Part 1 Extension agents have to fill out a lot of reports. Many of them involve sorting through piles of data and evaluations, combing the logs of a busy year’s worth of work, making lists and checking them twice. It’s a somewhat tedious ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Agribusiness, Agriculture, Conservation, Natural Resources
As updates to the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) usher in a new era requiring inclusive environmental reviews with robust public engagement, a new University of Florida study, titled “Citizen science as a valuable tool for environmental ... READ MORE
Category: UF/IFAS
This Hispanic Heritage Month, the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) and Hispanic Access Foundation partners invite families to step outdoors and embark on an exciting citizen science adventure. Scientists ... READ MORE
Category: , Coasts & Marine, Community Volunteers, Conservation, Events, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Natural Resources, Professional Development, Recreation, Relationships & Family, SFYL Hot Topic, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Research, Wildlife
Human actions influence the success and how species spread throughout geographic locations. This is why monitoring wildlife biodiversity is critical for scientists and policymakers to understand and preserve the present state of ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation, Crops, Events, Pests & Disease, SFYL Hot Topic, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research, Work & Life
Human activities cause changes to wildlife biodiversity co-existing on urban and agricultural lands. For birds, little is known about the factors or extent these human activities impose on their biodiversity as they co-exist in ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation, SFYL Hot Topic, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Research, Wildlife
No two moms’ parenting methods are alike, and the same can be said about motherhood in the animal kingdom. To share some fun facts about animal moms frequently spotted in Florida, we went to University of Florida experts. Burrowing owls ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation, SFYL Hot Topic, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research, Wildlife
Florida is one of the most biodiverse states, ranking among the top five in the variety of bird and reptile species, according to studies commissioned by The Nature Conservancy. Unfortunately, Florida is also one of the leading states ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation, SFYL Hot Topic, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Research, Wildlife