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April is Earth Month


April 11, 2024

April is recognized as Earth Month. With the 22nd being Earth Day. Earth Day started as a one-day event in 1970, with protests about environmental ignorance and demanding new legislation. After this event, major environmental laws were introduced, ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Conservation, Events, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Horticulture, Lawn, Pests & Disease, Turf, UF/IFAS Extension, Water
Tags: Composting, Conservation, Earth Day, Gardening, Planting

Earth Day: UF FRE’s environmental economists use research to understand climate, environment and sustainability issues.


April 22, 2023

Albert Einstein once said, “Look deep into nature, and then you will understand everything better.”  Daily, the environmental economists at the University of Florida Food and Resource Economics are looking to gain a deeper understanding ... READ MORE

Category: Natural Resources, Water
Tags: Blue Capital Lab, Earth Day, Food And Resource Economics

A key to saving our planet is right under our feet


April 25, 2022

Every day over 900 people move to Florida. Last December, my wife, my son, and I became three of those people. Like most new residents, we were drawn to Florida’s natural beauty, and we’ve also spent a lot of time driving through neighborhoods, ... READ MORE

Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Lawn, Turf
Tags: Andra Johnson, Center For Land Use Efficiency, Earth Day, Urban Landscape Summit