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Partnerships are Key to Success of Florida Master Naturalist Program

by martinmain
November 20, 2024

Henry Ford is reputed to have said "Coming together is a beginning. Keeping together is progress. Working together is success." These statements describe how the Florida Master Naturalist Program (FMNP) was established, how it has evolved over ... READ MORE

Category: Natural Resources, Professional Development
Tags: Conservation, Department Of Wildlife Ecology And Conservation, Florida Master Naturalist Program, Https://www.facebook.com/@OfficialFMNP/, Natural Resources, UF IFAS Extension
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Space Coast Regional Friends Group of the Florida Master Naturalists

by martinmain
November 8, 2024

Last Saturday (11/2/2024), I had the pleasure of speaking to and meeting with the Space Coast Regional Friends Group of the Florida Master Naturalist Program (FMNP), or as they like to refer to themselves, the Space Coast Master Naturalists ... READ MORE

Category: Coasts & Marine, Community Volunteers, Conservation, Forests, Invasive Species, Natural Resources, Professional Development, Recreation, UF/IFAS Extension, Wildlife
Tags: Florida Master Naturalist Program, Friends Group, Master Naturalist, Nature, Wildlife
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October 2024 Class List

by Morgan Roth
September 19, 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: Air Fryer, Air Frying, Backyard Chicken, Canning, Cheese Making, Cooking, Environmental Interpretation, Florida Master Naturalist Program, Food Preservation, Food Safety, Mental Health First Aid, Pesticide, Pesticide Exam, Pesticide License, Pesticide Workshop, Poultry, Pressure Canning, Pressure Cooker, Pressure Cooking, Urban Agriculture, Wildlife Monitoring

Study reveals growing interest in natural shorelines

by Megan Winslow
June 26, 2024

Promoting the idea of installing a living shoreline was once a losing battle. Savanna Barry recalls a colleague who attempted to introduce the concept during a gathering of marine contractors about a decade ago. (more…) READ MORE

Category: Coasts & Marine, Conservation, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS, Water, Wildlife
Tags: Bulkhead, Cedar Key, Coast, Coastal, Conservation, Ecosystem, Extension, Florida Master Naturalist Program, Florida Sea Grant, FSG, Hurricane, Institute Of Food And Agricultural Sciences, Living Shoreline, Marine Contractor, Megan Winslow, Mississippi-Alabama Sea Grant Consortium, Native Vegetation, Natural, Oyster, Savanna Barry, Seawall, Shore, Shoreline, Stabilize, Storm Surge, UF, UF-IFAS, University Of Florida, Vegetation, Water, Wave Break

This Mother’s Day, consider giving Mom the experience of UF/IFAS Extension

by Brad Buck
May 2, 2024

Pondering a gift for Mother’s Day? Does she enjoy nature or gardening? How about healthy lifestyles? Why not consider a unique experience gift this year? Through Extension, UF’s Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) offers ... READ MORE

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Tags: Andrea Nikolai, Claire Lewis, Eat Healthy, Florida Master Gardener Volunteer Program, Florida Master Naturalist Program, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Marty Main, Mother's Day, Wendy Wilber

This Halloween, have a heart for bats; a UF/IFAS expert explains

by Lourdes Mederos
October 16, 2023

People of all cultures have a love-hate relationship with bats. Feared for their portrayals after decades of horror movies and centuries of folklore, bats are also the ultimate must-have for Halloween decor. Florida has 13 species of ... READ MORE

Category: UF/IFAS
Tags: #echolocation, Bat Appreciation Week, Bats, Department Of Wildlife Ecology And Conservation, Extension, Florida Fish And Wildlife Conservation Commission, Florida Master Naturalist Program, Halloween, IFAS NEWS, Insectivorous, Insects, Institute Of Food And Agricultural Sciences, Ken Gioeli, News, UF IFAS Extension, UF IFAS News, UF/IFAS Extension St. Lucie County
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September 2023 Class List

by Morgan Roth
August 25, 2023

Join us at the UF/IFAS Brevard Extension office for some fun learning experiences! Below is our current class list for the month. Water Bath & Pressure Canning September 7  |  1 pm - 3:30 pm Join us to learn the canning basics and how ... READ MORE

Category: Events
Tags: Arborist, Bycatch Reduction Devices, Canning, Conservation, Florida Friendly, Florida Friendly Fishing, Florida Master Naturalist Program, Food Handlers Certification, Food Preservation, Food Safety, Hunter Safety, Pesticide, Pesticide License, Poultry, Pressure Canning, Urban Farming, Water Bath Canning

Florida Master Naturalist Program – New/Revised Freshwater Systems Course

by martinmain
July 28, 2023

The Florida Everglades, at roughly 1.5 million acres, is recognized as one of the greatest wetlands on Earth. But the Everglades aren’t the only important wetland or the only fascinating environment that occurs in Florida. The Florida Master ... READ MORE

Category: , Natural Resources
Tags: Florida Master Naturalist Program, FMNP, Inaturalist, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Wildlife Ecology And Conservation
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July 2023 Classes and Events

by Morgan Roth
July 3, 2023

Join us at the UF/IFAS Brevard Extension office for some fun learning experiences this July! Below is our current class list for the month. Child Passenger Safety Seminar July 2023 July 7  |  9 am - 11 am Learn about correct selection, ... READ MORE

Category: Events
Tags: 4-H, Advocacy, Bycatch Reduction Devices, Child Passenger Safety, Child Safety, Communication Skills, Florida Friendly, Florida Friendly Fishing, Florida Master Naturalist Program, Food Handlers Certification, Food Safety, Local Government, Market Poultry, Mental Health, Mental Health First Aid, Pesticide, Pesticide License, Poultry, Poultry Project, Urban Agriculture, Urban Farming, Youth Master Naturalist

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