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A close up of a young American alligator's face as it rests atop rocks and plants in a natural environment

Stories of Gratitude for the World of Wildlife: The American Alligator 


November 15, 2023

This November, we’re celebrating Wildlife Wednesdays with unique stories of gratitude for the animal kingdom. From pollination to pest management, follow along with this month-long blog series each Wednesday to learn why we have much to thank ... READ MORE

Category: Conservation, Natural Resources, Wildlife
Tags: Conservation, Environment, Nature, Pgm_EcoNR, Stories Of Gratitude, Wildlife
A turkey vulture- a large dark brown and black bird of prey with a bright red naked head perches atop a banister with its wings outspread and facing the sun.

Stories of Gratitude for the World of Wildlife: Turkey Vultures


November 1, 2023

In both temperate and tropical climates in the Western hemisphere of the world, fall marks a time of transition. Rainy season to dry season, or summer through winter, the natural world around us changes. As oak trees grow heavy with their acorn ... READ MORE

Category: Conservation, Natural Resources, Wildlife
Tags: Conservation, Environment, Pgm_EcoNR, Stories Of Gratitude, Sustainability, Wildlife
A close up photo of the full moon with a black, nighttime background, and the silhouette of a bat flying in front of the moon. Text on the left hand side reads "Ambassadors of the Night"

Ambassadors of The Night: Demystifying the Remarkable World of Bats, Part 2 of 2


October 31, 2023

Welcome back to this two-part blog series, where we are demystifying the remarkable world of bats! So far, we have covered the batty basics of the order Chiroptera, to which bats belong. If you have not yet read part one of this series, check ... READ MORE

Category: Natural Resources, Wildlife, Work & Life
Tags: Ambassadorsofthenight, Bats, Conservation, Environment, Pgm_EcoNR, Urban Wildlife, Wildlife
A close up photo of the full moon with a black, nighttime background, and the silhouette of a bat flying in front of the moon. Text on the left hand side reads "Ambassadors of the Night"

Ambassadors of The Night: Demystifying the Remarkable World of Bats, Part 1 of 2


October 31, 2023

Bats: Shrouded in Mystery and Fear  As human beings, we have had a close relationship with the natural world since the beginning of our species’ journey on this planet. Throughout the centuries, as cultures around the world developed, ... READ MORE

Category: Natural Resources, Wildlife
Tags: Ambassadorsofthenight, Bats, Conservation, Environment, Pgm_EcoNR, Urban Wildlife, Wildlife

Plants at Their Peak: Swamp Sunflower


October 17, 2023

Florida's Fall Festivity When October arrives in Florida, it may not bring the same fiery tree foliage that northern states boast, but the Sunshine State has its own unique way of celebrating fall. One of the standout performers of this season ... READ MORE

Category: Conservation, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life
Tags: Conservation, Environment, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Garden, Horticulture, Landscape, Nature, Pgm_HortRes, Wildlife
A deep shade lawn that is covered in Basketgrass

What Is That Lawn Ornament? Don’t Turn Into a Basket Case. Embrace Basketgrass!


October 6, 2023

Welcome to our Lawn Ornament blog series, where we explore one of the plethora of micro-plants that can help create a biodiverse, predominantly green, yet also delightfully colorful lawn that requires much less maintenance than a traditional ... READ MORE

Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Lawn
Tags: Conservation, Environment, FFL, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Horticulture, Landscape, Landscaping, Lawn, Nature, Pgm_HortRes, Sustainability
A house surrounded by flowers of perennial peanut.

Embracing Lawn Ornaments: A Starter Guide


October 5, 2023

Transforming Your Lawn into a Mixed-Mowables, Biodiverse, Low-Maintenance Oasis Welcome to our Lawn Ornament blog series, where we explore one of the plethora of micro-plants that can help create a biodiverse, predominantly green, yet ... READ MORE

Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Lawn
Tags: Conservation, Environment, FFL, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Garden, Horticulture, Landscape, Landscaping, Lawn, Nature, Pgm_HortRes, Sustainability, Water, Wildlife

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