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UF/IFAS TEAMS Opportunities December 18, 2025

by Kate Wieland
December 18, 2025

UF/IFAS TEAMS Opportunities for December 18, 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
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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
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You’re Invited – 2025 UF/IFAS Bookstore Open House!

by Rolando Negron
December 1, 2025

Fifty Years of Books, Outreach, and Impact: Celebrate with Us at the UF/IFAS Bookstore Open House  For five decades, the UF/IFAS Bookstore has connected Floridians with trusted, science-based information. From in-house printing presses to ... READ MORE

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Tags: 50th Anniversary, Bookstore Open House, December Events, Educational Tools, Extension Outreach, Faculty Publications, Florida Extension, Online Bookstore, Publishing With UF/IFAS, Research-based Information, Rolando Negron, Science-based Resources, UF/IFAS Authors, UF/IFAS Bookstore, UF/IFAS Events, UF/IFAS Publications
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New at the UF/IFAS Bookstore: Commercial Ornamental Nursery Scouting Manual

by Rolando Negron
September 15, 2025

Florida’s ornamental nursery industry is one of the largest in the nation, supplying colorful plants to homes, businesses, and landscapes. Along with that success comes a challenge: keeping crops healthy while protecting them from pests ... READ MORE

Category: , UF/IFAS Communications, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Caroline R. Warwick, Commercial Ornamental Nursery, Florida Nursery Industry, Horticulture, IPM Practices, Lance S. Osborne, Liz Felter, MREC, Nursery Scouting, Ornamental Plants, Pest Management, Plant Health, Rolando Negron, S. Chris Marble, Scouting Manual, Sustainable Practices, UF/IFAS Bookstore

Just In: Florida Mangroves ID Guide Now Available

by Rolando Negron
July 31, 2025

Mangroves are more than just striking coastal plants—they play a critical role in Florida’s ecosystems, offering shoreline protection, wildlife habitat, and natural filtration. However, mangroves can be tricky to tell apart—but now it’s ... READ MORE

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Tags: Alyssa Vinson, Coastal Ecosystems, Environmental Education, Field Guide, Florida Coast, Florida Mangroves, Hillsborough County Extension, Mangrove ID Guide, Native Plants, Plant Identification, Protected Species, Rolando Negron, UF/IFAS Bookstore, Urban Forestry
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Plant This, Not That: UF/IFAS Experts Help You Landscape the Florida-Friendly Way

by Rolando Negron
June 10, 2025

Some plants may look great on the shelf at your local nursery, but they can wreak havoc once planted. Invasive species often escape our yards and spread fast, threatening Florida’s natural ecosystems and costing time and money to control.Plant ... READ MORE

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Tags: Environmental Education, Extension Resources, Florida Gardening, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Horticulture, Invasive Species, Landscaping Tips, Morgan Pinkerton, Native Plants, Rachel Gutner, Rolando Negron, Sandra Wilson, Sustainable Gardening, Tina McIntyre, UF/IFAS Bookstore, UF/IFAS Publications
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The Florida Manatee: Biology and Conservation

by Rolando Negron
February 20, 2025

If you've ever marveled at the gentle nature of Florida’s iconic sea cow, The Florida Manatee: Biology and Conservation is a book you won’t want to miss. Written by renowned scientists Roger L. Reep, emeritus professor from the Department ... READ MORE

Category: , NATURAL RESOURCES, UF/IFAS Communications, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research, UF/IFAS Teaching
Tags: Aquatic Animals, Ecosystem Conservation, Endangered Species, Environmental Science, Florida Manatee, Florida Wildlife, Manatee Conservation, Manatee Protection, Manatee Research, Marine Biology, Marine Mammals, Robert Bonde, Roger Reep, Rolando Negron, UF/IFAS Bookstore, Wildlife Conservation
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Pocket-Sized Guides for Exploring Florida’s Plants and Wildlife

by Rolando Negron
January 13, 2025

Florida’s natural beauty is endless—from its colorful butterflies and iconic palm trees to its rich wildlife and wildflowers. Whether you’re out birdwatching, exploring coastal trails, or just curious about what’s growing in your backyard, ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, , NATURAL RESOURCES, UF/IFAS Communications, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Teaching
Tags: Bird Watching Florida, Explore Florida, Folding Field Guides, Invasive Species, Nature Guides, Pocked-Sized Field Guides, Rolando Negron, UF/IFAS Bookstore, Wild Plants, Wildlife
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Tracing the Legends and Legacy of Florida’s Natural Springs

by Rolando Negron
January 9, 2025

Florida’s natural springs aren’t just pretty places to swim—they’re living connections to the state’s ancient past. In her book, Florida Natural Springs: A History, Gainesville-based author and instructional designer Holly Sprinkle ... READ MORE

Category: UF/IFAS Communications, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Aquatic Ecosystems, Florida History, Florida Natural Springs, Florida Springs Ecology, Holly Sprinkle, Natural Wonders Of Florida, Rolando Negron, Springhunters, UF/IFAS Bookstore, UF/IFAS Communications, UF/IFAS Extension

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