UF/IFAS Extension Pinellas County
As an educator I shouldn’t do this, but I’m going to assume most of you have heard about or are familiar with the Brazilian Pepper-Tree (Schinus terebinthifolius). This plant has a super bad reputation because of its very… Read More
Did you know that our economy and natural environment are under siege by plant and animal invaders? Invasions of exotic (non-native) species cost Floridians over $500 million each year! Our public lands, parks and preserves are very vulnerable… Read More
Is there a serious threat to Florida’s landscape living in your yard? Would you know a Brazilian peppertree, a carrotwood or a Cuban tree frog if you saw one? If not, read on. Invasive species are defined as… Read More
Noxious weed – Brazilian peppertree National Invasive Species Awareness Week is Feb 22-28. Find out how destructive and costly invasive species are to our nation, and to Florida. Learn what you can do to stem the tide. Visit: http://www.nisaw.org/ or Google: … Read More
Reserve your seat today for “Fall CEU Update” on Wednesday, October 29th. To register please go to this link: http://www.eventbrite.com/e/last-call-ceu-update-day-2-tickets-11269652835?aff=eorg Agenda Wednesday, October 29, 2014 12:30 Check-in starts 1:00 – 2:40 PM Invasive Plants and Their Control – Several new and… Read More
The Pinellas County Adopt-A-Pond program collaborates with citizens to increase the functionality of their stormwater ponds. A stormwater pond is an area that collects and holds rain or groundwater before flowing to a receiving water body like Tampa… Read More
