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Sunrise and overhanging oak trees at Lake Alice.

Tree-SI (Tree Scene Investigation) – Using Genetic Barcoding to Identify Tree Species from a Stump – Part 2 (Show Us the Data! 5)

by Andrew Koeser
June 13, 2025

A Brief Recap In our last post, we detailed a case where a tree had been removed without the necessary permit. One of the key issues was the species of the tree, as some species are granted greater protections than others within the municipality. ... READ MORE

Category: Forests, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Rooted In Tree Research, Show Us The Data!, Urban Forest, Urban Forestry, Urban Forestry Extension
Sunrise and overhanging oak trees at Lake Alice.

Tree-SI (Tree Scene Investigation) – Using Genetic Barcoding to Identify Tree Species from a Stump – Part 1 (Show Us the Data! 4)

by Andrew Koeser
June 11, 2025

A Real-Life Case of Stump the Forester One of the best aspects of working in the tree care industry is the collegial and collaborative mindset shared by its experts and practitioners. If I have a question, I can send it to my peers in academia ... READ MORE

Category: , Forests, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Rooted In Tree Research, Show Us The Data!, Urban Forest, Urban Forestry, Urban Forestry Extension

Sun Safe & Summer Fun: Master the 5 S’s!

by ambernorris
June 11, 2025

Stay Safe with the 5 S’s! Coauthor and Edited by Joshua Payne, RDN, LDN - Extension Agent I, Nutrition and Health Summer's here, and that means more time outdoors, enjoying the beautiful sunshine! While we all love a good dose of vitamin ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Agriculture, Home Landscapes, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Teaching, Work & Life
Tags: 4-H, Anorris, Family, Florida, Garden, Gardening, Health, Hillsborough, Hillsborough County, Life Skills, Master Gardener, Tampa, Tampa Bay, UF/IFAST Extension, Youth

Cultivating Curiosity: How “Flip My Florida Yard” is Turning Small Actions into Big Impacts

by Alyssa Vinson
June 6, 2025

In the latest episode of Cultivating Curiosity, hosts Alyssa Vinson and Taylor Clem sit down with Chad Crawford, the energetic creator and host of the hit PBS show Flip My Florida Yard. What starts as a conversation about landscaping quickly ... READ MORE

Category: , Florida-Friendly Landscaping
Tags: Cultivating Curiosity, Flip My Florida Yard, Florida-friendly Landscaping, Uf/ifas Extension, UF/IFAS Podcasts

Great Florida Pollinator Census

by ambernorris
May 29, 2025

Are you fascinated by the buzzing world of bees, butterflies, and other vital pollinators? Do you want to contribute to important scientific research right from your community? Then mark your calendars and get ready to become a citizen scientist! The ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Agriculture, , Clubs & Volunteers, Curriculum, Events, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Teaching, Wildlife
Tags: 4-H Agent, AI Identification, Ambernorris, Citizen Science, Citizen Scientist, Community Science, Florida 4-H, Google Lens, Great Southern Pollinator Census, Hillsborough County, Hillsborough County Extension Office, Isilvasy, Participate In Pollinator Census, Pollinator Census, Pollinator Identification, Ufifasextension, Volunteer For Pollinators

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