Have you been outside lately?
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: Conservation
Sales Tax Suspension = Smart Savings
Do you know about ENERGY STAR®? Have you heard of WaterSense? If you are familiar with these two terms, you’re ahead of the game. If not, you’ll have the opportunity to learn about these programs… Read More
Wildlife Wanted
It is hard to imagine what Pinellas County looked like in the early 1900s. Many long-time residents can share stories of US 19 as a one-lane dirt road, of 20 minute commutes from north to… Read More
Sharks, Friend or Foe?
Duh-dum, duh-dum, duh-dum, …Shark Week! Well friends, it is that time of year again. Sharks take center stage this week on cable television. With all the hype, it can be hard to separate the fact… Read More
What Do You Get When You Mix an Apple With A Snail?
Apple snails can grow to the size of an apple, hence their name. They can be found in slow-moving fresh water in the tropical and subtropical areas of South America, Central America, the West Indies,… Read More
Pinellas Green Business Partnership
The Green Business Partnership (GBP) is a voluntary assessment that recognizes businesses for their environmental stewardship and sustainable practices. Offered through Pinellas County Extension, it encourages conservation of resources, waste reduction, energy conservation and cost… Read More
2014 Pinellas County Extension Website Survey
Please take this short survey about our website (www.pinellascountyextension.org) and help us improve how we deliver information. Your input is very valuable to us. Are we missing something you need information on? Thank you for… Read More
Tegu Time!
You may have seen it on the news or read it in the paper…one of our newest invasive species threats is the black-and-white Argentine tegu. The tegu is a large lizard, similar in appearance to… Read More
My Summer Internship
Going Coastal at Weedon Island Preserve My name is Heather Landis and I will be graduating from the University of Florida in May of the coming year with a Bachelor’s of Science Degree in Environmental… Read More
Summer Learning Opportunity for Professionals
The University of Florida will offer a summer learning opportunity for continuing education credits in Pinellas County on August 7 & 8, 2014. Professionals and contractors may earn up to 14 CEU hours over… Read More