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Florida Land Steward Update, July 10, 2024

by Chris Demers
July 10, 2024

FOREST CERTIFICATION AND FLORIDA TREE FARM PROGRAM WEBINAR RECORDING NOW AVAILABLE Thanks to those joining us on June 27 for our webinar on forest certification programs. The recording is now available for viewing. This webinar provides an ... READ MORE

Category: Conservation, Disaster Preparation, Forests, Invasive Species, Natural Resources, Recreation, SFYL Hot Topic, Water, Wildlife
Tags: Certification, Family Forest, Florida Land Steward Program, Forest, Forest Health, Forest Management, Hurricane Preparation, Hurricane Recovery, Natural Resources, Online Course, ProForest, School Of Forest Fisheries And Geomatics Sciences, Southern Pine Beetle, Tree Farm, Wild Turkey, Wildlife

Scientists seek public help to prevent spread of invasive soft coral along Florida’s coast

by Lourdes Mederos
July 1, 2024

Scientists urge divers, recreational charters, residents and visitors exploring the waters of South Florida to look for an invasive soft coral species that has been reported on the nearby surrounding shores of Cuba. The invasive pulse ... READ MORE

Category: Conservation, Invasive Species, SFYL Hot Topic, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research, Water
Tags: Ana Zangroniz, Aquatic Invasives, Endangered Species Act, Florida Sea Grant, Invasion Science Research Institute, News, Paul Evans, Pulse Coral, Shelly Krueger, U.S. Geological Survey, UF IFAS Extension

Florida Land Steward Update, June 28, 2024

by Chris Demers
June 28, 2024

SOUTHERN PINE BEETLE ASSISTANCE AND PREVENTION PROGRAM NOW OPEN FOR APPLICATIONS Apply by July 26, 2024 The Southern Pine Beetle (SPB) Assistance and Prevention Program is offered to eligible non-industrial private forest landowners by the ... READ MORE

Category: Conservation, Disaster Preparation, Forests, Invasive Species, Natural Resources, Recreation, SFYL Hot Topic, Water, Wildlife
Tags: Family Forest, Florida Land Steward Program, Forest Health, Forest Management, Hurricane Preparation, Hurricane Recovery, Hurricane Season, Natural Resources, Online Course, ProForest, School Of Forest Resources And Conservation, Southern Pine Beetle, Tree Farm, Wild Turkey, Wildlife

Summer is here and so are the scallops!

by Brittany Hall-Scharf
June 27, 2024

Summertime along Florida’s Nature Coast offers a unique adventure: recreational scalloping. Enthusiasts and families alike eagerly anticipate this activity, seeking out the bay scallops that inhabit the shallow seagrass beds. These fascinating ... READ MORE

Category: Coasts & Marine, Conservation, Natural Resources, Recreation, SFYL Hot Topic, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, Water, Wildlife
Tags: Clean A Scallop, Florida Sea Grant, Florida's Adventure Coast, Nature Coast, Scallop Sorter, Scalloping

Estudio evidencia un creciente interés por las costas vivas

by Luz Bahder
June 26, 2024

Creado por Megan Winslow, especialista en relaciones públicas de UF/IFAS.  Promover la idea de instalar una costa viva o costa natural se consideraba una batalla perdida. Savanna Barry recuerda a un colega que intentó presentar el concepto ... READ MORE

Category: Coasts & Marine, Conservation, Disaster Preparation, Natural Resources, SFYL Hot Topic, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, Water, Wildlife
Tags: Contratista Maritimo, Costa, Costas Naturales, Costas Vivas, Educación, Español, Estudio, Florida Sea Grant, Huracanes, MASGC, Muro De Contencion, Percepcion, Programa De Maestros Naturalistas De Florida De University Of Florida, Regulaciones, Restauracion Costera, Rompeolas, Savanna Barry, Spanish, Temporada De Huracanes, UF-IFAS

Florida Land Steward Update, June 21, 2024

by Chris Demers
June 21, 2024

REPORT ALL YOUR WILD TURKEY SIGHTINGS THIS SUMMER (JUNE 1 – AUGUST 31) In addition to slowing down a bit and spending some time by the water, summertime means keeping an eye out for turkeys! The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission’s ... READ MORE

Category: Conservation, Disaster Preparation, Forests, Invasive Species, Natural Resources, Recreation, SFYL Hot Topic, UF/IFAS Extension, Water, Wildlife
Tags: Award, Family Forest, Florida Land Steward Program, Forest Health, Forest Management, Forestry, Hurricane Preparation, Hurricane Recovery, Hurricane Season, Longleaf Pine, Natural Resources, Online Course, ProForest, School Of Forest Fisheries And Geomatics Sciences, Tree Farm, Wild Turkey, Wildlife

Worried about the summer slide? UF/IFAS experts share options to fuel young minds

by Lourdes Mederos
June 17, 2024

A well-deserved vacation from instruction and exams doesn’t have to come with the summer slide -- that time when summer learning loss can occur, according to the U.S. Department of Education. There are plenty of ways to engage kids ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Clubs & Volunteers, Conservation, SFYL Hot Topic, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Research, Wildlife
Tags: Ask IFAS, Citizen Science, Clover, Florida 4-H, Fort Lauderdale Research And Education Center, Inaturalist, News, Summer Slide, UF IFAS Extension, UF-IFAS, Workforce Development

Florida Land Steward Update, June 14, 2024

by Chris Demers
June 14, 2024

GET YOUR FARM RECORDS COMPLETED NOW TO BE ELIGIBLE TO APPLY FOR USDA HURRICANE RECOVERY ASSISTANCE Storm season is here. As a part of your hurricane preparation activities, you should have your farm records completed with USDA Farm Service ... READ MORE

Category: Conservation, Disaster Preparation, Forests, Invasive Species, Natural Resources, Recreation, SFYL Hot Topic, Water, Wildlife
Tags: Awards, Family Forest, Florida Land Steward Program, Forest Health, Forest Management, Forestry, Hurricane Preparation, Hurricane Recovery, Hurricane Season, Longleaf Pine, Natural Resources, ProForest, School Of Forest Fisheries And Geomatics Sciences, Tree Farm

Meet Berkley Barnes: From shy 4-H mini-member to legislative change agent

by Lourdes Mederos
June 12, 2024

How does a shy youth grow into a confident and inspirational young leader advocating for legislative change at the state level? For Berkley Barnes, a 17-year-old St. Lucie resident and 4-H member, the journey entailed participation in ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, , Clubs & Volunteers, SFYL Hot Topic, UF/IFAS
Tags: 4-H, 4-H Youth Development, Dana Trabulsy, Florida 4-H Legislature, Florida 4-H State Executive Board, News, R-Fort Pierce, St. Lucie County, UF-IFAS, Workforce Development

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