Meet Carrie Dill Originally from Mt. Pleasant, Ohio, Carrie Dill has always had a strong sense of curiosity and passion for exploring and learning about nature. She is an avid hiker, an enthusiastic tree-climber, and an animal lover. Carrie ... READ MORE
Category: Work & Life
Have you ever looked up at the night sky and wondered what is happening overhead while you sleep? Every fall, millions of birds travel south to warmer places for the winter. Some birds fly hundreds of miles, while others travel thousands ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, Conservation, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Extension, Wildlife
Now that Halloween is behind us and all the trick or treaters have gone home to investigate what goodies they received, I want to present you with challenge! Being more sustainable this Halloween and for the rest of the upcoming holiday season. ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Conservation, Natural Resources, Recreation, Work & Life
If you participated in The 2026 Great Southeast Pollinator Census, August 21 or 22nd, you are a verified “Citizen Scientist”. This year’s regional count was a record, over 1,104,617 insects were counted, 13,550 submitted counts from 44,807 ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Conservation, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research,
It has been awhile since I last added to this installment but we are back! Welcome to another Field Guide Face-Off Part 4. This time our focus is tips and tricks for some of our local amphibians. Cane Toad vs Southern Toad The cane toad has ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation, Invasive Species, Livestock, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Extension, Wildlife
Bat Week, October 25 – 31st, was likely chosen so close to Halloween because so many people associate bats with spooky October myths. However, these flying mammals work around the clock, pollinating and eating insects and small rodents. ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Conservation, Crops, Farm Management, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension,
National Seafood Month October is National Seafood Month, and here in Sarasota County, we invite you to celebrate with us this Saturday, October 17th, at the 7th Annual Alligator Creek “Creekfest”! This event is free to the community ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, Conservation, Food Safety, Health & Nutrition, UF/IFAS Extension
Did you know that valuable educational resources are available right here in Taylor County? These opportunities can help improve your quality of life. The University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) Taylor County ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Agriculture, Community Volunteers, Health & Nutrition, Home Landscapes, Home Management, Natural Resources, Professional Development, Relationships & Family, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life
Written by MGV Clayton Yuen As Florida experiences stronger storms, heavier rainfall, and more frequent flooding events, homeowners are looking for practical ways to protect their properties. One surprising solution may already be ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Conservation, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Lawn, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research, Water, Wildlife
Recently, Indian River County alerted to a positive rabies test from a bat that was removed from an apartment building. Now what? The good news is that very few bats have rabies. Second, rabies is transmitted through the saliva of ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation, Natural Resources, Wildlife