UF/IFAS GLOBAL BLOGS
Registration is now open for Sarasota County’s 15th Annual Sustainable Communities Workshop. The online event is scheduled for Thursday, October 29 from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. to showcase strategies for healthy, resilient, thriving communities. About the workshop… Read More
When Hurricane Michael swept through the Florida Panhandle in 2018, the category 5 storm left in its wake years’ worth of losses to one of the area’s largest industries, timber. Per estimates from the Florida Forest Service, a… Read More
The UF/IFAS Extension St. Lucie County partners with the WLX TV – the St. Lucie County School Board’s education channel on production of TV shows for the 2019-20 school year. You can watch those shows HERE. We recently… Read More
Below is an UPDATED list of virtual programs currently being offered by UF/IFAS Extension faculty that focus on natural resources in Florida. Click on the link for more information about each program. New programs and dates are continually… Read More
What: Free Webinar- What’s Biting Me? When: Tuesday June 2nd at 11:00 am Presented by: Jim Davis, UF/IFAS Multi-County Extension Director for Hernando and Sumter Counties, and Brooke Moffis, Commercial Horticulture/FFL Agent UF/IFAS Extension Lake County Webinar Link:… Read More
What: Free Webinar- Keeping Bugs & Rats Out of Your House! When: Tuesday May 26 at 1:00 pm Presented by: Dr. Faith Oi, Director of UF/IFAS Pest Management University, and Jim Davis, Multi-County Extension Director for Hernando and… Read More
What: Free Webinar- Wildlife & Invasive Species Education: Florida Master Naturalist Program- Past, Present, and Future When: May 22 at 1:00 pm Presented by: Dr. Marty Main and coordinated by Jim Davis Webinar Link: https://ufl.zoom.us/j/92369361489 Dr. Marty Main… Read More
Florida Supernature continues! Due to the highly successful “Florida Supernature: A Webinar Series” in May, June and July, (see details below) UF/IFAS Extension Specialist, James Stevenson is kicking off a new series starting in September! These classes take… Read More
By Rhett Register GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Every weekday at 4 p.m. EST from April 20 through May 29 (except Memorial Day), Florida Sea Grant will provide live, online classes on coastal topics. These free, 30-minute classes will be… Read More
Getting outdoors for fresh air and recreation is more important than ever. Studies have shown the importance of nature for mental, emotional, and physical wellbeing. For instance, being outside can lower blood pressure and stress hormone levels, enhance… Read More
