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Here’s what’s on tap for Citizen Science Month at UF/IFAS

by Lourdes MederosAvatar photo
April 4, 2024

Scientists need help from residents, and that is what Citizen Science Month is all about. This national observance, held nationally in April, highlights the importance of how consumers engage in science by partnering with scientists on ... READ MORE

Category: UF/IFAS
Tags: Boating, CISMAs, Citizen Science, Citizen Science Month, City Nature Challenge, Climate Change, Environment, Environmental Horticulture, Family, Florida Sea Grant, Fort Lauderdale Research And Education Center, Institute Of Food And Agricultural Sciences, Landscape Water Survey, News, SoFLo City Nature Challenge, Southwest Florida Cooperative Invasive Species Management Areas, Southwest Florida Invasive Fish Roundup, UF Extension Wildflower Bioblitz, UF IFAS Extension, UF IFAS Fort Lauderdale Research And Education Center, UF/IFAS Extension St. Lucie County

Florida Master Naturalist Program News: Florida’s Resident and Migratory Ospreys

by martinmainAvatar photo
March 8, 2024

Although some may suggest Florida doesn’t have seasons, this is far from the truth. Florida’s seasons influence profound changes in the plants and wildlife that occur here. The month of March means spring is officially here, which means ... READ MORE

Category: Coasts & Marine, Conservation, Forests, Invasive Species, Natural Resources, Professional Development, Recreation, UF/IFAS Extension, , Water, Wildlife
Tags: Conservation, Environment, Florida Master Naturalist, Nature, Wildlife

Unlocking the heat in mosquito modeling: Exploring disease transmission under climate change

by Lourdes MederosAvatar photo
February 26, 2024

Thermal adaptation is the ability for organisms to adjust their life history traits as the temperature changes. In the case of mosquitoes, these traits can determine their risk of transmitting mosquito-borne diseases and how this risk might ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Conservation, Invasive Species, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease, Recreation, SFYL Hot Topic, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research, Water, Wildlife, Work & Life
Tags: Aedes Aegypti, CDC, Chikungunya Virus, Climate Change, Dengue, Environment, Invasion Science, Invasion Science Research Institute, ISRI, Malaira, Modeling, Models, Mosquito, Mosquito-borne Disease, National Invasive Species Awareness Week, Nina Dennington, Thermal Adaptation, Thermal Tolerance, UF/IFAS Research, Yellow Fever Mosquito, Zika
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February 2024 Class List

by Morgan
February 1, 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: 4-H, Agriculture, Archery, Brevard County, Bycatch Reduction Devices, Citizens Academy, Civics, Commercial Landscaping, Cooking, Environment, Fitness, Fitness Challenge, Florida Friendly Fishing, Food Safety, Gardening, Health And Wellness, Mayors Fitness Challenge, My Brevard Yard, Nutrition, Pesticide License, Poultry, Pressure Cooking, Shooting Sports, Soil Improvement, Spring Into Fitness, Youth Development
A banner photo of two people kayaking through a mangrove tunnel reads Sarasota County Natural Areas Story Map, with the UF/IFAS Extension and Sarasota County logos on either side.

Sarasota County’s Natural Areas Story Map Brings Nature to You

by Zahir Ringgold CordesAvatar photo
December 14, 2023

Living on the Suncoast offers us a wide variety of opportunities to play outdoors and enjoy the true natural beauty of Florida’s unique ecosystems and habitats. From world class beaches to beautiful natural area preserves that host fascinating ... READ MORE

Category: Conservation, Forests, Natural Resources, Recreation, UF/IFAS Extension, Wildlife, Work & Life
Tags: #accessibility, Environment, Hike, Naturalareasstorymap, Nature, Outside, Pgm_EcoNR, Story Map, Storymap, Virtualexperience, Wildlife
A close image of a gopher tortoise facing the camera, behind a few thin blades of grass.

Under Threat: Conservation of Florida’s Threatened and Endangered Species

by Zahir Ringgold CordesAvatar photo
December 11, 2023

Approximately one-third of wildlife species in the United States are listed as vulnerable, according to a National Wildlife Federation report (2018). All around the world, wildlife face threats from a variety of human caused-factors, ... READ MORE

Category: Conservation, Natural Resources, Wildlife, Work & Life
Tags: Conservation, Environment, Nature, Pgm_EcoNR, Under Threat, Wildlife

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