Will my worms eat that? Many people, myself included, look for every opportunity to skip a trip to the dumpster and instead, retain value. Several weeds in the garden are picked throughout the year, and you may be wondering: "do I really ... READ MORE
Category: Home Landscapes, Natural Resources
Mother of millions (Kalanchoe x houghtonii) is a hybrid resulting from the interploid cross between K. daigremontiana and K. delagoensis, both native to Madagascar (Dias et. al 2025). Situation Mother of millions, (Kalanchoe x houghtonii) ... READ MORE
Category: Natural Resources
What is Brucellosis? Brucellosis is a bacterial disease that can affect both humans and animals. It's often transmitted through contact with infected animals, their products, or through the air. It causes fever, joint pain, and fatigue. Wild ... READ MORE
Category: Food Safety, Recreation, UF/IFAS Extension, Wildlife
Composting is a big hit in Nassau County! People are excited to recycle their food scraps, cardboard, and yard waste. Below are pictures and information. The next Therm n' Worm Compost & Learn Composting Workshop is scheduled for November ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Conservation, Farm Management, Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Lawn, Natural Resources, Pests & Disease
Introduction Cowpea (Vigna unguiculata), variety "Iron/Clay" is an abundant source of high protein plant biomass. This plant material can be composted to produce a net gain in total nitrogen on the farm. After mixing and management, storage-ready ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Conservation, Crops, Farm Management, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS Extension, Water
How You Can Help Monarch Butterflies in Nassau County Monarch butterflies are more than just a pretty sight in our gardens—they’re important pollinators that help keep our environment healthy. Unfortunately, Monarch populations are in trouble, ... READ MORE
Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Extension
About Little NaNa Dune is located in a particularly historical and geographically significant place in Florida, American Beach. This is an important area for African American heritage in north Florida. It contains many significant buildings ... READ MORE
Category: Clubs & Volunteers, Coasts & Marine, Conservation, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Extension
Florida Master Naturalist Program: Invasive Plants of Florida The University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences Extension Nassau County is proud to offer the Florida Master Naturalist Program: Invasive Plants of Florida ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, Conservation, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Forests, Home Landscapes, Invasive Species, Natural Resources, Recreation, UF/IFAS Extension, Water, Wildlife
Letter from the Director Dear Nassau County Residents, We hope that everyone fared well during the storm. Nassau County and the University of Florida provide many resources to all Floridians to help in mitigation, protection, and recovery. ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Agriculture, Events, Home Landscapes, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Extension
A Landscape Language Although it may sound strange, we speak an inherent language with our environment. Humans evolved in our environment, inseparable from everything around us. As such, we once learned and understood different patterns, structures, ... READ MORE
Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Lawn, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Extension