Category: Wildlife
UF / IFAS Extensión: Información de Jardinería disponible, justo a las puertas de su casa.
March 8, 2018
Ya llego la primavera al condado de Osceola y es la mejor época de cultivar su jardín. Nuestro clima subtropical nos permite preparar los jardines después de las temporadas frías de enero y febrero, permitiendo que las plantas tengan más ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Events, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes, Lawn, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease, Turf, UF/IFAS Extension, , Wildlife
UF study: Peregrine Staying Closer to Home as Population Increases
March 7, 2018
GAINESVILLE, Fla. – The majestic Peregrine Falcon, one of the fastest birds on the planet, can fly hundreds of miles, but lately has been sticking close to home to breed. Researchers at the University of Florida, Institute of Food and Agricultural ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Research, WildlifeTags: Department Of Wildlife Ecology And Conservation, IFAS, News, Peregrine
Interesting and Fun Alternatives to Conventional Freshwater Fishing
February 19, 2018
The reasons to go fishing are many. It is a time-honored relaxing sport, that is fun and contributes to a healthy lifestyle. A rod and reel are what most think of as the primary tools, but a few alternatives to conventional methods for catching ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Health & Nutrition, Natural Resources, Recreation, WildlifeTags: Archery, Conservation, Fishing, Fresh Water, Fun
Give Sea Turtles A Safe Path in St Lucie County (March 1 – November 15)
February 15, 2018
SEA TURTLE NESTING SEASON MARCH 1 – NOVEMBER 15 St Lucie County asks residents, businesses and visitors to help conserve Sea Turtles by practicing sea turtle friendly practices such as proper beachfront lighting. Improper beachfront lighting ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, Conservation, Events, Natural Resources, WildlifeTags: Beach, Events, Sea Turtle
Reactive Silhouette Targets For Youth Shooting Sports
February 15, 2018
Reactive Targets for Fun and Competition Why shoot reactive targets? Well, man does not live by shooting paper targets alone, and we can't always hunt. While it's satisfying to shoot little groups in paper, for sheer fun, nothing beats ringing ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Conservation, WildlifeTags: Shooting, Silhouette, Targets, Youth
Attracting Beneficial Wildlife to Your Yard
February 12, 2018
Ah, the sound of birds chirping. toads croaking and turkeys gobbling, music to my ears. Many of us take these sounds for granted. However, if you have ever spent time in the concrete jungles of cities, these sounds may not be as familiar to ... READ MORE
Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, WildlifeTags: Attracting Wildlife, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Horticulture, Landscaping For Wildlife, Native Plants, Wildlife
Florida Forest Stewardship Tours: South Prong Plantation, Baker County
February 8, 2018
South Prong Plantation is located at the headwaters of the South Prong of the St. Mary’s River in Baker County. Doug Moore, South Prong owner and manager, purchased this timberland in 2002 because it was close to his farm in Duval County, ... READ MORE
Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Conservation, Events, Farm Management, Forests, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Natural Resources, WildlifeTags: Forestry, Prescribed Fire, Timber, Wildlife Habitat Management
Osceola County Natural Resources Spotlight: Bald Eagles
February 8, 2018
Did you know that Florida has one of the densest concentrations of nesting bald eagles, with an estimated 1,500 nesting pairs? And Osceola County is home to a large proportion of these bald eagles! The Florida Fish and Wildlife ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation, Natural Resources, WildlifeTags: Conservation, Spotlight, Wildlife