Tag: Lourdes Mederos

UF/IFAS study: Non-native trees quietly invading our U.S. forests, causing decline in native trees

by Lourdes Mederos
April 23, 2025

A new University of Florida study tracking more than 5 million trees over nearly three decades reveals a troubling trend for the future of forests in the United States – the loss of native trees. According to findings, published in ... READ MORE

Category: Blog Community, , Conservation, Forests, NATURAL RESOURCES, SFYL Hot Topic, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research
Tags: Biodiversity, Biological Invasions, Forest, Institute Of Food And Agricultural Sciences, Invasion Science Research Institute, ISRI, Lourdes Mederos, Native, Native Trees, News, Non-native, Non-native Trees, PNAS, Proceedings Of The National Academy Of Sciences, Research, Species Richness, Tree Biomass, Tree Plots, Trees, U.S. Department Of Agriculture Forest Inventory And Analysis, UF/IFAS, University Of Florida, Usda

Celebrate Cinco de Mayo with a Florida avocado tree; UF/IFAS expert offers tips to grow your own

by Lourdes Mederos
April 21, 2025

With Cinco de Mayo approaching, now’s the time to dig into guacamole and even plant the tree that produces it. Florida avocados offer a fresh, tropical twist on this fan-favorite fruit that stars in so many recipes. Did you know Florida ... READ MORE

Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Blog Community, Crops, Fruits & Vegetables, Health & Nutrition, HOME LANDSCAPES, SFYL Hot Topic, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research
Tags: Avocado, Avocado Toast, Avocado Tree, Choquette Avocado, Cinco De Mayo, Donnie Avocado, Extension, Florida Avocado, Fruit, Guacamole, Hass, Home Landscape, Institute Of Food And Agricultural Sciences, Jeff Wasielewski, Lourdes Mederos, Miami-Dade Extension, Miguel Avocado, Monroe Avocado, News, Nutrition, Prune, Russell Avocado, Simmonds Avocado, Sub-tropical Fruits, Trees, Tropical Research And Education Center, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Extension Miami-Dade County, University Of Florida

Citizen science and why it matters, UF/IFAS experts explain

by Lourdes Mederos
February 4, 2025

Have you ever noticed unusual plants, animals or insects in your area? Chances are there is way to help scientists learn more about them. Then there are invasive species – non-native species that threaten Florida’s ecosystems, agriculture ... READ MORE

Category: UF/IFAS
Tags: Citizen Science, Community Engagement, Conservation, Corey Callaghan, CROC Docs, Crocodilians, Data, EddMaps, Fort Lauderdale Research And Education Center, Frank Mazzotti, FWC, INaturalist, Invasion, Invasion Science Research Institute, Invasive Species, ISRI, IveGot1, Lourdes Mederos, Melissa Miller, Native Species, News, Non-native Species, Paul Evans, Sergio A. Balaguera-Reina, U.S. Geological Survey, U.S. Geological Survey Nonindigenous Aquatic Species (NAS) Information Resource System, UF IFAS Fort Lauderdale Research And Education Center, UF/IFAS, University Of Florida, Wildlife Ecology And Conservation

Comunicadora científica encargada de extender el alcance de los programas de UF/IFAS a audiencias de habla hispana

by Luz Bahder
September 12, 2022

University of Florida/Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences continúa reforzando el compromiso de ampliar su alcance a la comunidad de habla hispana. Luz Bahder es la más reciente profesional de la comunicación en unirse al equipo ... READ MORE

Category: Blog Community, EVENTS, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research, WORK & LIFE
Tags: Comunicaciones, Espanol, Herencia Hispana, Lourdes Mederos, Luz Bahder, Relaciones Públicas, UF/IFAS Communications

Hispanic Heritage Profile: Meet Luz Bahder

by Lourdes Mederos
September 12, 2022

New science communicator to enhance outreach of UF/IFAS programs to Spanish-speaking audiences statewide The University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences continues to bolster its commitment to expand outreach in the Spanish-speaking ... READ MORE

Category: SFYL Hot Topic, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS
Tags: Chris Vivian, Hispanic Heritage, Hispanic Heritage Month, IFAS NEWS, Lourdes Mederos, Luz Bahder, UF IFAS News, UF News, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Communications, UF/IFAS Fort Lauderdale Research Education Center

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