Category: Community Volunteers
CALS alumni recognized in 40 Gators Under 40
April 1, 2025
Five UF/IFAS College of Agricultural and Life Sciences alumni were recognized this past weekend at the University of Florida Alumni Association's celebration for 40 Gators Under 40. Since 2006, UF annually honors 40 outstanding young alumni, ... READ MORE
Category: Community Volunteers, UF/IFAS TeachingTags: 40 Gators Under 40, Alumni, CALS Alumni, News
Why Public Decision-Making Matters- Part 5
March 26, 2025
5: Empowering Change Through Public Participation The empowerment it brings is the most powerful reason to engage in public decision-making. Many feel disconnected from politics or doubt their voices matter, but participation proves every individual ... READ MORE
Category: , Community Volunteers, UF/IFAS ExtensionTags: Brevard County, Community Engagement, Community Impact, Empowerment, Getting Involved
Meet Suzy Nolan: A Florida Master Naturalist Program Success Story
March 21, 2025
Blog co-authored by Mary Ellen Boelhower, Florida Master Naturalist Program (FMNP) graduate Meet Suzy Nolan, Volunteer Extraordinaire Indianapolis native Suzy Nolan grew up hiking and observing nature, but it wasn’t until the travel ... READ MORE
Category: Community Volunteers, Conservation, Natural Resources, Professional Development, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & LifeTags: Conservation, Course, Ecology, Florida Master Naturalist Program, FMNP, Fmnp-in-srq, Learn, Nature, Pgm_EcoNR, Wildlife
Promoviendo el cambio: Florida 4-H empodera a jóvenes de Broward como pioneros en la reforestación con plantas nativas en pradera remanente del sur de Florida
March 18, 2025
Creado por Lourdes Mederos, gerente de relaciones públicas en español para el Departamento de Comunicaciones de UF/IFAS. El programa 4-H de Florida en el Condado de Broward emplea métodos prácticos para enseñar conservación a estudiantes ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Clubs & Volunteers, Community Volunteers, Conservation, Curriculum, Events, Forests, Invasive Species, SFYL Hot Topic, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research, UF/IFAS Teaching, WildlifeTags: 4-H, 4-H De Florida En El Condado De Broward, Alexa Tillett, Biodiversidad, Broward, Club De Jardinería, Coconut Creek, Conservacion, Cornelia McNamara, Cypress Creek, Departamento De Parques Y Recreación Del Condado De Broward, Escuela Secundaria St. Thomas Aquinas, Español, Especies Invasoras, Estudiantes, Fern Forest, Florida, Florida 4-H Del Condado De Broward, James Lange, Jardín Botánico Tropical Fairchild, Jovenes, Kenan Bridges, Laboratorio Viviente, Linda Briggs Thompson, Plantas Nativas, Praderas, Proyecto Educativo De Restauración De Plantas Nativas, Rcosistemas, Restauracion, Sarah Lauretta, Sociedad De Plantas Nativas De Florida, Spanish, St. Thomas Aquinas
Why Public Decision-Making Matters- Part 4
March 11, 2025
4: Building Skills for Leadership and Advocacy Participating in public decision-making provides an excellent opportunity to build essential leadership and advocacy skills. When individuals engage in local meetings, volunteer for committees, ... READ MORE
Category: , Community Volunteers, UF/IFAS ExtensionTags: Advocacy, Brevard County, Communication Skills, Community Engagement
March 2025 Class List
March 11, 2025
March 2025 Upcoming Classes & Events Join us at the UF/IFAS Extension Brevard County Office for some fun learning experiences! Make sure to follow us on Eventbrite to be notified by email whenever we post a new class: https://brevardextension.eventbrite.com Want ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Agriculture, , Coasts & Marine, Community Volunteers, Conservation, Events, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Health & Nutrition, Horticulture, Lawn, Natural Resources, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS Extension, Wildlife, Work & LifeTags: 4H, Donations, Farmer's Market, Florida Friendly, Florida Master Naturalist Program, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Gardening, Market Poultry, Plant Fundraiser, Volunteer
Smalltooth Sawfish in the Indian River Lagoon
March 5, 2025
In February 2025, I attended the Indian River Lagoon Symposium. Every year the symposium aims to present the latest knowledge and research about the Indian River Lagoon (IRL) and its management. If you’re interested in learning more about ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, Community Volunteers, Conservation, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Extension, Water, WildlifeTags: Citizen Science, Conservation, Environment, Fish, Florida Sea Grant, Indian River Lagoon
Can citizen science save Florida’s ecosystems? UF’s efforts demonstrate surge in invasive species detection and response
March 5, 2025
Thanks to the power of citizen science, everyday people are becoming frontline defenders in the battle against invasive species. By reporting sightings and contributing valuable data, the public is helping researchers detect threats sooner ... READ MORE
Category: Community Volunteers, Conservation, Pests & Disease, SFYL Hot Topic, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS ResearchTags: Asian Swamp Eel, Citizen Science, Citizen Scientists, EDDMaps, Invasion Science Research Institute, Invasive Soft Coral, Invasive Species, IVE-GOT1, Lungworm, Melissa Miller, News, Paul Evans, U.S. Army Corps Of Engineers, U.S. Geological Society, U.S. Geological Survey, UF-IFAS, USGS, USGS Nonindigenous Aquatic Species, USGS Wetland And Aquatic Research Center
Fundraising for a Community Garden
February 19, 2025
Part of the reality of running a community garden is finding a way to fund the garden. There are multiple ways to secure funds garden, so let’s take a look at some of the basic types of fundraising and some tips to help your garden grow financially! Types ... READ MORE
Category: Community Volunteers, Florida-Friendly LandscapingTags: Community Garden, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Funding, Fundraising, Garden, Hillsborough County, Kaleenadavis, Vegetable