UF/IFAS Extension Pinellas County
A lot is happening in the natural world in spring. Flowers are blooming, new leaves are unfolding, birds are calling, and baby animals are being born. Another event also happening that can easily be missed… Read More
Audrey Ferguson, Dietetic Intern C.W. Bill Young VA Healthcare System “Flexitarian”, a term coined more that 10 years ago is used to define someone who is a “flexible vegetarian.” These individuals practice a plant-based diet… Read More
Earth Day is celebrating its 45th anniversary this year. We’ve certainly come a long way since fighting toxic waste at Love Canal, phasing out leaded gasoline, and banning DDT. What is the greatest challenge facing… Read More
What exactly are wildlife corridors? Wildlife corridors are sections of land connecting two or more larger areas of wildlife habitat together. You can think of it like a dumbbell where the ends of the dumbbell… Read More
The Ranger Naturalist Program allows students ages 15-18 to gain leadership skills and environmental knowledge at Weedon Island Preserve each summer. Students gain Bright Futures volunteer hours while working on projects that benefit Weedon Island… Read More
Spring is here and with it comes warmer weather, blooming flowers, and (everyone’s favorite) spring cleaning. Living more simply is a great step towards sustainability, and spring is an ideal moment to tiptoe through the… Read More
April is Water Conservation Month Guest article written by Tampa Bay Water The Tampa Bay Water Board of Directors joined the State of Florida and local governments in declaring April as Water Conservation Month…. Read More
Sometimes we get mixed signals about whether recycling is important in Pinellas County. Our 25 local governments have various policies that support recycling efforts. Single stream recycling is the easiest method for residents but has… Read More
Getting dressed in the morning, you likely have your mind set on the day ahead. How will you get to work? What do you need to make dinner tonight? Concerns about sustainability may enter your… Read More
Amanda Biondo, Dietetic Intern Bay Pines VA Healthcare System Bite into a Healthy Lifestyle is the 2015 theme for National Nutrition Month®, created by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, and celebrated each year in… Read More
