Category: Work & Life
Big Data Analytics
January 1, 2024
The Geomatics lab analyses a wide range of big data sources, including social media, online reviews, citizen science platforms, news channels, online searches, crowdsourced drone and street imagery, and collaborative mapping platforms to explore ... READ MORE
Category: Natural Resources, Work & LifeTags: Geomatics, Geomatics@flrec
Ethnobotany at Boyd Hill Nature Preserve
December 22, 2023
By Rebekah Heppner, Pinellas County Master Gardener Volunteer What the heck is Ethnobotany? Good question. Ethnobotany refers to the scientific study (like botany, get it?) of how people (that’s the ethno part) have traditionally used plants ... READ MORE
Category: Events, Home Landscapes, Natural Resources, SFYL Hot Topic, Work & LifeTags: Botany, Ethnobotany, Florida Gardening, Gardening, Master_gardeners
The New “Talk” Parents Should Have with Their Teen Children
December 21, 2023
Gone are the days when the most mischief a teenager could stir up with a phone was limited to making prank calls. The current digital landscape, with its myriad of online platforms, has ushered in a host of undesired behaviors that can have ... READ MORE
Category: Home Management, Relationships & Family, Work & LifeTags: Child Safety, Child Trafficking, Family, Kids, Sex Trafficking, Sextortion
The Raw Dough Dilemma: Navigating the Risks and Rewards of Uncooked Delights
December 21, 2023
There's something inherently comforting about the aroma of freshly baked cookies or the anticipation of homemade bread rising in the oven. But what about the allure of raw cookie dough or bread dough? While indulging in these uncooked delights ... READ MORE
Category: Food Safety, Health & Nutrition, Relationships & Family, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & LifeTags: Baking, Cookie Dough, Family And Consumer Sciences, Food Safety, Health And Wellness, Holiday Baking, Nutrition, UF IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Extension Orange County
Outdoor Experiences – Mental Health Blogging Series
December 21, 2023
By Daniel Gonzalez (UF/IFAS Extension Palm Beach County) and Chelsea Jones (Cornell Cooperative Extension Cortland County) We welcome you back to our mental health blogging series. In this edition, we are transitioning from the 4-H Essential ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Clubs & Volunteers, Professional Development, Relationships & Family, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research, UF/IFAS Teaching, Work & LifeTags: Educators, Mental Health, Volunteers, Youth
Nurturing Emotional Wellness
December 21, 2023
Emotional wellness plays a crucial role in our overall health and quality of life. Understanding the determinants of health, especially those related to emotional well-being, is essential for leading a balanced and fulfilling life. What is ... READ MORE
Category: Health & Nutrition, Work & LifeTags: Emotional Health, Healthy Lifestyles, Mindfulness, Stress, Well-being, Wellness
Holiday Hoax: Fraud Awareness
December 20, 2023
The end of 2023 is fast approaching and with it are scammers trying to cash in on unsuspecting consumers. Here are ten tips to make sure you are not a victim of fraudulent behavior. If someone from your bank calls and asks for payment ... READ MORE
Category: , Home Management, Money MattersTags: Fraud, Hoax, Money, Pinellas, Scams
New Year’s Resolution: Eating Healthier and Staying Fit
December 20, 2023
Written by Samantha Walter-Cano, Edited by Olivia Zugay As New Year's Eve approaches, let's discuss one of the most frequently made resolutions and ways to stay motivated in achieving it. According to various sources, the most popular New ... READ MORE
Category: Health & Nutrition, , Work & LifeTags: Eating Healthy, Exercising, Getting Fit, Healthy Fats, New Year's Resolutions, Nutrition Label, Setting Goals, Staying Fit, Whole Grains
Forthun chosen as interim chair for family, youth and community sciences department
December 19, 2023
Larry Forthun has been chosen as the interim chair of the UF/IFAS Department of Family, Youth and Community Sciences, effective Jan. 1. Current Chair Tracy Irani has decided to step into a faculty role. Since inheriting a department in flux ... READ MORE
Category: UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Research, UF/IFAS Teaching, Work & Life