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Gulf States Horticulture Expo 2022


November 30, 2021

Here in Northwest Florida, finding horticultural supplies and plant material that is available locally is a challenge. Due to our location, looking to the neighboring states is very practical. The Gulf States Horticultural Expo (GSHE) is a trade ... READ MORE

Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, HOME LANDSCAPES, Horticulture, Pests & Disease, Professional Development
Tags: Best Management Practices, Commercial Horticulture, Environmental Education, Insects, Integrated Pest Management, Panhandle Gardening, Pest Management
kayakers in a dune lake

Exploring the Economic, Environmental and Social Issues Impacting the Coastal Dune Lakes


November 20, 2017

On a beautiful October day, 35 people gathered at the Camp Helen State Park lodge to share information about the rare Coastal Dune Lakes (CDLs) that line the coast of Walton and Bay Counties. Organized by the University of Florida Extension ... READ MORE

Category: Natural Resources
Tags: Environmental Education, Florida Panhandle, Habitat Conservation, Panhandle Outdoors, Water Conservation, Water Schools

Sea Turtles of the Panhandle: 2016 Nesting Numbers and Notes


June 3, 2017

There are five species of sea turtles that nest from May through October on Florida beaches. The loggerhead, the green turtle and the leatherback all nest regularly in the Panhandle, with the loggerhead being the most frequent visitor. Two ... READ MORE

Category: Natural Resources
Tags: Barrier Islands, Coastal Wildlife, Ecotourism, Environmental Education, Florida Panhandle, Marine Life, Marine Resource Conservation, Panhandle Outdoors, Sea Life, Sea Turtles, Turtles

Oil Spill Science: Five years later, what have we learned?


April 22, 2016

The Deepwater Horizon (DWH) oil spill occurred about 50 miles offshore of Louisiana in April 2010. Approximately 172 million gallons of oil entered the Gulf of Mexico. Five years after the incident, locals and tourists still have questions. ... READ MORE

Category: Natural Resources
Tags: Barrier Islands, Environmental Education, Estuaries, Fisheries, Florida Master Naturalist, Oil Spill, Panhandle Outdoors, Sea Life, Seafood, Water Quality, Waterfronts