The Peanut Butter Challenge has officially begun! From now through November 15th, drop off unopened jars of Peanut Butter to our local UF IFAS Extension office at 3740 Stefani Road, Cantonment, and have that jar matched by the donation of ... READ MORE
Category: Community Volunteers, Health & Nutrition, Work & LifeApplications are now available for the 2014 Master Gardener Training classes. University of Florida IFAS Escambia Extension is looking for people who want to learn about gardening in our area and give back to the community through educational ... READ MORE
Category: Community Volunteers, EventsAre you looking for a volunteer activity that supports community education on gardening and general horticulture? Maybe the Master Gardener volunteer program is for you. Plan to attend an Open House on Friday, August 23 to learn about the ... READ MORE
Category: Community Volunteers, Events, Work & LifeEscambia County Master Gardeners are gearing up for their annual event at the Extension office, 3740 Stefani Road, on Saturday, May 4 from 8:00 a.m. - Noon. Community members will be able to tour the gardens, learn about plants, purchase quality ... READ MORE
Category: Community Volunteers, Events, Home LandscapesNita Hall, Progressive HCE Member, was recognized today as the "Pride of HCE" at the Okaloosa Home & Community Education Council Meeting. Mrs. Hall received this honor at the county and district levels for her years of service to HCE and ... READ MORE
Category: Community Volunteers, Work & LifeThe Okaloosa County Master Gardeners will hold a Plant Sale featuring native plants. The Native Plant Sale will take place Saturday, April 13 from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Northwest Florida Fairgrounds in Fort Walton Beach. A few of the ... READ MORE
Category: Community Volunteers, Events, Home LandscapesThe Okaloosa County Master Gardeners will hold a Plant Sale featuring native plants. The Native Plant Sale will take place Saturday, April 13 from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Northwest Florida Fairgrounds in Fort Walton Beach. Florida has ... READ MORE
Category: Community Volunteers, Events, Home LandscapesThe Department of Environmental Protection’s Topsail Hill Preserve State Park, the University of Florida IFAS Extension, Florida Sea Grant, and Friends of Topsail Hill Preserve State Park invite you to participate in the 5th Annual Walton ... READ MORE
Category: Community Volunteers, EventsPLANTING DATE RESCHEDULE If you have some time to spare we could use your help. The retention area at our new office needs a repair. Hundreds of plants need to be replanted. We are working on Wednesday, March 27. For more info: Volunteer ... READ MORE
Category: Community Volunteers, EventsWalton, Bay & Okaloosa Extension, the University of Florida‐Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF‐IFAS) and participating organizations throughout the panhandle are offering a Florida Master Naturalist Program (FMNP) module. ... READ MORE
Category: Community Volunteers, Events, Natural Resources