Category: UF/IFAS Extension

Florida Master Naturalist Program: Invasive Plants of Florida

by David Hébert
April 13, 2026

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, Pests & Disease, Recreation, UF/IFAS Extension, Water, Wildlife
Tags: Conservation, FMNP, Invasive Plants, Invasive Species, Natural Florida, Natural Resources, Northeast Florida

2026 UF/IFAS Compost Consortium

by David Hébert
March 12, 2026

Mark your calendars, composters! This spring, come to the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences Compost Consortium! WHERE: Mid-Florida Research and Education Center 2725 S. Binion Road Apopka, FL 32703 WHEN: ... READ MORE

Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Coasts & Marine, Community Volunteers, Conservation, Crops, Farm Management, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Food Safety, Forests, Fruits & Vegetables, Health & Nutrition, Home Landscapes, Home Management, Horticulture, Invasive Species, Lawn, Livestock, Natural Resources, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease, Recreation, Turf, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research, UF/IFAS Teaching, Water, Wildlife, Work & Life
Tags: Compost, Composting, Litter, Livestock, Soil, Soil Amendment, Soil PH, UF/IFAS, Upcoming, Vegetable Garden Soil

What is a Nassau County 4-H member?

by Kelsey Irvine
January 12, 2026

Here in Nassau County 4-H, we do more than do “things”. We create intentional and impactful programs for our county’s youth through cooperative opportunities, events, contests, clubs, and more. Being a member here means you’re part ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: 4-H, 4-H Member, 4-H Memberships, Clubs, Nassau County, Nassau County 4-H, Youth, Youth Development

Composting with Iron/Clay Cowpea (Vigna unguiculata)

by David Hébert
December 19, 2025

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

2025 Landscape Matters Programs

by Taylor Clem, PhD
October 7, 2025

Gardens and Roses When: January 9, 2025; 6pm – 7pm Where: Online or In-Person, 25 N 4th Street, Fernandina Beach, FL 32034 Registration Link: https://ufl.zoom.us/meeting/register/vAYF1i3TQgqc2WXOKsfcKw An unequivocal component of ... READ MORE

Category: Events, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes, Lawn, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Camellia, Compost, Creative, Education, Extension, FFL, Florida-Friendly, Florida-Friendly Landscapes, Florida-friendly Landscaping, Garden, IFAS, Landscape Matters, Master Gardener Volunteer, Master Gardeners, Nassau County, Online, Plant Sale, Program, Programs, Rose, Roses, Tomatoes

Restoring Little NaNa Dune with Native Plants at American Beach, FL

by David Hébert
June 13, 2025

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
Tags: American Beach, Coastal, Conservation, Dune, Little NaNa Dune, NaNa Dune, Nassau County, Native Beach Plants, Restoration, UF/IFAS Extension Nassau County, Wildlife

Prevent the Spread of Brucellosis with Healthy Hunting Habits

by Tammy Barnard
May 28, 2025

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
Tags: Brucellosis, Food Safety, Hunting, Prevent The Spread, Safety

The Inside Scoop on Ag/NR Agent, David Hébert from Nassau County, FL

by David Hébert
March 26, 2025

David has a Master of Science in Agricultural Biology and experience with the Clean Water Act (EPA Sections 106 and 319) through a federally recognized tribe with Treatment-As-State status. See below for more information on David's education ... READ MORE

Category: UF/IFAS Extension

Understanding Monarchs and Milkweed

by Taylor Clem, PhD
January 28, 2025

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
Tags: Butterflies, Butterfly, FFL, Milkweed, Monarch, Nassau County, UF/IFAS

UF/IFAS Extension Nassau County – UPCOMING PROGRAMS, August 2024

by Taylor Clem, PhD
August 7, 2024

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
Tags: Announcement, Classes, Extension, Program, Program Announcements, Programs, Upcoming Programs

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