Tag: St. Lucie County

Florida Master Naturalist 20th Anniversary Graduate Spotlight on Eva Ries-St. Lucie County Public Lands Coordinator for Audubon Florida’s JayWatch

by Ken Gioeli
September 1, 2021

The Florida Master Naturalist marks an important 20th anniversary in 2021. We’re highlighting successes of the Florida Master Naturalist Program (FMNP) as part of this celebration. This blog features my interview with Florida Master Naturalist ... READ MORE

Category: Natural Resources, Professional Development, UF/IFAS Extension, Wildlife
Tags: Conservation, Endangered Species, Ethics, Eva Ries, Florida Master Naturalist, Florida Master Naturalist Program, FMNP, Scrub Jay, St. Lucie, St. Lucie County

Fragrant Prickly Apple: A Rare Plant Found Only in St. Lucie County

by Kristie Popa
February 23, 2021

Fragrant prickly apple is a very rare plant only found in St. Lucie County. It should not be confused with prickly pear cactus which is commonly found in uplands throughout central and south Florida. FRAGRANT PRICKLY APPLE Harrisia fragrans ... READ MORE

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Tags: Cactus, Prickly Apple Cactus, Rare Plant, St. Lucie County

UF Leads Trend to Open Food Businesses with Workshops

by BLOGS.IFAS
April 19, 2018

FELLSMERE, Fla. – Kimberly and George Vecchio wanted to reinvent their 20-acre farm near Vero Beach from mostly animals to produce so they could start a food business. Though George had been a gourmet chef for more than 20 years, they didn’t ... READ MORE

Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Events, Fruits & Vegetables, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Extension, Food Business Workshops, IFAS, News, St. Lucie County

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