Tag: Natural Areas

Discovering Broward County Natural Areas Series: Episode 1. The Linear Park at Plantation Preserve: Where History and Nature Meet

by Giuseppe Di Giacinto
July 16, 2025

Over the years, I’ve come across hidden spots, quiet and peaceful trails, that I never thought of finding on a simple walk at the park. Some places offer something rare: a quick, meaningful reconnection with nature. Although for me, the journey ... READ MORE

Category: Conservation, Horticulture, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life
Tags: Broward County, Horticulture, Natural Areas, Parks, Trees

Vines of Mistaken Identity

by Taylor Clem, PhD
February 24, 2023

Mistaken Identities Look closely at the landscape. Creeping, crawling, and climbing slowly among our landscapes and natural areas lie plants of mistaken identities. Growing amongst our plants and trees, we may see vines. Vines grow along the ... READ MORE

Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Invasive Species, Natural Resources
Tags: Canopies, FFL, Florida Friendly, Integrated Pest Management, Invasive Species, Native Vines, Natural Areas, Trees, Vines, Vines Of Mistaken Identity, VinesofMistakenIdentity

Provide for Wildlife- The Queen Butterfly

by Lorna Bravo
June 30, 2021

Article by UF/IFAS Extension Broward County Urban Horticulture Agent Lorna Bravo Our urban Yards are the first line of defense to protect local wildlife. Recognizing the urban home landscape as part of a more extensive natural system will ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Clubs & Volunteers, Community Volunteers, Conservation, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Teaching, Wildlife
Tags: Broward, Butterfly, Climate Change, Florida-Friendly Landscapes, Native Milkweeds, Native Plants, Natural Areas, Nectar Plants, Provide For Wildlife, Queen Butterfly, South Florida, Urban Area, Urban Environments

Hiking Safety during COVID-19

by Krista Stump
March 24, 2020

The COVID-19 pandemic has left many of us and our families at home. However, getting outdoors for fresh air and recreation is more important than ever. Being in nature can relieve stress and improve our emotional and mental wellbeing. Some area ... READ MORE

Category: Recreation
Tags: Covid-19, Hike, Hiking, Natural Areas, Parks, Recreation, Trails

Managing Visitors and Volunteers NATA workshop to be offered in May

by Natural Areas Training Academy
February 20, 2020

Are you interested in learning more about recreation planning? Would you like to discover insight on how to maintain a volunteer program long-term? Maybe you’re curious about how to create informative interpretive programs for park visitors? ... READ MORE

Category: Natural Resources, Professional Development, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: NATA, Natural Areas, Natural Areas Training Academy, Visitors, Volunteers, Workshops

Invasive Species Invade Paradise

by Michelle Leonard-Mularz
February 26, 2019

National Invasive Species Awareness Week is Monday, February 25th through Sunday, March 3rd. And here in the Florida Keys, we are no stranger to opportunistic invaders trying to takeover habitats that aren’t rightfully theirs. SITUATION An ... READ MORE

Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Horticulture, Invasive Species, Natural Resources
Tags: Invasive Species, Natural Areas

Contemporary Issues in Urban Forest Management: #1 Natural Areas

by Robert Northrop
November 28, 2017

Natural areas within our growing metropolitan regions play a significant role in maintaining the health and economic vitality of residents, and the conservation of wild plants and animals. Management of natural areas, with their intricate ... READ MORE

Category: Forests
Tags: Natural Areas, Urban Forest, Urban Wildlife

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