Tag: Conservation

Florida Sea Grant’s Florida Friendly Fishing certificate programs win national award for marine conservation

by Lourdes Mederos
November 20, 2024

Florida Sea Grant’s highly acclaimed Florida Friendly Fishing certification programs have been recognized by the Sea Grant Extension Assembly as the national winner of the 2024 Superior Outreach Programming Team Award. The award marks ... READ MORE

Category: Coasts & Marine, Conservation, SFYL Hot Topic, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Research
Tags: Anglers, Charters, Conservation, Florida Fish And Wildlife Conservation Commission, Florida Friendly Angler, Florida Friendly Angler En Español, Florida Friendly Fishing Guide, Florida Sea Grant, FWC, Marine Conservation, Michael Sipos, Sea Grant Extension Assembly, Superior Outreach Programming Award

Plants at Their Peak: Skyblue Clustervine!

by Forest Hecker
November 14, 2024

For those in search of a native showstopper, Skyblue Clustervine (Jacquemontia pentanthos)—also known as Key West Morning Glory—is truly a gem. Native to South Florida, where it is listed as an endangered species, this vine is currently ... READ MORE

Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Conservation, FFL, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Garden, Horticulture, Landscape, Landscaping, Pgm_HortRes

National Energy Awareness Month: Bright Ideas for a More Affordable Future

by Devin Beede
October 21, 2024

The United States has celebrated National Energy Awareness Month every October since 1991, when President George H. W. Bush encouraged our country to be conscious of our nationwide energy usage. We still honor this presidential ... READ MORE

Category: Conservation, Money Matters, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Climate, Conservation, Energy Efficiency, Pgm_Sustain, UF/IFAS Extension Sarasota County

Nov. 1 Deadline for CSP/EQIP Resources from USDA/NRCS

by Rod Greder
October 18, 2024

The U.S. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Sciences shared the following news release, related to conservation resources... NRCS Florida Accepts EQIP, CSP Applications through November 1, 2024 GAINESVILLE, Florida, September 11, 2024 ... READ MORE

Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Conservation
Tags: Agriculture, Conservation, Conservation Stewardship Program, Pgm_Ag, Steward, USDA

Restoring Little NaNa Dune at American Beach, FL

by David Hébert
September 27, 2024

About Little NaNa Dune is located in a particularly historical and geographically significant place in Florida, American Beach. This is an important area for African American heritage in north Florida. It contains many significant buildings ... READ MORE

Category: Clubs & Volunteers, Coasts & Marine, Conservation, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: American Beach, Coastal, Conservation, Dune, Little NaNa Dune, NaNa Dune, Nassau County, Native Beach Plants, Restoration, UF/IFAS Extension Nassau County, Wildlife

Florida Master Naturalist Program: Invasive Plants of Florida

by David Hébert
September 11, 2024

Florida Master Naturalist Program: Invasive Plants of Florida The University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences Extension Nassau County is proud to offer the Florida Master Naturalist Program: Invasive Plants of Florida ... READ MORE

Category: Coasts & Marine, Conservation, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Forests, Home Landscapes, Invasive Species, Natural Resources, Recreation, UF/IFAS Extension, Water, Wildlife
Tags: Conservation, FMNP, Invasive Plants, Invasive Species, Natural Florida, Natural Resources, Northeast Florida

Natural Resources Leadership Institute welcomes interim director

by Megan Winslow
September 9, 2024

As members of the 24th UF/IFAS Natural Resources Leadership Institute (NRLI) cohort begin trekking across the state this fall, they do so under the stewardship of a new leader, the first in a decade. (more…) READ MORE

Category: Conservation, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS
Tags: Communication, Conflict Management, Conservation, Endangered Species, Environment, Environmental, Fellows, Fellowship, IFAS, Institute Of Food And Agricultural Sciences, Jonathan Dain, Joy Hazell, Leadership, Megan Winslow, Natural Resources, Natural Resources Leadership Institute, NRLI, Policy Decisions, Stacie Greco, Training, UF, UF-IFAS, University Of Florida, Water Quality

Pasture Grass and Grazing Tips for Horse Pastures in Florida

by Keith Newman
August 26, 2024

Do you love horses and want to give them the best place to roam and graze? If you live in Florida, you’re in luck! The warm weather here is great for growing grass, which is perfect for your horse’s pasture. But even in sunny Florida, you ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, , UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Agriculture, Conservation, Environment

September 2024 Class List

by Morgan Roth
August 23, 2024

Join us at the UF/IFAS Brevard Extension office for some fun learning experiences! Make sure to follow us on Eventbrite to be notified by email whenever we post a new class: https://brevardextension.eventbrite.com Want this sent to your email? ... READ MORE

Category: Events
Tags: Advocacy, Agriculture, Arborist, Brevard County, Cheese, Cheese Making, Conservation, Cooking, Easy Recipes, EmpowerU, Environment, Farmer's Market, Florida Friendly Fishing, Food Safety, Master Gardener, Master Gardener Volunteer, Master Gardeners, Mental Health Awareness, Mental Health First Aid, MHFA, Nutrition, Poultry, ServSafe, Sheet Pan Meals, Sustainability, Volunteers, Youth Mental Health First Aid, Youth Mhfa

Exploring Andorra: Soil and Water Sciences at High Elevation

by Mike Loizzo
August 4, 2024

Since earning his M.S. degree a year ago from the UF/IFAS Department of Soil, Water, and Ecosystem Sciences, Anthony Halcyon has been eyeing ways to grow as a scientist and expand his scope of understanding in this field. In doing so, Anthony ... READ MORE

Category: Conservation, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Teaching, Water, Work & Life
Tags: Andorra, Anthony Bolesta, Anthony Halcyon, Conservation, EarthWatch, EMANR, Environmental Management In Agriculture And Natural Resources, Soil And Water Sciences, Soil Water And Ecosystem Sciences

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