UF/IFAS Extension Pinellas County
It’s back to school and time to think about what’s on the menu during the school day. Many children opt for school lunch but some would rather take a lunch with them. Here are some tips to help…. Read More
Florida – The Land of Flowers Ponce de Leon named Florida in 1512. “La Florida,” he called this land, Spanish for flowery, covered with flowers, or abounding in flowers. Yet our landscapes of today are mostly green masses… Read More
When you think of all of the large events you have been to recently – what is something they all have in common? Unfortunately, most events such as graduations, festivals, sporting events, conferences, birthday parties, etc. all have… Read More
Shannon Parks, Dietetic Intern Bay Pines VA Healthcare System June is Dairy Month and a good time to celebrate the many benefits of dairy products, particularly milk. There is a controversy brewing over what should be called milk…. Read More
As we Floridians know it is that time of year again, which means spending more money on keeping ourselves cool. Here are a few tips to increase savings on your utility bill and also stay comfortable: Fans work… Read More
Congratulations to our 2018 Earth Day Mail Art Winners! Thank you to all who participated and for showing us why you #LovePinellas. Have a great Earth Day and we look forward to seeing you at some of the… Read More
Birds Are Starving Exotic (non-native) plants do not support the caterpillars that native birds need for food, causing birds to starve to death. If birds can’t find enough caterpillars, they can’t reproduce and they and their young starve…. Read More
Joseph Buchman, Dietetic Intern Bay Pines Health Care System Whether it be on the news, in magazines, or overheard in the grocery store check-out line, it is likely you have heard about probiotics recently. Lately it seems everyone… Read More
As Earth Day approaches you may be wondering how you can help reduce your impact on the environment. You may feel overwhelmed with all of the suggested actions to reduce your footprint and that is okay – you… Read More
Get a head start on celebrating Earth Day this year by entering our Mail Art Contest. Show us why you #LovePinellas – with award winning beaches and parks, museums and art districts, food and breweries, there’s lots to… Read More
