In November of 2013 the Hernando County Commission passed the final draft of the Fertilizer Application Ordinance. The ordinance contains new rules and restrictions that effect commercial applicators, municipal workers and homeowners alike and was passed to help… Read More
We hope you will join us for our free W.I.S.E webinars this month! Friday October 9 at 1:00 pm – “The American Alligator” – Updated – This presentation will cover the identification, biology, and life history of Florida’s… Read More
Almost every single piece of plastic ever made still exists. As an alternative to the traditional plastics, we are hearing a new term more and more often – bioplastics. Are bioplastics better? Dr. Maia McGuire answered this question… Read More
Dr. William Lester, UF/IFAS Extension Hernando County Dr. Kathleen Shields, UF/IFAS Hernando County Extension Master Gardener Did you know? Spanish moss is neither Spanish nor a moss. Spanish moss is… Read More
Water Wednesdays in September will feature Microplastics. Microplastics include plastic particles with an upper size limit of 5 mm (0.2 inch). They come from a variety of sources. If you missed the talk on Sept. 9, here… Read More
Common Name: Eastern Gray Squirrel Scientific Name: Sciurus carolinensis Identification: The eastern gray squirrel ranges in size between 17 to 20 inches long and weighs about 1 to 1.5 lbs. The tail of the eastern gray squirrel is… Read More
Hurricanes bring excessive rain. When heavy rains bring flooding to an area, your private well may not be safe to drink. It may be in danger of contamination from pollutants found in the flood waters. If your well… Read More
We live in a world where we are surrounded by plastics. We can find plastics from packaging materials to appliances and medical devices. Plastics have brought many societal benefits, but our current approach to plastic use and disposal… Read More
I’ve been making a lot of tea these days… The CDC has been recommending drinking lots of liquids to relieve coronavirus symptoms, but let’s be honest, any reason is a good excuse to make tea! My go-to right… Read More
Common Name: Florida Softshell Scientific Name: Apalone ferox Identification: The shell of this species is leathery in texture. The carapace does not have any markings, unlike the juveniles. Young softshell turtles have large spots on the shell. Softshell… Read More
As our state continues to grow, wildlife is experiencing habitat loss due to development. In Florida, urban areas are a dominant feature in the landscape, and many of these urban areas are situated near natural wildlife preserves. What… Read More
