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Explore the Intersection of Nature and Urban Life with Urban Ecology for Citizens and Planners

by Rolando Negron
September 1, 2024

Urban areas and nature may seem at odds, but they can work together beautifully. Urban Ecology for Citizens and Planners by Gail Hansen, Associate Professor in the Department of Environmental Horticulture at the University of Florida, and ... READ MORE

Category: , Home Landscapes, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Communications
Tags: Biophilic Urbanism, Citizen Involvement In Urban Ecology, Environmental Policy In Urban Planning, Gail Hansen, Green City Development, Green Spaces In Cities, Integrating Nature Into Urban Design, Joseli Macedo, Rolando Negron, Sustainable Urban Planning, UF IFAS Bookstore, Urban Ecology Book, Urban Ecosystems And Green Initiatives, Urban Sustainability Solutions
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Strategies to Encourage Adoption of Stormwater Pond Best Management Practices (BMPs) by Homeowners

by Samantha Murray
September 18, 2015

Man-made ponds can be a useful way to collect, store, and treat stormwater runoff in residential areas. However, these ponds can become polluted when runoff contains fertilizers, pesticides, and pet waste from the neighborhood. This 8-page fact ... READ MORE

Category: Natural Resources, Water
Tags: Agricultural Education And Communication Department, Emily Ott, Gail Hansen, Laura A. Warner, Michelle Atkinson, Ondine Wells, Paul Monaghan, Stormwater Ponds
Raised beds separate the spikey plants from the pathway.

A Manual for the Design and Implementation of Teaching and Demonstration Gardens

by Samantha Murray
September 8, 2015

Teaching and demonstration gardens are places where the public can learn about different types of gardens and landscapes. This 10-page fact sheet discusses the various types of gardens, how to plan and develop a demonstration garden, logistical ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Lawn, Recreation
Tags: Demonstration Garden, Environmental Horticulture Department, Gail Hansen, Landscape Design

Strategies to Encourage Adoption of Stormwater Pond Best Management Practices (BMPs) by Homeowners

by Samantha Murray
August 24, 2015

Man-made ponds can be a useful way to collect, store, and treat stormwater runoff in residential areas. However, these ponds can become polluted when runoff contains fertilizers, pesticides, and pet waste from the neighborhood. This 8-page fact ... READ MORE

Category: Water
Tags: Department Of Agricultural Education And Communication, Emily Ott, Gail Hansen, Laura Warner, Michelle Atkinson, Ondine Wells, Paul Monaghan, Sgrenrock, Stormwater Ponds

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