A Different Kind of Rodeo

Most of us are familiar with the traditional cowboy rodeo like the one held in Baker, FL each year. However, we have a different kind of rodeo happening in our backyard that some may not be as familiar… Read More
by Laura Tiu
Posted: September 27, 2019
Most of us are familiar with the traditional cowboy rodeo like the one held in Baker, FL each year. However, we have a different kind of rodeo happening in our backyard that some may not be as familiar… Read More
by bearden
Posted: February 1, 2019
This time of year in Northwest Florida, deer hunters are busy talking about the rut! What’s the rut, you might ask? Simply put, it’s deer breeding season. Deer hunters speculate on peak rut times each year. There are… Read More
Category: Uncategorized, Wildlife
by bearden
Posted: April 24, 2018
Sunn hemp is a fast growing, warm season, annual legume. It grows 6-7 feet tall. Sunn hemp can tolerate a wide range of soil pH (5.0-8.4). It is native to India and Pakistan. The University of Hawaii and… Read More
by Laura Tiu
Posted: October 12, 2017
The star has a lot of symbolism this time of year. However, this unique shape is present year-round in our beautiful coastal waters in the form of starfish, or more correctly, sea stars; because they aren’t a fish…. Read More
Category: Coasts & Marine, Natural Resources, Wildlife
by bearden
Posted: October 5, 2017
Saturday, October 28, 2017 Classroom Lectures By: Greg Liljestrom 8am-4pm 3098 Airport Road, Crestview, FL Topics for this course: Understanding the Bees The Hive Establishing and Examining the Hives Hive Management Benefits from Healthy Hives Learning More Sunday,… Read More
Category: Events, Natural Resources, Wildlife
by llw5479
Posted: October 2, 2017
Did you know we have caterpillars that sting here in Northwest Florida? Well, we do and you’d be wise to learn about them and how to recognize them. These caterpillars do not sting in the same way that… Read More
Category: Natural Resources, Wildlife
by bearden
Posted: June 28, 2017
On June 27, 2017, a rabies alert was issued for the 32547 zip code in Fort Walton Beach. The alert is set to expire in 60 days. A feral cat tested positive for rabies in that area. Residents… Read More
Category: Natural Resources, Wildlife
by llw5479
Posted: September 19, 2016
I always enjoy being outdoors and watching butterflies and hummingbirds as we move into late summer and fall. Fall is the peak season for butterflies in the Florida Panhandle and there are a surprising number of hummingbirds that… Read More
Category: Events, Home Landscapes, Natural Resources, Wildlife
by llw5479
Posted: March 10, 2016
Okaloosa County Master Gardeners will provide two gardening events this month at the Okaloosa County Extension Annex located at 127 W. Hollywood Boulevard in Fort Walton Beach. Plant Clinic The first plant clinic of this year will be… Read More
Category: Events, Home Landscapes, Wildlife
by bearden
Posted: October 19, 2015
When hunting, food safety begins in the field. The goal is to have safe meat for you and your family to eat. Here are a few ways to keep your food safe: Shot placement – that’s right. Food… Read More
Category: Recreation, Wildlife
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