In our last episode, we discussed how rodenticides, also known as rat poisons, can have a negative impact on our birds of prey. In this episode, we discuss Florida’s owls and how to identify them by the calls they make. Florida's owls ... READ MORE
Category: Natural Resources
Naturally Florida has been publishing monthly podcast episodes about Florida and the wild things that live here for just over a year. Launching in June 2021, there are currently 18+ episodes available for public consumption. Naturally Florida ... READ MORE
Category: Natural Resources
Want this information on-the-go? Check out this episode from the "Naturally Florida" podcast. https://open.spotify.com/episode/6H3WUtllyNgp70R3VdDczl?si=fe8f2b5ccf35403b I’d be willing to bet if I asked a room full of people to raise ... READ MORE
Category: Natural Resources, Pests & Disease
Rodenticides are a specific type of pesticide used to control rats and mice, also known as rat poisons, but they can have impacts throughout the food chain if not used correctly. In this episode, we will explore the science behind rodenticides, ... READ MORE
Category: Home Landscapes, Natural Resources, Pests & Disease, Wildlife
By Rebekah Heppner, Pinellas County Master Gardener Volunteer I was very excited when my starry rosinweed (Silphium integrifolium) came back after looking dead all winter. Then it bloomed. Or at least it tried to. Where the flower should ... READ MORE
Category: Home Landscapes, Natural Resources, Work & Life
Plastic pollution has been a known problem for decades, but more recently researchers have been focusing on this idea of microplastics, that is, plastic particles about 5mm in size or smaller. Where do microplastics come from? What are the threats? ... READ MORE
Category: Natural ResourcesCane toads are well known for posing a threat to our pets. They are one of many invasive animal species we have here in Florida. In this episode you will learn all about this invasive toad species, how it became established in Florida, impacts ... READ MORE
Category: Home Landscapes, Invasive Species, Natural Resources, Pests & Disease, Wildlife
We have all seen or learned the water cycle at some point in our lives, whether we were paying attention or not. Perhaps you sang a song to remember all the terms or drew the cycle of water as a kid. I’m sure you remember some or all these ... READ MORE
Category: Natural Resources
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Category: Events, Home Landscapes, Natural Resources, Work & LifeBy Rebekah Heppner, Master Gardener Volunteer I thought about leaves a lot last month. There wasn’t time to write up my thoughts then because, well, there were So. Many. Leaves. I don’t have any big trees on my property, but my neighbors ... READ MORE
Category: Home Landscapes, Natural Resources, SFYL Hot Topic, Work & Life