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Hurricane Prep: Securing Your Boat

by Shannon Carnevale
May 5, 2019

Hurricanes are incredibly violent storms that can bring intense winds, heavy rain, floods, storm surge, landslides, tornadoes, and coastal erosion. These storms are capable of causing incredible damage, and the key to protecting your boat is ... READ MORE

Category: Disaster Preparation, Home Management, Natural Resources
Tags: Boating, Disaster, Hurricane, Hurricane Irma, Hurricane Preparation, Hurricane Preparedness, Paxton Evans, Shannon Carnevale, Storm

Commonly Confused Birds in Central Florida

by Shannon Carnevale
July 16, 2018

Knowing how to identify these species from afar can make outdoor activities more enjoyable and create a deep connection to the wildlife habitat we live near. All of the birds discussed below are easy to identify with a little practice. I encourage ... READ MORE

Category: Natural Resources, Wildlife
Tags: Anhinga, Bald Eagle, Commonly Confused, Cormorant, Lara Milligan, Osprey, Paxton Evans, Shannon Carnevale, Vulture

Commonly Confused Snakes in Central Florida

by Shannon Carnevale
April 26, 2018

There are 46 species of snakes in Florida and only 6 of them are venomous. These creatures play an important role in our Florida ecosystems. One described even eats venomous snakes and is a federally protected threatened species. Read on to ... READ MORE

Category: Conservation, Natural Resources, Wildlife
Tags: Commonly Confused, Lara Milligan, Paxton Evans, Shannon Carnevale, Snakes, Wildlife

American White Pelicans: Florida’s Other Snowbird

by Shannon Carnevale
November 22, 2017

American white pelicans are one of the largest birds in North America with wingspans up to 9.5 feet across, or in other words, a wingspan that can reach from your floor to your ceiling (assuming you live in an average Florida home)! Although ... READ MORE

Category: Natural Resources, Wildlife
Tags: Migratory Birds, Paxton Evans, Shannon Carnevale, White Pelicans, Wildlife

How Do Citrus Growers Determine Freeze Damage?

by Paxton Evans
October 26, 2017

More often than not, Central Florida will experience freezing temperatures. These temperatures can cause damage to citrus fruit in some areas almost every winter. Read on to learn how to detect freeze damage if this happens to you. Using Temperature The ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture
Tags: Chris Oswalt, Citrus, Determining Freeze Damage, Freeze Damage, Paxton Evans

Controlling the Asian Citrus Psyllid Just Got More Difficult?

by Paxton Evans
October 26, 2017

Citrus greening- also known as Huanglongbing, or HLB- is an exotic disease that is currently prevalent throughout Florida’s citrus industry. This disease is carried by an invasive insect known as the Asian Citrus Psyllid (ACP) and infects ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Pests & Disease
Tags: Asian Citrus Psyllid, Chris Oswalt, Citrus Greening, HLB, Insecticide Resistance, Paxton Evans

What is 4-H?

by Shreemoyee Ghosh
October 26, 2017

Before 4-H, there was a need for agricultural youth programs. 4-H first began in 1902 in Clark County, Ohio. Over 100 years later, it has become the nation’s largest youth development organization. 4-H aims to help young people, as well as ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth
Tags: 4-H, Paxton Evans, Polk4-H, Shree Ghosh, Youth Development

Nonnative Lizards in Central Florida

by Shannon Carnevale
October 17, 2017

Plants and animals that live outside of their native ranges as a result of human activity are known as nonnative species. Although not all nonnative species become invasive, those that do have the ability to harm ecology, economy, and human ... READ MORE

Category: Invasive Species, Natural Resources, Wildlife
Tags: Central Florida, Commonly Confused, Critter Corner, Invasive Species, Nonnative Species, Paxton Evans, Reptiles, Shannon Carnevale

Aquatic Midges, also known as “Blind Mosquitoes”

by Shannon Carnevale
October 11, 2017

Blind mosquitoes are a type of freshwater midge. This particular type of midge does not bite, suck blood, or carry diseases. However, blind mosquitoes can still be a nuisance and their populations are often extremely difficult to manage. Read ... READ MORE

Category: Natural Resources, Pests & Disease, Water
Tags: Aquatic Midges, Blind Mosquitoes, Freshwater Midges, Midges, Mosquitoes, Paxton Evans, Shannon Carnevale

Hurricane Recovery: Wind-Resistant Trees for Home, Business, and Park Landscaping

by Shannon Carnevale
September 21, 2017

Urban forests are the trees that surround our homes, streets, parking lots, schools, and parks. Urban forests can be used to help mitigate the negative effects caused by urbanization and development. While urban forests have many benefits, some ... READ MORE

Category: Disaster Preparation, Home Landscapes, Natural Resources
Tags: Hurricane Preparedness, Parks, Paxton Evans, Shannon Carnevale, Trees, Urban Forests

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