UF/IFAS GLOBAL BLOGS
Written by: Heidi Copeland, UF/IFAS Extension Leon County Samantha Kennedy, UF/IFAS Extension Wakulla County Sustainability should not just be a buzzword during Earth Month. The fact that everybody either shops for or eats groceries means the whole grocery shopping… Read More
Mardi Gras is typically a happy time where celebrations and parades carry late into the night. But, if you are like me, you do not see happiness, fun, and colorful beauty. All you see is mountains of plastic… Read More
Do you know how to recycle? Well, of course! It’s pretty easy right, just toss items in the bin. If only it were that simple! You are probably guilty of these recycling faux pas, even if you are… Read More
Today, organized sports are about much more than the teams taking the field. Team officials must be aware of all components of their organization, including their ability to impact and influence our communities. Green Business Partners – Baltimore… Read More
Although it will still feel like summer for several more months, the summer vacation for students is over half way through. Students will be starting back classes next month, but our 4-Hers will hopefully be taking fond memories… Read More
UF/IFAS Extension Sarasota County delivered composting services for the recent NCAA Women’s Rowing Championships held at Nathan Benderson Park, despite waves of rainstorms thrown at the area by an approaching tropical storm. The May 23-27 event drew hundreds… Read More
“Let’s Talk” is a new series of classes and open-discussion workshops focused on the issues facing us in Sarasota County. The first offering in this series focuses on recycling, with waste reduction, recycling, composting, and other topics on… Read More
Arbor Day Tavares, FL Members from the 4-H Lake County Council and Southside and Friends 4-H Club teamed up on January 20, 2018 with the city of Tavares, FL for Arbor Day. Ten 4-H youth members facilitated a… Read More
You’ve probably seen more people carrying around reusable water bottles during the last few years. These bottles are made of glass, metal, or sturdy plastic, making them more durable—and thus reusable—than your typical disposable water bottle. However, reusable… Read More
Make Mulch, Not Waste: Beginning Saturday, December 26, 2015, residents who receive curbside waste collection service from Miami-Dade County can recycle their Christmas trees by taking them to one of the County’s Trash and Recycling Centers* (TRCs) or… Read More
