, with daily downpours creating ideal breeding grounds for mosquitoes across the state. If you’ve ever wondered ... READ MORE

Category: , Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Home Management, Horticulture, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease, SFYL Hot Topic, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research, Wildlife
Tags: Basil, Beach Sunflowers, Beneficial Wildlife, Birds, Candles, Citronella, Dragonflies, Entomology And Nematology, Environmental Horticulture, Eucalyptus, Eva Buckner, Florida Medical Entomology Laboratory, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Horticultural Sciences, Insects, Jennifer Pelham, Ladybugs, Lavender, Liah Continentino, Marigolds, Mint, Mosquito, Mosquito Control, Mosquito Season, Natural Predators, News, Rain, UF-IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension Broward County, UF/IFAS Extension Monroe County, University Of Florida

New EDIS/Ask IFAS Documents Published by Wildlife Ecology and Conservation During May and June

by Susan Gildersleeve
August 5, 2025

Discover the latest research and practical solutions from UF/IFAS experts. Wildlife Ecology and Conservation published three new EDIS/Ask IFAS documents during May and June. Stay informed and inspired with our updates! Hoja informativa sobre ... READ MORE

Category: Natural Resources, Wildlife
Tags: Armadillo De Nueve Bandas, Ask IFAS, Butterflies, Department Of Wildlife Ecology And Conservation, EDIS Journal, Tortuga Terreste

Gulf Coast Catch and Cook August: Mangrove Snapper

by Dr. Megan Moore
August 4, 2025

The featured Gulf catch and cook species for August 2025 is the Mangrove Snapper! Mangrove Snapper are fun to catch and delicious to eat! Mangrove Snapper can be caught in the Gulf year-round in both nearshore and offshore waters! Mangrove ... READ MORE

Category: Coasts & Marine, Conservation, Health & Nutrition, Natural Resources, Recreation, UF/IFAS Extension, Water, Wildlife
Tags: Catch And Cook, Fishing, Florida Sea Grant, Grey Snapper, Mangrove Snapper, Recipe, Snapper, UF/IFAS Pasco Extension Office

Create a Buggy Yard!

by Maria Quirico
August 4, 2025

Insect populations are on the decline. This is a serious problem because insects are a primary source of food for any ecosystem. Birds, reptiles, and small mammals rely on insects as a major part of their diet. There are TEN simple things ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Conservation, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Invasive Species, Lawn, Natural Resources, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease, Turf, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Teaching, Water, Wildlife

Success Story: UF/IFAS Extension Launches Pollinator Corridor in Tampa

by Tia Silvasy
August 3, 2025

UF/IFAS Extension and Hillsborough County Parks partnered to create a pollinator corridor in the Carrollwood neighborhood of Tampa, FL with funding from the ‘Viva Florida’ grant. The Florida Wildflower Foundation funds planting of native ... READ MORE

Category: , Events, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Extension, Wildlife
Tags: Butterflies, Hillsborough County, Native Plants, Pollinators, Success Story, Tampa, Wildflowers
Interpretive sign for the stormwater pond parcel at the Ripple project.

Profiles of FFL in Martin County: Ripple Stormwater Eco-Art Project

by Yvette Goodiel and Vincent Encomio
July 28, 2025

Introduction Florida-Friendly LandscapingTM (FFL) promotes nine principles to protect water resources in designing and maintaining landscapes. The practices can be applied at scales ranging from individual yards to parks to communities. Landscapes ... READ MORE

Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Horticulture, UF/IFAS Extension, , Water, Wildlife
Tags: Coastal Shoreline Restoration, Commercial Horticulture Digest, Florida Sea Grant, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Green Industry, IFASwater, Indian River Lagoon, Martin County, UF/IFAS Extension, Water

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