Category: Work & Life

Dr. Paul M. Lyrene’s Legacy of Science and Stewardship – and the UF Facilities Named in His Honor

by Eva Sailly
August 20, 2025

I met Dr. Paul M. Lyrene, University of Florida Emeritus Professor of Horticultural Sciences, at the Alachua Conservation Trust’s (ACT) Prairie Creek property, where he had invited me to see its native wildlife garden. In 2022, Lyrene installed ... READ MORE

Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Community Volunteers, Crops, Events, Horticulture
Tags: Blueberry, Blueberry Research Building, Horticultural Sciences, Lyrene, Paul M. Lyrene, Plant Breeding

Welcome to the UF Food Science and Human Nutrition Department, 2025 Edition!

by Jessie Erwin
August 20, 2025

Welcome back to the Food Science and Human Nutrition Department at the University of Florida for the 2025-2026 academic year! It's time to get out your calendars, because we have another exciting year coming up in the FSHN Department. From ... READ MORE

Category: Events, Health & Nutrition, Work & Life
Tags: Food Science And Human Nutrition, Food Science And Human Nutrition Department, Food Week, Food Week 2025, FSHN Alumni And Friends Tailgate, Tailgate, UF/FSHN Food Week

Nature and Health: Getting Started!

by Katherine Clements
August 19, 2025

For many of us, nature is a place to play, enjoy, be amazed, connect with others, or find solitude. Nature offers an abundance of opportunities that provide positive benefits to our physical, mental, and emotional health. With increasing urbanization ... READ MORE

Category: Conservation, Health & Nutrition, Natural Resources
Tags: Health, Nature, NatureAndHealth, Pgm_EcoNR

Power Over Portions

by Tammy Barnard
August 19, 2025

Many of us are accustomed to associating large restaurant portions with greater value. Naturally, we try to recreate that same experience at home when preparing meals. Unfortunately, this habit often leads to overeating, weight gain, which then ... READ MORE

Category: Health & Nutrition, Work & Life
Tags: Balanced Nutrition, Mindful Eating, Portion Control, Reading Labels, Weight Management

The 4-H Haybale Decorating Contest is Back!

by Dr. Rachel Pienta
August 18, 2025

Since 2021, Wakulla 4-H has invited the community to participate in annual Haybale Decorating Contest. The contest is always held to coincide with National 4-H Week, October 5 -11, 2025. The theme for the week is "Beyond Ready". The week ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Agriculture, Community Volunteers, Events, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life
Tags: Contest, Decorating, Haybale, National 4-H Week, Panhandle 4-H

2026 Master Gardener Volunteer Recruitment & FAQs

by Clarissa Chairez
August 18, 2025

Do you love gardening? Or maybe you just want to learn more? Are you interested in being a part of a community of volunteers and sharing your gardening training with the residents in our county? If so, you’ve come to the right place! Find ... READ MORE

Category: Community Volunteers, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Horticulture
Tags: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Gardening, Horticulture, Landscape, Master Gardener, Master Gardener Volunteer, Master Gardener Volunteers, New Vegetable Gardener, OC MGV, Ocextension, Orange County Master Gardener Volunteers, UF/IFAS Extension Orange County

The Freshman 15: Myths, Reality, and Healthy Habits

by Suzanne Holloway
August 18, 2025

The term “freshman 15” describes the widespread belief that college students gain fifteen pounds during their first year. This concept originated in the mid-to-late 1980s, with a 1985 peer-reviewed article reporting an average weight gain ... READ MORE

Category: , Health & Nutrition
Tags: College, Dorm Life, Eat, Eating, Freshman 15, Healthy Habits, Nutrition, Sleep, Stress, Student, Wellness

The peak of the Hurricane Season is coming. Are you prepared?

by Henry Mayer
August 15, 2025

A few weeks ago, we hosted a webinar with Mr. Robert Garcia, who is the Warning Coordination Meteorologist of the National Weather Service (NWS). He did an excellent job-sharing valuable information on hurricane preparedness, breaking down key ... READ MORE

Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Coasts & Marine, Conservation, Crops, Disaster Preparation, Farm Management, Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Lawn, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life
Tags: 2025 Hurricane Season, Hurricane, National Hurricane Center, Natural Disasters, NWS

Florida Land Steward Update, August 15, 2025

by Chris Demers
August 15, 2025

CONGRATULATIONS BOYLES TREE FARM: 2025 JON GOULD FLORIDA OUTSTANDING TREE FARM OF THE YEAR The Florida Tree Farm Program is excited to announce that Boyles Tree Farm is recognized as the 2025 Jon Gould Florida Outstanding Tree Farm of the ... READ MORE

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

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