In the Panhandle, we are blessed to be surrounded by some of the most beautiful and ecologically diverse, fresh & marine water bodies on the planet. Paddle sports are the perfect way to experience. So, get out and explore! The oldest ... READ MORE
Category: Natural Resources
Hurricane season begins this year on June 1st and ends November 30th. As Floridians, we face the possibility of hurricanes each year. This simply goes with the territory. During these months, it’s important to plan for the threat of a hurricane, ... READ MORE
Category: Natural ResourcesPlease read full newsletter here_Extensionconnection January 2017 READ MORE
Category: UF/IFAS Extension“What if I said you could add up to ten years to your life? A long healthy life is not an accident. It begins with good genes, but it also depends on good habits. If you adopt the right lifestyle, experts say, chances are you may ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation, Natural ResourcesThe Community Collaborative Rain, Hail, and Snow Network (CoCoRaHS) is an organization of volunteers that collect and measure precipitation in the backyards of citizens from the Atlantic to the Pacific. CoCoRaHS is a wonderful opportunity to ... READ MORE
Category: Natural ResourcesThis week’s showers are stimulating all kinds of plant growth and development. Some are producing showy, bright blooms now while others will be blooming later. Some of these plants are critically important to specific insects. Without the ... READ MORE
Category: Natural Resources, UF/IFAS ExtensionTallahassee Democrat September 11, 2015 By: Kathy Kinsey Solomon’s Seal. Photo by Kathy Kinsey. Are you looking for a stunning plant for your garden? A plant that just can’t be beat? Though I am always ... READ MORE
Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home LandscapesLes Harrison is the UF/IFAS Wakulla County Extension Director As parents ready their children for the new school year, nature is already preparing for next spring by sending out mass quantities of seeds for the coming year's growing season. ... READ MORE
Category: Home Landscapes, Pests & DiseaseUF/IFAS-Leon County Extension Center is offering the public another opportunity for a FREE Demo Water Bath Canning Workshop for those unable to attend the one held in July. This class is for the general public who want to learn basic water ... READ MORE
Category: Food Safety, Work & LifeAdapted from Keeping Food Safe During an Emergency (USDA). Is food in the refrigerator safe during a power outage? It should be safe as long as power is out no more than 4 hours. Keep the door closed as much as possible. Discard any perishable ... READ MORE
Category: Food Safety, Work & Life