Category: UF/IFAS Extension

UF/IFAS TEAMS Opportunities December 4, 2025

by Kate Wieland
December 4, 2025

UF/IFAS TEAMS Opportunities for December 4, 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

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

Category: , UF/IFAS Communications, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Teaching
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

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

Category: , UF/IFAS Communications, UF/IFAS Extension
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

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

Category: , UF/IFAS Communications, UF/IFAS Extension
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

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

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

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

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

by Rolando Negron
September 1, 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

Keep Monarchs Safe: A Fun and Educational Way to Learn About Monarch Butterflies

by Rolando Negron
August 9, 2024

Monarch butterflies are perhaps the most celebrated insects in the world. But monarch populations can decline without our protection, and their spectacular migrations could soon be a thing of the past. Fortunately, we can take some simple ... READ MORE

Category: UF/IFAS Communications, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Butterflies, Butterfly Conservation, Butterfly Gardens, Coloring Books, Educational Resources, Florida 4-H, Jaret C. Daniels, Kristin Rossetti, Monarch Butterflies, Pollinators, Rolando Negron, Samm Wehman Epstein, UF/IFAS Bookstore

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