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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
January 27, 2026

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 Books, UF/IFAS Bookstore, UF/IFAS Publications, Wildlife Identification Guide
Yonkers, NY - US - Sep 21, 2024 Van der Donck Park at Larkin Pla

Explore the Intersection of Nature and Urban Life with Urban Ecology for Citizens and Planners

by Rolando Negron
October 16, 2024

Urban areas and nature may seem at odds, but they can work together beautifully. Urban Ecology for Citizens and Planners by Gail Hansen, Associate Professor in the Department of Environmental Horticulture at the University of Florida, and ... READ MORE

Category: , HOME LANDSCAPES, NATURAL RESOURCES, UF/IFAS Communications, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Biophilic Urbanism, Citizen Involvement In Urban Ecology, Environmental Policy In Urban Planning, Gail Hansen, Green City Development, Green Spaces In Cities, Integrating Nature Into Urban Design, Joseli Macedo, Rolando Negron, Sustainable Urban Planning, UF/IFAS Bookstore, Urban Ecology Book, Urban Ecosystems And Green Initiatives, Urban Sustainability Solutions

How to Build a Treefrog House

by Marc Turchin
September 4, 2024

Ever want to build a treefrog house in your yard? Dr. Steve Johnson, UF/IFAS Wildlife Ecology and Conservation, says you can build one for your yard in 3 easy steps. Here's how: https://youtu.be/N_4gI46hpF0?si=3UwRGaLnrTN16Vci The treefrog ... READ MORE

Category: Blog Community, HOME LANDSCAPES, NATURAL RESOURCES, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Video, Work & Life
Tags: Frogs, TreeFrog House, Treefrogs, UF/IFAS, University Of Florida, Wildlife Ecology
Upscale Suburban Tropical Home

Basics of Landscaping in Florida/Conceptos Básicos del Paisajismo en Florida

by Rolando Negron
May 1, 2024

We are pleased to announce our newest publication, Basics of Landscaping in Florida/Conceptos Básicos del Paisajismo en Florida, developed collaboratively by UF/IFAS Extension Professionals Hannah Wooten from Orange County, Morgan Pinkerton ... READ MORE

Category: HOME LANDSCAPES, UF/IFAS Communications, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Eco-friendly Landscaping, Florida Gardening, Florida Landscaping, Hannah Wooten, Landscape Design Strategies, Landscape Management Tips, Landscaping Techniques, Leah Welch, Michele Wood, Morgan Pinkerton, Professional Landscaping Certification, Rolando Negron, Sustainable Landscaping Practices, Tatiana Sanchez-Jones, Tina McIntyre, Water Conservation In Landscaping, Water-efficient Landscaping

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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