The last week of July is upon us. Back-to-school season can be stressful for some families. Budgets are tight, prices are rising, and the school supply list feels longer than ever. Below are five tips to consider or complete as the new school ... READ MORE
Category: Money Matters
The Indian River Lagoon is a vibrant ecosystem full of important seagrasses. Those seagrasses act as habitats and nurseries for marine species like manatees, sea turtles, fish, crabs and more, and the seagrasses also serve as their critical ... READ MORE
Category: , Coasts & Marine, Conservation, Events, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS, Water
St. Lucie Earth Day Festival occurs in 2025 on April 12th. UF/IFAS Extension St. Lucie County is attending the festival with two tables this year. You can find us by looking for the 4-H or Master Gardener Volunteer table. Each table has a ... READ MORE
Category: Events
Welcome! My name is Josey Pearce Keener. I recently started as UF/IFAS Extension and St. Lucie County’s Family Consumer Science Agent. I will focus on educational programs related to financial resource management and food entrepreneurship ... READ MORE
Category: UF/IFAS ExtensionDo you spend time out on the Indian River Lagoon? Whether you enjoy boating, canoeing, fishing, kayaking, snorkeling or just soaking up the sun in these critical estuaries, Florida Sea Grant is calling on volunteers for the Eyes on Seagrass ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, Conservation, Natural Resources, SFYL Hot Topic, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research, Wildlife
What: Scientist in Every School teacher workshop Where: The UF/IFAS plant pathology department, Fifield Hall, 2550 Hull Road, Gainesville. When: July 25, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Contact: Megan Winslow, winslow@ufl.edu About: A ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Pests & Disease, Professional Development, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Teaching
Some nonnative reptile species found in Florida are fast and flee quickly from people with cameras. Its recommended that nonnative reptiles be reported using ivegot1 or Eddmaps. Capturing photos and videos can be tricky and often need telephoto ... READ MORE
Category: , Conservation, Home Landscapes, Invasive Species, Natural Resources, WildlifeWe are celebrating the service of Debbie McManus with 4-H. At an appreciation party on June 23, 2023, an array of representatives showed up in honor and respect of Debbie for a job well done. It was certainly mixed emotions to see her go yet ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Agriculture
The mission of the Florida Master Naturalist Program (FMNP) is to promote awareness, understanding, and respect of Florida's natural world among Florida's citizens and visitors. We’re highlighting graduates of the Florida Master Naturalist ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, Conservation, Forests, Invasive Species, Natural Resources, Recreation, UF/IFAS Extension, Wildlife
Now that we are squarely into 2022, we can start to look forward to all that the new year will bring us. What we won't look forward to are all the credit card bills the post office will bring us. To help alleviate that holiday debt, let's ... READ MORE
Category: , Money Matters, Work & Life