Here Come the Ducks!

Here in Central Florida, Fall Migration usually ends with the arrival of various duck species from the cold North. Although a few may appear starting as soon as August, November and December see our “snowbird”… Read More
Posted: November 8, 2014
Here in Central Florida, Fall Migration usually ends with the arrival of various duck species from the cold North. Although a few may appear starting as soon as August, November and December see our “snowbird”… Read More
Category: Conservation, Natural Resources, Water, Wildlife
Tags: blue-winged teal, central florida, ducks, fall migration, females, fish, hooded merganser, lesser scaup, males, mallard, mottled, muscovy, northern shoveler, ponds, red-breasted merganser, redehad, ring-necked, spceis, winter, wood duck
Posted: November 6, 2014
The City of Largo’s Recycled Innovations Contest is underway and it’s your turn to vote for the Facebook “Recyclers’ Choice Award”. One overall Facebook Choice winner will win a solar backpack. To vote:… Read More
Posted: October 31, 2014
As the holiday season kicks into high gear with Halloween, remember that spooky, scary, cozy and inviting light displays don’t have to come with a huge price tag when you use energy saving light bulbs. … Read More
Posted: October 24, 2014
Why are owls so important to our environment? How can clean water impact eagles? Can using too much energy affect animals? What is one thing you can do to help animals in the wild? Discover… Read More
Category: Conservation, Natural Resources, Water, Wildlife
Tags: animals, audubon, bird bash, birds, birds of prey, Brooker Creek Preserve, classical music, duke energy, eagles, energy, environment, family, guided hike, Hike, kids crafts, owls, picnic, wild
by njensen
Posted: October 17, 2014
Whether it’s teaching kids about healthy foods in the classroom, brushing up on culinary skills, learning about where foods come from or the importance of buying local, the UF/IFAS Family Nutrition Program (FNP) in Pinellas… Read More
Category: Conservation
by mcampbell
Posted: October 9, 2014
Upcoming Program: Introduction to Aquaponics November 15, 2014- UF/IFAS Extension Office (12520 Ulmerton Road, Largo) Register Here Call 582-2101 for more information. (Credit: Green Acre Aquaponics, Brooksville, FL) Aquaponics is the practice of combining fish… Read More
Posted: September 26, 2014
During Energy Action Month, recognized every October, Pinellas County Extension offers classes to help you save energy and money without sacrificing comfort. This year’s FREE classes kick off on Saturday Oct 4 when the project partners with… Read More
Posted: September 23, 2014
The City of Largo Recycled Innovations Contest returns with a challenge to get creative with trash. Participants of all ages are invited to this online contest, which challenges them to construct useful items consisting of at… Read More
by lcarnahan
Posted: September 22, 2014
National Estuaries Day Give Back with Florida Sea Grant Paddling Coastal Clean Up! Estuaries, like Tampa Bay, improve our lives in many ways! Estuaries are a great place for recreation including boating and fishing, they… Read More
Category: Coasts & Marine, Community Volunteers, Conservation, Natural Resources, Recreation, Work & Life
Tags: canoe, coastal cleanup, Community, estuary, Tampa Bay, Volunteer, Weedon Island
Posted: September 19, 2014
In today’s world, we are always on the go: to and from work, taking the kids to school, soccer practice or club meetings, etc. We find ourselves so busy, that it seems we can barely… Read More
Category: 4-H & Youth, Conservation, Recreation, Relationships & Family
Tags: children, environment, explore, Kids, natural world, nature, outside, recreation, technology
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