The UF/IFAS Extension St Lucie County and the UF/IFAS Indian River Research and Education Center are teaming up with partner agencies to conduct Air Potato Challenge Days in 2019. During these events, residents and public land managers struggling… Read More
Hurricanes are incredibly violent storms that can bring intense winds, heavy rain, floods, a storm surge, landslides, tornadoes, and coastal erosion. These storms are capable of causing incredible damage, and the key to protecting your boat is planning and preparation. If… Read More
Mardi Gras beads and other plastic beaded necklaces are used to celebrate events all over the world. Unfortunately, they can contribute to plastic pollution if they wind up discarded and in the environment. One of the many reasons… Read More
Illinois pondweed (Potmagoeton illinoensis) is a Florida native aquatic plant that provides valuable aquatic habitat and forage for wildlife. Additionally, pondweed can act as a pioneer species in recovering lake ecosystems, increasing dissolved oxygen levels and helping anchor… Read More
Have you ever wanted to quick identify a bird you’ve seen in your yard, at the park, or while on a hike? The Merlin Bird ID app from Cornell’s Lab of Ornithology can help! Watch this short video… Read More
What enters your mind when you see the glistening white sand and thorny plants of Florida’s scrub land? Do you see sandy, worthless land useful only for development? Or, are you aware that “most of the rare endemic… Read More
Approximately 12 volunteers and 10 community partners joined together at Se7en Wetlands Park to inventory the area’s plants, insects, and wildlife on Thursday, November 15, 2018 during the park’s first ever BioBlitz event. Participants used the iNaturalist app to… Read More
Need a Little Focus for Your Exam Prep Efforts? The Aquatic Pest Control Exam is by far one of the most difficult exams to pass! An Exam Prep for the Aquatics and Core Exams will be offered at… Read More
In celebration of Microplastics Awareness Month (September), UF/IFAS Extension Polk County’s Natural Resources program is excited to announce a new event with DIY Beeswax Food Wrappers! Join us for a film screening of “Smog of the Sea” and… Read More
Knowing how to identify these species from afar can make outdoor activities more enjoyable and create a deep connection to the wildlife habitat we live near. All of the birds discussed below are easy to identify with a… Read More
