Tag: history

Ancient origins of donkeys discovered

by Tory Moore
September 14, 2022

The horse has cemented its place in history as a companion animal, athlete, mode of transportation and more. Sometimes overlooked, the donkey has its own unique and significant history, which tells how it evolved right alongside humans. New ... READ MORE

Collaborative Network for Common Heritage

by One Health Center of Excellence
March 1, 2022

Have you ever wondered who owns the objects found in a museum and whether the ownership is in the “right” hands? Museums and governments have been discussing this for some decades now. One of the most prominent examples are the Parthenon ... READ MORE

Category: Work & Life
Tags: Elgin Marbles, Heritage, History, One Health, Parthenon Marbles

March Class List

by Morgan Roth
February 25, 2022

Join us at the UF/IFAS Extension Brevard County Office for some fun learning experiences this March! Below is our current class list for the month. 4-H Makers Club 1st & 3rd Wednesday of the month | 5 pm to 7 pm Kids can take their ... READ MORE

Category: Events
Tags: 4-H, Agriculture, Brevard County, Canning, Child Safety, Gaming, Gardening, History, Hunter Safety, Pest Control, Soil Improvement, Youth

Thoughts on Change: A Look at Old Miami from the Eyes of One of Its Newest Residents

by Dalton Goolsby
February 16, 2022

Change—whether evolutionary or man-made—is a vital process that is woven into the fabric of nature, one that has shaped the world to how we see it today. On a small scale, change has the potential to better one’s life, like a New Year's ... READ MORE

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Tags: Biodiversity, Change, Climate, Conservation, Coral Gables, Evolution, Extension, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Historical Florida, History, Miami, Pine Rocklands, Pollinators, South Florida, UF, Uf/ifas Miami-dade County, University Of Miami

Iconic Stiltsville House Destroyed in Fire

by Samantha Murray
January 11, 2021

“And then there were six.” This was the quote that started my day, on my friend Gary’s Facebook page. Instantly, I knew what this must mean, and with dismay, I clicked on the link he posted. I learned that today, January 11, 2021 after ... READ MORE

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Tags: Biscayne Bay, Biscayne National Park, Cape Florida, Florida Sea Grant, History, LeShaw, Stiltsville

Cattle are a Florida Tradition

by Samantha Murray
November 3, 2020

The word “cowboy” often evokes images of the old west…but in truth cattle in America could be more accurately associated with the “old east”. Ponce de Leon, of fountain of youth fame, first introduced cattle to the new world via Florida ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Livestock
Tags: Beef, Cattle, Cowboy, History

Happy National Lighthouse Day

by Ana Zangroniz
August 7, 2020

On August 7, 1789, Congress approved an Act for the establishment and support of lighthouses, beacons, buoys, and public piers (lighthousefoundation.org). Two hundred years later, Congress passed a resolution designating August 7th National ... READ MORE

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Tags: Aton, Bill Baggs Cape Florida State Park, Biscayne National Park, Boca Chita, Cape Florida, El Farito, Florida Sea Grant, Fowey Rocks, History, Lighthouse, Miami, Ocean, Shipwrecks, Water

Summer Reading List

by BLOGS.IFAS
June 25, 2019

Looking for something fun to do this summer? There’s nothing like relaxing with a good book! This UF Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences selection of staff-recommended titles covers a wide variety of unique topics. So, whether you’re ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life
Tags: Agriculture, Book Recommendations, Books, Careers, Conservation, Dystopian Fiction, Education, Family, Fiction, Fitness, Health, Historical Fiction, History, Home Gardening, Industry, Landscapes, Life Science, Literature, Memoirs, Mystery, Non-fiction, Reading List, Recommended Reads, Sci-fi, Science Fiction, Scientific Investigation, Sustainability, Youth

The past, the present, and the future of One Health

by One Health Center of Excellence
January 8, 2019

Dr. Ilaria Capua’s article, “One Health (r)Evolution: Learning from the Past to Build a New Future”, has been published in the journal Viruses. It focuses on the past, present, and future of the One Health concept. This concept recognizes ... READ MORE

Category: UF/IFAS
Tags: Article, Future, History, Journal, One Health, Viruses

Rediscovering Florida’s Rich Agricultural Heritage

by Kaydie McCormick
March 20, 2018

Sometimes it's nice to take a minute away from the garden and remember our agricultural heritage here in Seminole County. Master Gardener Kevin Jardaneh (jardaneh@knights.ucf.edu) did just that this week with a wonderful article on the Citrus ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes
Tags: Agricultural Heritage, Citrus, History, Kevin Jardaneh, Master Gardener

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