Category: EVENTS

Looking to Become an Ambassador, Guardian of Florida’s Coastline? Florida Master Naturalist Course Ready to Take New Members

by Lourdes Mederos
December 19, 2019

SAINT LUCIE, Fla. – If you live on the coast of Florida, you know its appeal. Florida has the second longest coastline in the United States. It boasts 8,436 miles on the Atlantic Ocean and the Gulf of Mexico. Known for its stunning beaches ... READ MORE

Category: Coasts & Marine, Conservation, EVENTS, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, Water
Tags: Florida Master Naturalist Program, FMNP, Holly Abeels, Ken Gioeli, UF/IFAS Extension Martin County, UF/IFAS Extension St. Lucie County, UF/IFAS Sea Grant, Vincent Encomio

Homeowners and Educators Honored at First Florida-Friendly Landscaping Awards

by Kirsten Romaguera Rabin
November 26, 2019

GAINESVILLE, Fla. --- The first-ever Florida-Friendly Landscaping™ (FFL) Awards Celebration, held Oct. 20, recognized leaders in applying the program’s principles and in educating others on the program. The awards were divided into ... READ MORE

Category: EVENTS, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Amanda Marek, Awards And Recognitions, Dale Galiano, Environmental Horticulture Department, Esen Momol, FFL, Florida-friendly Landscaping, Florida-Friendly Landscaping Awards Celebration, Gail Hansen, Grantly Ricketts, Master Gardeners, Tina McIntyre, UF/IFAS Extension Duval County, UF/IFAS Extension Marion County, UF/IFAS Extension Osceola County, UF/IFAS Extension Polk County, UF/IFAS Extension Seminole County, UF/IFAS Extension St. Lucie County

There’s Plenty to See, Do, Learn: UF Open House on Dec. 4 Invites Community to Engage with Science

by Lourdes Mederos
November 20, 2019

HOMESTEAD, Fla. – The University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) is committed to discovering science-based solutions that make tangible positive impacts on the lives of people worldwide. On December 4, the ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, EVENTS, Fruits & Vegetables, Invasive Species, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS Research
Tags: Ashley Smyth, Avocado, Climate Change, Ecosystems Restoration, Fruit Crops, Geoffrey Meru, Hemp Research, Industrial Hemp, Open House, Ornamental Plants, Papaya, Pest Management, Red Tide, Research, Sea Level Rise, Soil Water And Ecosystem Sciences, Tropical Research And Education Center, UF/IFAS Tropical Research And Education Center, Vanilla At TREC, Vegetable Crops, Water Quality

UF Expands the Alan and Cathy Hitchcock Field & Fork Pantry on Campus

by Dana Edwards
November 18, 2019

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Category: EVENTS, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Teaching, Work & Life
Tags: Alan And Cathy Hitchcock Field And Fork Pantry, CALS, College Of Agricultural And Life Sciences, Field And Fork, Food Insecurity, Food Pantries, Open House, UF Division Of Student Affairs, UF Field And Fork Campus Food Program, UF Students
Bromeliad, South Florida, Tropical Research and Education Center, Homestead. Photo by Eric Zamora

South Florida Community, UF/IFAS TREC Celebrate 90 Years of Milestones for Agricultural Sustainability

by Lourdes Mederos
November 13, 2019

HOMESTEAD, Fla. - State representatives, Miami Dade city officials, South Florida business leaders, and residents gathered for an evening themed One Night in the Tropics to celebrate the rich history of a Homestead agricultural icon – the ... READ MORE

Category: EVENTS, UF/IFAS Research
Tags: Capital Campaign, Edward Evans, Emeritus Professor Carlton Davis, Emeritus Professor Pauline Lawrence, Subtropical Crops, Sustainability, Topical Ornamental Crops, Traditional Vegetables, Tropical Crops, Tropical Research And Education Center

UF Honors Veterans at Free Family Fishing Event

by BLOGS.IFAS
November 7, 2019

By Kim Scotto-Kelley GAINESVILLE, Fla. --- The UF/IFAS School of Forest Resources and Conservation (SFRC) will host its final Family Fishing Day of the year on Saturday, Nov. 16. This month’s free event celebrates both Veterans Day and the ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, EVENTS, SFYL Hot Topic, UF/IFAS, Water
Tags: Children, Children Event, Family, Family Event, Fish, Fishing, School Of Forest Resources And Conservation, Youth

Fourth Citrus Nutrition Workshop Added, Prompted by Strong Grower Interest

by Tom Nordlie
October 22, 2019

GAINESVILLE, Fla. --- Responding to strong grower interest, the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences has added a fourth event to its roster of citrus nutrition workshops this fall. The event happens 9:30 a.m. ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Crops, EVENTS, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research
Tags: Citrus, Citrus Greening, Citrus Nutrition, Citrus Nutrition Box, Citrus Research And Education Center, Highlands County, Hlb, Huanglongbing, UF/IFAS Extension

Get in Touch with Nature, Work with Scientists on November 2: Bill Keith Preserve Park in Fort Lauderdale Is Where to Connect

by Lourdes Mederos
October 8, 2019

DAVIE, Fla. – Stop and smell the roses, take a snapshot of the wildlife in your immediate area, and learn what plants, insects, and wildlife make up your neighborhood. It’s this type of interactive science that makes a BioBlitz an engaging ... READ MORE

Category: EVENTS, Invasive Species, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life
Tags: BioBlitz, Community Events, Florida-friendly Landscaping, Fort Lauderdale Research And Education Center, UF IFAS Extension Broward, Urban Horticulture, Wildlife Ecology

There’s Plenty to See, Do, Learn at Everglades Research and Education Center: Nov. 7 Open House Joins Community with Faculty, Scientists and Research

by Lourdes Mederos
October 8, 2019

BELLE GLADE, Fla. - Engage in agriculture from the ground up on November 7 from 8 am. to 3 p.m. at the Everglades Research and Education Center (EREC) Open House. The free event is designed to sprout curiosity and awareness from the public about ... READ MORE

Category: EVENTS, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research, Work & Life
Tags: Agriculture, Belle Glade, Community, Corn, Entomophagy, EREC, Everglades Research And Education Center, Hydroponics, Open House, Sugar Cane, UF/IFAS, Water Quality, Wildlife

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