Have you ever been out on a walk or hike with others and confidently identified a nearby bird or plant, only to be told that you are mistaken? You aren't alone, this has happened to everyone. There are so many species that look alike. Sometimes ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, Conservation, Natural Resources, Recreation, Water, Wildlife
From tracking pythons in Big Cypress National Preserve to trapping invasive tegus in South Florida, University of Florida students are stepping out of the classroom to gain hands-on experience in some of the state's most vulnerable ecosystems ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation, Invasive Species, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Research, Wildlife
From protecting communities during storms to helping combat climate change, mangroves provide some of the most valuable ecosystem services on Earth. Understanding these benefits highlights why protecting and restoring mangrove forests is important ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, Conservation, Disaster Preparation, Natural Resources, Recreation, Water, Wildlife
Summer is winding down; it's pre-season time. While the timing may match, I'm not referring to pre-season football; I'm talking about pre-hunting season. A big part of pre-season work for many hunters and land managers here in NW Florida is ... READ MORE
Category: Events, Natural Resources, Wildlife
Aiming for a sunset stroll last week at Pensacola Beach, we stopped at the Park East lot and headed for the dune walkover. Just before entering the boardwalk, my daughter noticed a wooden box mounted adjacent to it. It was the size and shape ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, Conservation, Natural Resources, Wildlife
A few nights ago, my daughter and I walked the beach at sunset. She was heading back to college the next day, so we soaked in one last summer beach memory. As we walked, we chatted about the detritus in the wrack line—algae-covered driftwood, ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, Natural Resources, Wildlife
Developed by our Ecology and Natural Resources program, the "Wondering About Wildlife?" blog series provides answers to frequently asked questions and concerns about the wildlife around us. This blog focuses on non-native rodent species and ... READ MORE
Category: Home Landscapes, Natural Resources, Pests & Disease, Wildlife
Last week in the middle of that brutal stretch of extreme heat (temperatures in the upper 90’s, heat indexes reading 108-118), I walked out in our office garden to stretch my legs. An overhead irrigation sprayer was on for the parched ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation, Natural Resources, Wildlife
In Florida and elsewhere, cities are a mixture of exotic and native species. These novel or “recombinant ecosystems” represent unique plant and animal communities that have been purposely or accidentally created by humans. The question posed ... READ MORE
Category: , Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Invasive Species, Lawn, Turf, UF/IFAS Extension, Wildlife
GAINESVILLE, Florida -- The University of Florida has received a $5,000 grant from the Florida Sea Turtle Grants Program to conduct the first comprehensive, statewide study of Florida’s thousands of dedicated sea turtle volunteers. The ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation, Natural Resources, Water, Wildlife