Tag: Shannon Carnevale
Naturally Florida Receives National Award
August 5, 2022
Naturally Florida has been publishing monthly podcast episodes about Florida and the wild things that live here for just over a year. Launching in June 2021, there are currently 18+ episodes available for public consumption. Naturally Florida ... READ MORE
Category: Natural ResourcesTags: Awards, Lmilligan, Naturally Florida Podcast, Shannon Carnevale
New Episode from Naturally Florida: “Rat Poisons and Wildlife: What’s the Big Deal?”
July 18, 2022
Rodenticides are a specific type of pesticide used to control rats and mice, also known as rat poisons, but they can have impacts throughout the food chain if not used correctly. In this episode, we will explore the science behind rodenticides, ... READ MORE
Category: Home Landscapes, Natural Resources, Pests & Disease, WildlifeTags: Featured, Integrated Pest Management, Lmilligan, Naturally Florida Podcast, Pest Management, Rats, Rodenticides, Shannon Carnevale
Giant African Land Snails: What You Need to Know
July 6, 2022
By now you have heard about the discovery of Giant African Lands Snails in Pasco County, which is a nonnative, invasive mollusk. The area is currently under a quarantine which prohibits the movement of plant materials in or out of the New ... READ MORE
Category: Home Landscapes, Invasive Species, Lawn, Pests & DiseaseTags: Anne Yasalonis, Ayasalonis, Giant African Land Snails, Invasive, Nonnative, Nonnative Species, Pests, Shannon Carnevale, Snails
Lakes Appreciation Day Camp 2022
June 9, 2022
Join Polk County 4-H for a family day camp to celebrate Lakes Appreciation Month! Every July is Lakes Appreciation Month, let's celebrate by learning about our local lakes! Polk County is home to over 500 named lakes. This July learn how ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Camp, RecreationTags: Lakes, Polk4-H, Shannon Carnevale, Shree Ghosh
New Episode from Naturally Florida: “Toads as Big as Your Head! Cane Toads in Florida”
June 7, 2022
Cane toads are well known for posing a threat to our pets. They are one of many invasive animal species we have here in Florida. In this episode you will learn all about this invasive toad species, how it became established in Florida, impacts ... READ MORE
Category: Home Landscapes, Invasive Species, Natural Resources, Pests & Disease, WildlifeTags: Invasive Species, Lara Milligan, Living With Wildlife, Naturally Florida Podcast, Shannon Carnevale, Wildlife
Let’s Talk about Invasive Species Vocabulary
May 12, 2022
Invasive species outreach is critical to the successful detection and rapid response to invasive species threats in Florida's natural areas and urban areas. Unfortunately, due to the complex nature of invasion science, communication around invasive ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Invasive Species, Natural ResourcesTags: Communication, Invasive Plants, Invasive Species, Shannon Carnevale, UF_ISC
New Episode from Naturally Florida: “Coyotes are here to stay!”
April 19, 2022
You have probably seen headlines about coyote population explosions, or perhaps your NextDoor app has informed you about recent coyote sightings in your neighborhood. Coyotes still feel like a relatively new species here in Florida, but they ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Conservation, Home Landscapes, Natural Resources, WildlifeTags: Coyotes, Invasive Species, Lara Milligan, Living With Wildlife, Lmilligan, Naturally Florida Podcast, Podcast, Range Change, Shannon Carnevale