Tag: ecotourism

Weekly “What is it?”: Carpenter Creek Headwaters Park

by Carrie Stevenson
July 16, 2026

If you want to truly solve a problem, it’s always best to go back to the original source. Piecemeal fixes can patch things up for a while, but they won’t last. For well over 70 years, Escambia County and the City of Pensacola have dealt ... READ MORE

Category: Natural Resources
Tags: Ecotourism, Estuaries, Habitat Conservation, Hiking, Native Plants, Panhandle Outdoors, Pensacola Bay, Stormwater, Water Quality, Weekly What Is It

Weekly “What is it?”: Blue-gray Tanager

by Carrie Stevenson
June 10, 2026

There’s a running joke on social media that as you hit middle age, bird-watching suddenly appeals to you as it never did before. While I still wouldn’t consider myself a highly proficient birder, I have been trying to improve my identification ... READ MORE

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Tags: Birds, Ecotourism, Panhandle Outdoors, Weekly What Is It, Wildlife

Weekly “What is it?”: Monstera

by Carrie Stevenson
April 30, 2026

Two weeks ago, I had the privilege of attending an international Extension conference in Costa Rica. Extension agents, specialists, and students from all over converged on the city of San Jose to share research and successful outreach programs ... READ MORE

Category: Natural Resources
Tags: Ecotourism, Gardening, Weekly What Is It

Muscadine Lines: Celebrating Florida’s Native Grape at Muscadine Field Day

by George Laibl
October 24, 2025

Fresh, frozen, fermented, or stomped — there are so many ways to enjoy muscadine grapes, one of the sweetest treasures of the Southeast. Personally, I like mine right off the vine, barefoot, after a late afternoon summer shower. They remind ... READ MORE

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Tags: Agriculture, Agritourism, Central District, Ecotourism, Flagler County, Florida Water, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Food, Garden, Gardening, Grape, Grapes, Hastings, Muscadine, Muscadine Grapes, Plants, Sustainability, UF/IFAS Extension, Water Conservation, Water Quantity, Youth

Weekly “What is it?”: Bruce Beach Park

by Carrie Stevenson
June 11, 2025

For a very long time, direct access to Pensacola Bay has been difficult for anyone not living right on the water. With busy Bayfront Parkway/Main Street and the Port blocking foot traffic from Palafox to the Bay Bridge along with industrial ... READ MORE

Category: Natural Resources
Tags: Ecotourism, Estuaries, Water Quality, Weekly What Is It

Flatwoods 5K sends runners through UF’s scenic Austin Cary Forest on Oct. 26

by Suzette Cook
September 19, 2024

GAINESVILLE, FL – The sounds of nature and the feel of leaves and pine needles under your feet are a bonus for runners who take part in the University of Florida School of Forest, Fisheries, and Geomatics Sciences (FFGS) annual Flatwoods ... READ MORE

Category: Conservation, Forests, Natural Resources, Recreation
Tags: Ecotourism, Family Forest, Forestry, Recreation, School Of Forest Fisheries And Geomatics Sciences, School Of Forest Resources And Conservation, Timber

Weekly “What is it?”: Shipwrecks

by Carrie Stevenson
July 24, 2024

Pirates of the Caribbean was always my favorite ride at Disney. Being prone to seasickness, this low-key little water journey was as close as my childhood imagination could fathom to truly sailing the high seas. But that type of adventure ... READ MORE

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Tags: Ecotourism, Pensacola Bay, Recreation, Weekly What Is It

Weekly “What is it?”: Chocolate

by Carrie Stevenson
May 16, 2024

I have always had a sweet tooth. While some folks prefer their sweetness in fruit or fruity candy, my go-to has always been chocolate. So, you can imagine my delight upon learning our national meeting for Extension natural resource agents ... READ MORE

Category: Agribusiness, Conservation, Crops, Forests, Natural Resources, Recreation
Tags: Climate Change, Ecotourism, Edibles, Habitat Conservation, Weekly What Is It

Weekly “What is it?”: Tarkiln Bayou State Preserve

by Carrie Stevenson
April 11, 2024

Florida is blessed with an abundance of ecologically diverse state parks. Among them are opportunities to hike, camp, and see wildlife lush forests and wide-open savannas or fish, swim, and paddle through pristine bayous and rivers. One ... READ MORE

Category: Conservation, Natural Resources, Recreation, Water, Wildlife
Tags: Coastal Wildlife, Ecotourism, Estuaries, Habitat Conservation, Native Plants, Trees, Weekly What Is It

Weekly “What is it?”: Scenic Highway Parks

by Carrie Stevenson
March 6, 2024

Pensacola is a city blessed with parks. For a comparatively small community, we are home to 93 individual public parks within the city limits. Most residents have one in walking distance, within a few blocks of most homes. There are also ... READ MORE

Category: Natural Resources
Tags: Ecotourism, Habitat Conservation, Pensacola Bay, Weekly What Is It

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