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My Internship Shadowing Experience: Nighttime Sea Turtle Walk


June 9, 2022

My Background My name is Sean M. and I was born and raised in coastal SE Florida. I am currently a senior at the University of Florida studying Forest Resources and Conservation with a specialization in Protected Areas Management. I was informed ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Agriculture, , Coasts & Marine, Home Landscapes, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life
Tags: Ecological Associates, Endangered Species, Ethics, FMNP, FWC, Leatherback, Loggerhead, Master Naturalist, Photography, Sea Turtle
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June 25: Join UF/IFAS to support conservation of imperiled crocodile species


June 8, 2022

Local scientists and students from the University of Florida’s Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences are leading research efforts to save an endangered species of crocodiles in Colombia. On June 25, faculty, students and scientists ... READ MORE

Category: UF/IFAS
Tags: Croc Docs, CrocFest, Crocodiles, Endangered Species, Fort Lauderdale Research And Education Center, Summer CrocFest, UF IFAS Fort Lauderdale Research And Education Center, UF/IFAS Fort Lauderdale Research Education Center, UF/IFAS Wildlife Ecology And Conservation

National Endangered Species Day


May 19, 2022

National Endangered Species Day is May 20, 2022,  created by the U.S. Senate in 2006, this day of appreciation also coincides with World Endangered Species Day.     Florida Endangered list  Our state animal, the Florida Panther, is ... READ MORE

Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Extension, Wildlife
Tags: Birds, Endangered Species, Eva Pabon, Extension, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Gardening, Nature, Parks, Stormwater, UF/IFAS Extension, Wildlife

The Mystery Solved of Saiga Antelope Die-Offs


November 30, 2021

The Small Antelopes with the Big Noses If you have ever watched the Star Wars saga, picture a goat with a large and flexible nose just like the eopie from the Star Wars planet Tatooine. That is the rare Saiga antelope. These unusual-looking ... READ MORE

Category: Conservation, Natural Resources, Wildlife
Tags: Antelope, Conservation, Endangered Species, Mass Mortality Events, One Health, Saiga Antelope
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Florida Master Naturalist 20th Anniversary Graduate Spotlight on Eva Ries-St. Lucie County Public Lands Coordinator for Audubon Florida’s JayWatch


September 1, 2021

The Florida Master Naturalist marks an important 20th anniversary in 2021. We’re highlighting successes of the Florida Master Naturalist Program (FMNP) as part of this celebration. This blog features my interview with Florida Master Naturalist ... READ MORE

Category: Natural Resources, Professional Development, UF/IFAS Extension, Wildlife
Tags: Conservation, Endangered Species, Ethics, Eva Ries, Florida Master Naturalist, Florida Master Naturalist Program, FMNP, Scrub Jay, St. Lucie, St. Lucie County
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Florida Master Naturalists Celebrate 20th Anniversary with Permitted Sea Turtle Night Hike


July 15, 2021

The Florida Master Naturalist Program's 20th Anniversary Celebrations continue in St. Lucie County with a permitted sea turtle night walk.  This event took place on July 13, 2021 and was hosted by Ecological Associates Inc of Jensen Beach.  ... READ MORE

Category: Coasts & Marine, Conservation, Home Landscapes, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Extension, Water, Wildlife
Tags: Endangered Species, Florida Master Naturalist Program, FMNP, Master Naturalist, Natural Resources, Sea Turtle