Tag: habitat conservation

Weekly “WHO is it?”: Sheila Dunning

by Carrie Stevenson
March 5, 2025

I’ve only dedicated one of these blogs to an individual before, after the passing of Navarre’s beloved Kayak Dave. But after losing a friend and mentor earlier this week, I knew it was time for another personal tribute. Sheila Dunning ... READ MORE

Category: Home Landscapes, Natural Resources
Tags: Estuaries, Flowers, Habitat Conservation, Invasive Species, Native Plants, Panhandle Gardening, Shrubs, Trees, Weekly What Is It, Wildlife, Youth Science Lessons

Weekly “What is it?”: Venetian Crabs

by Carrie Stevenson
December 11, 2024

If you live near or visit the Atlantic or Gulf of Mexico coasts, odds are you’re a fan of the Atlantic blue crab (Callinectes sapidus). Fried or steamed legs and claws, crabcakes, entire softshell crabs—that sweet crab meet is delicious ... READ MORE

Category: Coasts & Marine, Conservation, Invasive Species, Natural Resources, Water, Wildlife
Tags: Coastal Wildlife, Edibles, Habitat Conservation, Invasive Species, Weekly What Is It

Weekly “What is it?”: Migrating Mangroves

by Carrie Stevenson
October 11, 2024

Here in northwest Florida, salt marshes ring the bays. Common in brackish and salty water, these grassy meadows form a protective ring around the shorelines where rivers and bayous empty out into larger bodies of water. While there are numerous ... READ MORE

Category: Coasts & Marine, Natural Resources, Water
Tags: Barrier Islands, Estuaries, Habitat Conservation, Native Plants, Plants, Weekly What Is It

Weekly “What is it?”: Cascades Park

by Carrie Stevenson
July 11, 2024

In the early 1800’s, the Spanish divided us into East and West Florida. St. Augustine was the capital of East Florida, while Pensacola was the capital of West Florida. The peninsula was Seminole territory, and very few European settlers ... READ MORE

Category: Natural Resources, Recreation, Water
Tags: Habitat Conservation, Trees, Water Quality, Weekly What Is It

Weekly “What is it?”: Community Health and Resource Management (CHARM) Tool

by Carrie Stevenson
June 26, 2024

One aspect I really love about my work with Extension is the incredible network of creative, helpful, and extraordinarily knowledgeable people it gives me quick access to. In 2010, I had no idea how to respond when an oil spill was approaching ... READ MORE

Category: Conservation, Natural Resources, Water
Tags: Estuaries, Habitat Conservation, Water Quality, Weekly What Is It

Weekly “What is it?”: Lion’s Mane

by Carrie Stevenson
May 23, 2024

My husband’s best friend was a nature nerd like me. If I didn’t know what something was, Anthony was the first person I’d send a photo to for identification help. We lost him unexpectedly last year, but he shows up in small ways for ... READ MORE

Category: Conservation, Forests, Natural Resources, Recreation
Tags: Edibles, Fungus, Habitat Conservation, Hiking, Mushroom, Weekly What Is It

Weekly “What is it?”: Chocolate

by Carrie Stevenson
May 16, 2024

I have always had a sweet tooth. While some folks prefer their sweetness in fruit or fruity candy, my go-to has always been chocolate. So, you can imagine my delight upon learning our national meeting for Extension natural resource agents ... READ MORE

Category: Agribusiness, Conservation, Crops, Forests, Natural Resources, Recreation
Tags: Climate Change, Ecotourism, Edibles, Habitat Conservation, Weekly What Is It

Weekly “What is it?”: In-Stream Trash Collection

by Carrie Stevenson
May 9, 2024

If you’ve ever peeked over the railings of a bridge spanning an urban stream, walked along the beach, or even paddled in some of our more rural rivers, you know we have a trash problem in our waterways. Northwest Florida is crisscrossed ... READ MORE

Category: Natural Resources
Tags: Environmental Education, Habitat Conservation, Marine Debris, Water Quality, Weekly What Is It

Weekly “What is it?”: Wetland delineation

by Carrie Stevenson
April 17, 2024

Wetlands are beautiful, important, and valuable components of our ecosystems. But for a long time, they were considered little more than insect-riddled cesspools, places devoid of worth. While not everyone fully appreciates wetlands’ many ... READ MORE

Category: Conservation, Natural Resources, Water, Wildlife
Tags: Habitat Conservation, Hiking, Native Plants, Trees, Weekly What Is It

Weekly “What is it?”: Tarkiln Bayou State Preserve

by Carrie Stevenson
April 11, 2024

Florida is blessed with an abundance of ecologically diverse state parks. Among them are opportunities to hike, camp, and see wildlife lush forests and wide-open savannas or fish, swim, and paddle through pristine bayous and rivers. One ... READ MORE

Category: Conservation, Natural Resources, Recreation, Water, Wildlife
Tags: Coastal Wildlife, Ecotourism, Estuaries, Habitat Conservation, Native Plants, Trees, Weekly What Is It

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