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Florida Land Steward Update, December 1, 2023

by Chris DemersAvatar photo
December 1, 2023

 2024 FLORIDA LAND STEWARD WALL CALENDARS ARE HERE! It’s that time of year! Request your copy of the 2024 Florida Land Steward wall calendar. An annual land stewardship tradition, the Florida Land Steward calendar features beautiful photography, ... READ MORE

Category: Conservation, Forests, Invasive Species, Natural Resources, Recreation, Water, Wildlife
Tags: 2024 Calendar, Awards, Family Forest, Florida Land Steward Program, Forest, Forest Health, Forest Management, Hurricane Recovery, Natural Resources, Online Course, School Of Forest Fisheries And Geomatics Sciences, Timber, Tree Farm, Wildlife
An eastern gray squirrel with a bushy tail walks from the pavement to the grass, with its body outstretched as it looks into the camera.

Stories of Gratitude for the World of Wildlife: The Eastern Gray Squirrel

by Zahir Ringgold CordesAvatar photo
November 29, 2023

This November, we celebrated Wildlife Wednesdays with unique stories of gratitude for the animal kingdom. All around us, niche stories of connection, triumph, cooperation, and coexistence are tucked away amongst stands of slash pine, thickets ... READ MORE

Category: Conservation, Wildlife, Work & Life
Tags: Conservation, Environment, Nature, Pgm_EcoNR, Stories_of_gratitude, Wildlife
Two red foxes rest together in a grassy field. One looks back at the camera.

Stories of Gratitude for the World of Wildlife: Foxes 

by Zahir Ringgold CordesAvatar photo
November 22, 2023

This November, we’re celebrating Wildlife Wednesdays with unique stories of gratitude for the animal kingdom. From pollination to pest management, follow along with this month-long blog series each Wednesday to learn why we have much to thank ... READ MORE

Category: Conservation, Natural Resources, Wildlife, Work & Life
Tags: Agriculture, Conservation, Environment, Nature, Pgm_EcoNR, Stories_of_gratitude, Wildlife

Florida Land Steward Update, November 21, 2023

by Chris DemersAvatar photo
November 21, 2023

HAPPY THANKSGIVING! On behalf of Florida Land Steward and Florida Tree Farm Program partners, we THANK YOU for all that you do for the stewardship of forests and natural resources in Florida. Your efforts provide innumerable benefits to the ... READ MORE

Category: Conservation, Forests, Invasive Species, Natural Resources, Recreation, Water, Wildlife
Tags: Awards, Calendar, Christmas Trees, Family Forest, Florida Land Steward Program, Forest, Forest Health, Forest Management, Hurricane Recovery, Natural Resources, Online Course, Timber, Tree Farm, Trees, Wildlife
A branch of wild Beautyberry loaded with berries.

Plants at Their Peak: Bountiful Beautyberry!

by Ashley EllisAvatar photo
November 16, 2023

As autumn unfolds its vibrant tapestry of colors, one striking native shrub stands out, adding brilliant royal purple into the landscape as it feeds migratory birds. Meet the American beautyberry (Callicarpa americana), a deciduous shrub native ... READ MORE

Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Work & Life
Tags: FFL, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Garden, Horticulture, Landscape, Landscaping, Pgm_HortRes, PlantsAtTheirPeak, Wildlife
A close up of a young American alligator's face as it rests atop rocks and plants in a natural environment

Stories of Gratitude for the World of Wildlife: The American Alligator 

by Zahir Ringgold CordesAvatar photo
November 15, 2023

This November, we’re celebrating Wildlife Wednesdays with unique stories of gratitude for the animal kingdom. From pollination to pest management, follow along with this month-long blog series each Wednesday to learn why we have much to thank ... READ MORE

Category: Conservation, Natural Resources, Wildlife
Tags: Conservation, Environment, Nature, Pgm_EcoNR, Stories_of_gratitude, Wildlife

Florida Land Steward Update, November 9, 2023

by Chris DemersAvatar photo
November 9, 2023

THANKS, VETERANS, FOR YOUR SERVICE! We honor and give thanks to all military veterans of the United States Armed Forces. THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE!  Enjoy the Holiday! FALL-WINTER 2023 (Vol 12, No 4) ISSUE OF QUARTERLY FLORIDA LAND STEWARD ... READ MORE

Category: Conservation, Forests, Invasive Species, Natural Resources, Recreation, Water, Wildlife
Tags: Awards, Calendar, Family Forest, Florida Land Steward Program, Forest, Forestry, Hurricane Recovery, Natural Resources, Online Course, Prescribed Fires, Scholarships And Funding, School Of Forest Fisheries And Geomatics Sciences, Timber, Tree Farm, Veterans Day, Wildlife
A meadow of Muhly at Shamrock Park in South Venice. Not pictured here, are several gopher tortoise burrows scattered throughout the muhly grass. Bunch grasses provide valuable shelter for wildlife.

Plants at Their Peak: Magical Muhly!

by Ashley EllisAvatar photo
November 9, 2023

Plants at Their Peak: Magical Muhly!  As late autumn arrives, native Muhly grass (Muhlenbergia capillaris) takes center stage in Florida landscapes, showcasing its natural beauty and ecological significance. Muhly grass is a true spectacle ... READ MORE

Category: Conservation, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Lawn, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Extension, Wildlife
Tags: FFL, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Horticulture, Landscape, Landscaping, Pgm_HortRes, PlantsAtTheirPeak, Wildlife

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