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Section from the This or That cover page highlighting two of the commonly confused species included in the ID guide.

This or That? A Beginner’s Guide to Commonly Misidentified Animals and Plants in Florida

by Rolando Negron
December 12, 2025

See the Difference: Florida’s Look-Alike Species Made Simple Is that a cormorant or an anhinga? An alligator or a crocodile? Poison ivy or Virginia creeper? If you’ve ever hesitated before answering, This or That? A Beginner’s Guide to ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, AGRICULTURE, , HOME LANDSCAPES, NATURAL RESOURCES, UF/IFAS Communications, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research, UF/IFAS Teaching
Tags: Environmental Education, Field Guides, Florida Animals, Florida Ecosystems, Florida Nature, Florida Plants, Florida Wildlife, Invasive Species Florida, Native Species Florida, Rolando Negron, Species Identification, UF/IFAS Bookstore, UF/IFAS Publications, Wildlife Identification Guide
Olive Ridley turtle hatchling crawling on sand towards the ocean

UF/IFAS TEAMS Opportunities December 11, 2025

by Kate Wieland
December 11, 2025

UF/IFAS TEAMS Opportunities for December 11, 2025 IFAS Human Resources has now created an opportunity for you to view, at a glance, newly posted IFAS TEAMS positions. Please click on the link for further details. These positions were vacant ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, AGRICULTURE, NATURAL RESOURCES, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Communications, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research, UF/IFAS Teaching, Work & Life
Tags: Ifas Jobs, Job Postings, TEAMS Jobs, TEAMS Opportunities
Bob Hochmuth and Wanda Laughlin handling a row of hydroponic lettuce at the NFREC. Photo taken on 03-14-17.

DIY Hydroponic Gardens: A Comprehensive Guide

by Rolando Negron
September 5, 2024

No soil? No sunlight? Little space? No problem! With hydroponics, you can grow plants anywhere, even in areas with limited water. In DIY Hydroponic Gardens, Tyler Baras, also known as Farmer Tyler, has the perfect solution. In its pages, ... READ MORE

Category: AGRICULTURE, , UF/IFAS Communications, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Farmer Tyler, Growing Plants Without Soil, Hydroponic Gardening, Hydroponic Systems, Hydroponics Gardening Guide, Robert (Bob) Hochmuth, Rolando Negron, Tyler Baras, UF/IFAS Bookstore, UF/IFAS Horticultural Sciences Department

UF/IFAS Bookstore’s Holiday Open House Shopping Extravaganza!

by Rolando Negron
November 30, 2023

Join us on December 7-8, 2023, from 9:00 am – 4:00 pm for a festive dive into the holiday spirit at our special Holiday Open House shopping event at UF/IFAS Bookstore. We're turning the dial up on the festive vibes, and you're invited to join ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, AGRICULTURE, HOME LANDSCAPES, NATURAL RESOURCES, Professional Development, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Teaching
Tags: 4-H Clubs, 4-H Youth Development, Agriculture, Agronomy, Alachua County, Announcements, Apiculture, Bark Beetles, Beneficial Snakes, Bird Watching, Birding, Book Club, Bookstore, Bugs, Butterflies, Department Of Entomology And Nematology, Entomology, Entomology And Nematology, Extension, Florida Master Gardener Volunteer, Florida Museum Of Natural History, Florida Youth Naturalist Program, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Gardening, Gulf Coast Research And Education Center, IF/IFAS Bookstore, Institute Of Food And Agricultural Sciences, Integrated Pest Management, Invasive Species, Mangroves, Mosquitoes, Mushrooms, Natural Resources, Outdoor Recreation, Pollinators, Publications, Rolando Negron, Sea Turtles, Soil And Water Science, Urban Forestry, Water Resources

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