Category: Wildlife

Florida Land Steward Update, November 21, 2023

by Chris Demers
November 21, 2023

HAPPY THANKSGIVING! On behalf of Florida Land Steward and Florida Tree Farm Program partners, we THANK YOU for all that you do for the stewardship of forests and natural resources in Florida. Your efforts provide innumerable benefits to the ... READ MORE

Category: Conservation, Forests, Invasive Species, Natural Resources, Recreation, Water, Wildlife
Tags: Awards, Calendar, Christmas Trees, Family Forest, Florida Land Steward Program, Forest, Forest Health, Forest Management, Hurricane Recovery, Natural Resources, Online Course, Timber, Tree Farm, Trees, Wildlife
A close up of a young American alligator's face as it rests atop rocks and plants in a natural environment

Stories of Gratitude for the World of Wildlife: The American Alligator 

by Zahir Ringgold Cordes
November 15, 2023

This November, we’re celebrating Wildlife Wednesdays with unique stories of gratitude for the animal kingdom. From pollination to pest management, follow along with this month-long blog series each Wednesday to learn why we have much to thank ... READ MORE

Category: Conservation, Natural Resources, Wildlife
Tags: Conservation, Environment, Nature, Pgm_EcoNR, Stories Of Gratitude, Wildlife

Florida Land Steward Update, November 9, 2023

by Chris Demers
November 9, 2023

THANKS, VETERANS, FOR YOUR SERVICE! We honor and give thanks to all military veterans of the United States Armed Forces. THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE!  Enjoy the Holiday! FALL-WINTER 2023 (Vol 12, No 4) ISSUE OF QUARTERLY FLORIDA LAND STEWARD ... READ MORE

Category: Conservation, Forests, Invasive Species, Natural Resources, Recreation, Water, Wildlife
Tags: Awards, Calendar, Family Forest, Florida Land Steward Program, Forest, Forestry, Hurricane Recovery, Natural Resources, Online Course, Prescribed Fires, Scholarships And Funding, School Of Forest Fisheries And Geomatics Sciences, Timber, Tree Farm, Veterans Day, Wildlife
A meadow of Muhly at Shamrock Park in South Venice. Not pictured here, are several gopher tortoise burrows scattered throughout the muhly grass. Bunch grasses provide valuable shelter for wildlife.

Plants at Their Peak: Magical Muhly!

by Ashley Ellis
November 9, 2023

Plants at Their Peak: Magical Muhly!  As late autumn arrives, native Muhly grass (Muhlenbergia capillaris) takes center stage in Florida landscapes, showcasing its natural beauty and ecological significance. Muhly grass is a true spectacle ... READ MORE

Category: Conservation, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Lawn, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Extension, Wildlife
Tags: FFL, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Horticulture, Landscape, Landscaping, Pgm_HortRes, PlantsAtTheirPeak, Wildlife

Florida Land Steward Update, November 2, 2023

by Chris Demers
November 2, 2023

WELCOME! You may be seeing this blog update for the first time after requesting this service at one of the Florida Forests Week events held last week. We provide our Land Steward updates in this format as it may be easier to read than the email ... READ MORE

Category: Conservation, Forests, Invasive Species, Natural Resources, Recreation, Water, Wildlife
Tags: Awards, Family Forest, Florida Land Steward Program, Forest, Forest Health, Forest Management, Hurricane Recovery, Natural Resources, Prescribed Fires, School Of Forest Fisheries And Geomatics Sciences, Timber, Tree Farm, Trees, Wildlife
A turkey vulture- a large dark brown and black bird of prey with a bright red naked head perches atop a banister with its wings outspread and facing the sun.

Stories of Gratitude for the World of Wildlife: Turkey Vultures

by Zahir Ringgold Cordes
November 1, 2023

In both temperate and tropical climates in the Western hemisphere of the world, fall marks a time of transition. Rainy season to dry season, or summer through winter, the natural world around us changes. As oak trees grow heavy with their acorn ... READ MORE

Category: Conservation, Natural Resources, Wildlife
Tags: Conservation, Environment, Pgm_EcoNR, Stories Of Gratitude, Sustainability, Wildlife
A close up photo of the full moon with a black, nighttime background, and the silhouette of a bat flying in front of the moon. Text on the left hand side reads "Ambassadors of the Night"

Ambassadors of The Night: Demystifying the Remarkable World of Bats, Part 2 of 2

by Zahir Ringgold Cordes
October 31, 2023

Welcome back to this two-part blog series, where we are demystifying the remarkable world of bats! So far, we have covered the batty basics of the order Chiroptera, to which bats belong. If you have not yet read part one of this series, check ... READ MORE

Category: Natural Resources, Wildlife, Work & Life
Tags: Ambassadorsofthenight, Bats, Conservation, Environment, Pgm_EcoNR, Urban Wildlife, Wildlife
A close up photo of the full moon with a black, nighttime background, and the silhouette of a bat flying in front of the moon. Text on the left hand side reads "Ambassadors of the Night"

Ambassadors of The Night: Demystifying the Remarkable World of Bats, Part 1 of 2

by Zahir Ringgold Cordes
October 31, 2023

Bats: Shrouded in Mystery and Fear  As human beings, we have had a close relationship with the natural world since the beginning of our species’ journey on this planet. Throughout the centuries, as cultures around the world developed, ... READ MORE

Category: Natural Resources, Wildlife
Tags: Ambassadorsofthenight, Bats, Conservation, Environment, Pgm_EcoNR, Urban Wildlife, Wildlife

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