Category: Wildlife

Florida Land Steward Update, January 16, 2026

by Chris Demers
January 16, 2026

FLORIDA ARBOR DAY: JANUARY 16, 2026 Arbor Day is a national reminder of the ecological, economic, and social value of trees. In Florida, Arbor Day is celebrated on the third Friday in January. To celebrate Florida Arbor Day this year, The ... READ MORE

Category: Conservation, Forests, Invasive Species, Natural Resources, Recreation, SFYL Hot Topic, Water, Wildlife
Tags: 2026 Calendar, Conservation Easements, Family Forest, Florida Arbor Day, Florida Land Steward Program, Forest Carbon, Landowner Assistance, Natural Resources, Online Course, School Of Forest Fisheries And Geomatics Sciences, Tree Farm
A spiny lobster shelters amid corals in a solution hole.

Grouper Gobble Unsuspecting Small Spiny Lobsters in Ecological Oddity

by Wes Wolfe
January 14, 2026

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Sometimes it doesn’t pay to trust your instincts. That’s one of the lessons learned by researchers as they witnessed small, juvenile Caribbean spiny lobsters make their way to areas that would be advantageous if ... READ MORE

Category: Coasts & Marine, Conservation, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Research, Water, Wildlife
Tags: Forest Fisheries And Geomatics Sciences, Natural Resource Conservation, Natural Resources, News, Red Grouper, School Of Forest Fisheries And Geomatics Sciences, SFFGS, Spiny Lobster, UF-IFAS, Wildlife

Stormwater Story Stroll

by Dr. Megan Moore
January 12, 2026

Welcome to the Stormwater Story Stroll page. Here, you will be able to learn more about Stormwater pollution sources and solutions you can adopt to help keep our waterways clean! This page is based on our Stormwater Story Stroll project. The ... READ MORE

Category: Coasts & Marine, Community Volunteers, Conservation, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Lawn, Natural Resources, Recreation, UF/IFAS Extension, Water, Wildlife
Tags: Aquatic, Community, Education, Florida Sea Grant, Interactive Walk, Pollution, Stormwater, Story Walk, UF/IFAS Pasco Extension Office
Taupe colored morning dove sits on a stick in front of blue water. The bird is seen from the side. It has bright black eyes rimmed in pale blueish gray and black teardrop markings on its wing feathers.

What’s New on Ask IFAS: Wildlife Ecology and Conservation (Nov.–Dec.)

by Susan Gildersleeve
January 9, 2026

Commonly Asked Questions About Coyotes in Florida  Martin Main; Hance Ellington, Mark Hostetler, Steven Johnson (Contributor)  There are many perspectives and misconceptions regarding coyotes (Canis latrans) in Florida. Some people enjoy ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Natural Resources, Recreation, Wildlife
Tags: Coyotes, Doves, Florida Master Naturalist Program, North Florida Research And Education Center, Range Cattle Research And Education Center

Florida Land Steward Update, January 9, 2026

by Chris Demers
January 9, 2026

RURAL AND FAMILY LAND PROTECTION PROGRAM APPLICATION PERIOD OPEN Apply by January 23, 2026 The Rural and Family Lands Protection Program (RFLPP) is an agricultural land preservation program designed to protect important agricultural lands ... READ MORE

Category: Conservation, Forests, Invasive Species, Natural Resources, Recreation, SFYL Hot Topic, Water, Wildlife
Tags: 2026 Calendar, Conservation Easements, Family Forest, Florida Land Steward Program, Forest Carbon, Landowner Assistance, Natural Resources, Online Course, School Of Forest Fisheries And Geomatics Sciences, Tree Farm
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Grow more Keystone Plants? … Here is a pictorial list!

by Maria Quirico
December 27, 2025

Keystone Plants for Central Florida Planting native species is an excellent first step toward attracting beneficial insects. In his influential book Nature’s Best Hope, author, conservationist, and entomologist Douglas Tallamy explains ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Agriculture, Clubs & Volunteers, Coasts & Marine, Conservation, Curriculum, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Forests, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Natural Resources, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research, Wildlife
Tags: Discovery Gardens, Doug Tallamy, Keystone Plants, Native Florida Plants, Perennials, Shrubs, Trees

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