UF/IFAS Extension Pinellas County
UF/IFAS Extension invites kids 18 and under to participate in the Earth Day Mail Art Competition! Pick up your colored pencils, paintbrush, and scissors and get creative! This year’s theme is #PlasticFreeLifestyle – there is so much… Read More
A healthy heart is a key part of a healthy, sustainable lifestyle. February is American Hearth Month because heart disease is the leading cause of death of people in the world. This issue is being addressed in the… Read More
While the holidays are often considered the most wonderful time of the year, they also take a toll on your wallets and the environment. But do not worry, there are plenty of ways to avoid breaking the bank… Read More
There’s a nationwide obesity epidemic, especially in children and teens, and a lot of that has to do with unhealthy eating and lack of food preparation knowledge. Research has shown that the whole family benefits from family mealtime… Read More
The nation’s economy, public health, infrastructure, and natural resources face an immediate and continued threat from climate change impacts, warns the comprehensive 4th National Climate Assessment (NCA4) released last Friday. The report is broken down into chapters on… Read More
The holidays are a great time for friends, family, and good food. All of this celebration, however, does come as a cost. Americans throw away 25% more trash during the Thanksgiving to New Year’s holiday period than any… Read More
Sierra Ditto Dietetic Intern Bay Pines VA Healthcare System Diabetes affects over 30 million Americans. In fact, every year over one million Americans are diagnosed. In addition, many more people who have diabetes go undiagnosed. Since November is… Read More
Energy monsters lurk all around your home and can cost you a lot of money. October is Energy Action Month, so let’s explore some ways to fight off energy monsters! The biggest energy monster in your home is… Read More
Jared Mason Dietetic Intern Bay Pines VA Healthcare System October has arrived! While October is synonymous with Halloween for many of us, let’s not forget that October is National Seafood Month. In celebration of this month-long extravaganza, we… Read More
Seasonal Reclaimed Water Restrictions Take Effect on October 1 in Pinellas County Seasonal reclaimed water restrictions go into effect on Monday, October 1st, and run through Friday, November 30. Due to supply fluctuation and the system design,… Read More
