Another year brings another hurricane season! Remember, hurricane season runs from June 1st to November 31st, six long months. What is the difference between this season and the last one? Good news! Colorado State University ... READ MORE
Category: , Disaster Preparation, Events, Horticulture, Natural Resources
Creado por Yilin Zhuang y Andrea Albertin, agentes especialistas en recurso hídrico del departamento de Extensión de UF/IFAS. Durante inundaciones o lluvias torrenciales, el suelo alrededor del tanque séptico y su campo de drenaje pueden ... READ MORE
Category: Disaster Preparation, Home Management, SFYL Hot Topic, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, Water
A lawn by any other name... The "lawn" is a cult phenomenon in the United States. Somewhere along the line, we associated a monoculture of a single grass species with the ultimate achievement in landscaping. Unfortunately, this mindset ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Health & Nutrition, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life![a group of hikes, including many older adults, treks along a trail through a grassy area. [credit: pixabay.com, roy buri]](https://blogs.ifas.ufl.edu/sarasotaco/wp-content/blogs.dir/40/files/2023/03/2023_FCS_agefriendlyGroupHikeOnTrail_pixabayRoyBuri1338x357TINY.png)
We've covered a lot of ground in this "Age Friendly" blog series, from learning how to fill our plates the right way to checking whether we're getting enough water in our bodies. all to help stay healthy as we age. Let's wrap up with an ... READ MORE
Category: Health & Nutrition, Work & Life![screenshot of sarasota county water quality story map landing page. [credit: uf/ifas extension sarasota county]](https://blogs.ifas.ufl.edu/sarasotaco/wp-content/blogs.dir/40/files/2023/05/2023_Admin_screenWQstorymap_Lander01EDIT1338x357TINY.png)
As part of Sarasota County’s ongoing commitment to water quality and protecting area water resources, the county has launched an interactive web tool showcasing a variety of water quality preservation projects and initiatives. From county ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, Conservation, Natural Resources, Water, Wildlife, Work & Life![orange traffic barricades provide a roadblock. [credit: unsplash.com, dedy ferdian]](https://blogs.ifas.ufl.edu/sarasotaco/wp-content/blogs.dir/40/files/2023/03/2023_FCS_agefriendlyRoadblock_unsplashDedyFerdian1338x357TINY.png)
We talked about what's a healthy weight in our last "Age Friendly" series post. In this post, we'll discuss roadblocks or hurdles that might get in the way of eating healthy. Shifting behavior toward eating healthier is not always easy. Change ... READ MORE
Category: Health & Nutrition, Work & Life
Developed by UF/IFAS Extension regional specialized water resources agents Yilin Zhuang and Andrea Albertin During floods or heavy rains, the soil around a septic tank and drainfield can get waterlogged, and wastewater from the septic system ... READ MORE
Category: Disaster Preparation, Home Management, SFYL Hot Topic, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, Water
Developed by UF/IFAS Extension regional specialized water resources agents Yilin Zhuang and Andrea Albertin If you obtain drinking water from your own well, you alone are responsible for assuring that it is safe. For this reason, routine ... READ MORE
Category: Disaster Preparation, Health & Nutrition, Home Management, SFYL Hot Topic, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, Water
In recent years, many of us have been spending more time indoors and less time outdoors. With busy schedules, it can be difficult to prioritize spending time outside and in nature. But, did you know that spending more time outside can actually ... READ MORE
Category: Health & Nutrition, Work & Life
After a hurricane, is your well water safe to use? If your private well or septic system is damaged during the storm, your well water may be contaminated with harmful bacteria. To avoid getting sick, make sure you boil or disinfect your water ... READ MORE
Category: Disaster Preparation, Health & Nutrition