Category: UF/IFAS Extension

From Classrooms to Coastlines: The Value of Pinellas County Extension

by jpgeller
May 19, 2026

A few months ago, Dr. Stephens, the Extension Director in Okaloosa County, shared a great article. She said our main job in Extension is simply helping people make better choices. Here in Pinellas County, our experts teach things that matter ... READ MORE

Category: SFYL Hot Topic, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Teaching
Tags: Business Licensing, Economic Impact, Human Capital, Professional Development, Taxpayer Value

April is Water Conservation Month in Florida!

by Melissa West
March 31, 2026

Florida has been celebrating Water Conservation Month since 1998. Let’s continue with the tradition! By Doris Heitzmann, Florida-Friendly Landscaping™ Program Manager. As we are heading into the usually driest months of the year, ... READ MORE

Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, Water
Tags: Conservation, Florida, Irrigation, Landscape, Pinellas, Rainwater, Sprinkler, Time Clock, Water

Skip-a-Week of Irrigation

by Melissa West
February 6, 2026

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
Tags: Conservation, Florida Friendly, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Irrigation, Landscape, Landscaping, Lawn, Pinellas, Pinellas County, Pinellasco, Skip A Week, Sprinkler, Water

Coming Up in December: Nest Box Workshop

by Lara Milligan
November 19, 2025

Build a Nest Box Join us for an in-person workshop to "make and take" a Carolina chickadee nest box for your yard! Want to help our local cavity nesters? Learn how to build your very own nest box for a Carolina chickadee! In this ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Events, Home Landscapes, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: #conservation, #nature #ecosystem #lmilligan, Activity, Bird, Bird Habitat, Bird House, Birds, Conservation, Nature, Nesting Box, Nests, Workshop

Spotlight: UF/IFAS Extension Pinellas County’s Natural Resources Agent

by Lara Milligan
November 17, 2025

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
Tags: Lmilligan, Natural Resources, Pinellas County, Pinellas County Extension, UF/IFAS Extension, Water Resources

New Episode from Naturally Florida, The Truth About Iconic Florida

by Shannon Carnevale and Lara Milligan

August 18, 2025

When people think of Florida or visiting the sights, what do they think of? For most people, it’s some combination of alligators, flamingos, manatees, and sea turtles with a sprinkling of Disney World, Kennedy Space Center, and the ... READ MORE

Category: Coasts & Marine, Invasive Species, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Extension, Water, Wildlife
Tags: Alligators, Coconut Palm, Flamingos, Invasive Species, Lara Milligan, Living With Wildlife, Manatees, Naturally Florida Podcast, Sea Turtles, Shannon Carnevale, Wildlife

Teens and Trauma: Getting the Support They Need

by Cindi Hetz
April 7, 2025

Youth Perspective By Guest Blogger: Sofia Olsen Introduction Disasters, such as hurricanes, can have lasting effects on people in many different ways. While physical damage often gets the most attention, the psychological impact ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life
Tags: Mental Health, Pinellas County, Teenagers, Teens, Warning Signs, Youth Perspective

Apply now to become a Master Gardener Volunteer in Pinellas County!

by Theresa Badurek
February 24, 2025

Would you like to be a Pinellas County Master gardener Volunteer? Read on to learn more and apply. Apply here now through March 31, 2025 for the 2025 fall class. You must be a current Pinellas County Resident 18 or older to apply and ... READ MORE

Category: Events, Home Landscapes, Natural Resources, Professional Development, SFYL Hot Topic, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life
Tags: Event, Garden, Gardening, Master Gardener

Cleaning Mold After the Storms

by Cindi Hetz
October 22, 2024

Pinellas County is now in the recovery process after hurricanes Helene and Milton. Mold growth results from the intake of water into the home. This infographic can help you start the cleaning process after the storms. Remember that ... READ MORE

Category: , Home Management, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life
Tags: Disaster Recovery, Hurricane Cleanup, Mold

Disaster Assistance After Helene

by Cindi Hetz
October 4, 2024

Hurricane and Storm Assistance Available Now: Hurricane Helene showed us the dangers of storm surge, winds, and the devastation of so many communities across multiple states. Homes and businesses along the Gulf Coast were inundated ... READ MORE

Category: Disaster Preparation, Home Management, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Disaster Assistance, Don't Get Scammed, Hurricane Cleanup, Hurricane Helene, Pinellas

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