Category: UF/IFAS Research

Every Count Counts: Why Local Pollinator Observations Matter

by Lauren Spaduzzi
June 16, 2026

When people think of scientific research, they often picture Bunsen burners, beakers, and scientists in white lab coats hunched over microscopes. But some of the most valuable data comes from community members observing the world around ... READ MORE

Category: , Conservation, Events, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Natural Resources, Relationships & Family, Research, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research, Wildlife
Tags: Central Florida, Citizen Science, Citizen Scientist, Florida, Florida-friendly Landscaping, Garden, Great Florida Pollinator Census, Greatsoutheastpollinatorcensus, Hillsborough, Hillsborough County, Uf/ifas Extension, Youth

The Hidden Grove: Bringing Home Florida’s Citrus

by Alyssa Vinson
April 17, 2026

When You Think of Citrus, What Comes to Mind? As I wrapped up this month’s episode of Roots in the Sunshine, I wanted to pause and ask a simple question: What do people think of when they think of citrus? I asked a few folks and listened ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research
Tags: Urban Forestry Extension

A Cut Below: How Pruning Techniques and Timing Impact Damage and Regrowth (Tree Journal Club 9)

by Andrew Koeser
November 10, 2025

Decades of research on pruning the aboveground parts of trees have given us a solid foundation for today’s best management practices. While the science isn’t exhaustive—no one’s tested every species or situation—it’s taught us a ... READ MORE

Category: Forests, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research
Tags: Rooted In Tree Research, Tree Research Journal Club, Urban Forest, Urban Forestry, Urban Forestry Extension

The Dirt behind the Data

by Alyssa Vinson
September 22, 2025

During the first week of September, a week marked by surprisingly brisk morning air, the Koeser Lab team gathered to perform some necessary and challenging tasks. In previous Show Us the Data! posts, we gave you a glimpse into the world of field ... READ MORE

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

What the Moss Can Tell Us (Journal Club 6)

by Alyssa Vinson
July 18, 2025

The icon of the south, a sweeping live oak draped in the filamentous curtains of Spanish moss (Tillandsia usneoides). Shrouded in misconception, dripping in cultural significance and once upon a time adding the fluff to the cushions of early ... READ MORE

Category: Home Landscapes, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research
Tags: Rooted In Tree Research, Tree Research Journal Club, Uf/ifas Extension, Urban Forestry Extension

Anvil vs. Bypass: The Saga Continues

by Alyssa Vinson
May 5, 2025

What we've been up to: On a sunny day in April (the day before my birthday in fact) I spent a joyful hour in a field of young oak trees. Was I perusing the branches for birds or sitting idly with a book of poetry in hand? Maybe I was on my ... READ MORE

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

Seeing the World with New Tech: 4-H Explores AI, Geomatics, and Beyond

by ambernorris
March 21, 2025

Have you ever wondered how researchers truly understand the world around us? How do they identify species, map landscapes, and analyze environmental changes? Well, Hillsborough County 4-H is diving deep into the fascinating realm ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, , Conservation, Forests, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research, UF/IFAS Teaching
Tags: 4-H, AI, Chris-marble, Communication, Geomatics, Geomatics Extension, Global/tag/marble, School Of Forest Fisheries And Geomatics Sciences, Technology, Youth Development

How to select a Cover Crop?

by Wael Elwakil
June 26, 2024

Cover crops are planted during the off-season after the main commodity for various benefits. So..., what are the characteristics of a good cover crop? Requires only a short period to grow so that it doesn’t interfere with the main ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Crops, Fruits & Vegetables, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research

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