Water is a critical resource in the state of Florida, a statement that seems bizarre since we are a peninsula surrounded by water and many of our tourist attractions involve water (water parks, beaches, springs). The thing about water is it’s ... READ MORE
Category: Home Landscapes, Natural Resources
There is still time to Skip-a-Week of Irrigation By Doris Heitzmann, Florida-Friendly Landscaping™ Program Manager If you have an automatic sprinkler system, the winter months are the perfect time to save water and increase the health ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Lawn, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, Water
Winter in Florida? Yes, we do get wintry days in Florida, although they are (thankfully) few and far between. Pinellas County is in USDA hardiness zone 10 and freezes are uncommon, but frosts can happen even when the forecast temps range in ... READ MORE
Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Natural Resources, SFYL Hot Topic, Work & Life
Extension was the dream job I never knew existed. It was because of you that my position was ever created. You spoke up and said, “We need to educate on the value and importance of our environment and natural resources”. A sentiment ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Home Landscapes, Natural Resources, Professional Development, SFYL Hot Topic, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life
Theresa Badurek, Extension Agent, Urban Horticulture, UF/IFAS Extension Pinellas County I am the Urban Horticulture Extension Agent for the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) Extension in Pinellas ... READ MORE
Category: Home Landscapes, Natural Resources, SFYL Hot Topic, Work & Life
Naturally Florida podcast is in it's 5th season and is excited to announce a NEW series, all about hurricanes! Naturally Florida is a podcast designed to teach listeners about Florida's natural areas and the wild things that live here. Both ... READ MORE
Category: Natural Resources
Today we celebrate World Mangrove Day, a time to recognize the salt-tolerant trees that quietly protect Florida’s coastlines every single day. Mangroves are a critical part of our coastal ecosystems, especially here in the Tampa Bay region, ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, Natural Resources, Wildlife
Pinellas County isn't blessed with large stretches of green space, but we do oversee over 20,000 acres of parks and preserves. Some of these natural areas are managed using prescribed fire, and occasionally, they experience wildfires. Although ... READ MORE
Category: Natural Resources
Hurricane season starts on June 1 every year and goes until November 30. In 2024, Pinellas County was damaged by Hurricane Helene and Hurricane Milton and residents are still recovering. Most long-time Floridians know their zone and have ... READ MORE
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Stormwater Stewardship Month: Join Us in Protecting Our Water Resources UF/IFAS Extension Pinellas County, in collaboration with Pinellas County Environmental Management and the Tampa Bay Regional Planning Council, is proud to announce Stormwater ... READ MORE
Category: Natural Resources