Participate in the City Nature Challenge BioBlitz The City Nature Challenge is a global celebration of biodiversity—and you can be part of it right here in Polk County. From April 25–28, 2025, community members across the region will join ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation, Natural Resources, Recreation
Florida is one of the most regulated states concerning pesticide applications. Florida has 13 different pesticide licenses with over 20 categories. This makes it difficult for applicators to understand what license is the one they need for a ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation, Natural Resources, Pests & Disease, Professional Development, Recreation, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, Water, WildlifeFlorida es uno de los estados más regulados en cuanto a aplicaciones de plaguicidas. Florida tiene 13 licencias de plaguicidas diferentes con más de 20 categorías. Esto dificulta que los aplicadores comprendan que licencia es la que necesitan ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation, Natural Resources, Pests & Disease, Recreation, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, Water, Wildlife
Engaging the Community in Biodiversity Conservation The 2024 DeLuca BioBlitz in Osceola County was nothing short of amazing, with an astounding 3,311 observations of 674 species by 43 observers. The collaborative spirit of the event led ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation, Natural Resources, Recreation
Unearth the Excitement: UF/IFAS Extension Polk County Events Welcome to a season of discovery and community at UF/IFAS Extension Polk County! As we welcome the vibrant hues of spring, we’re excited to unveil a series of enthralling events ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Conservation, Events, Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes, Recreation
Exploring Biodiversity The City Nature Challenge is an exciting global event that celebrates the wonders of nature right in our own backyards. Hosted by The Nature Conservancy, this four-day bioblitz encourages people of all ages to become community ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation, Events, Natural Resources, Recreation,
In this episode we explore the creepiest, crawliest, grossest of arachnids, ticks. And no, we don't feel bad calling them gross! Tick-borne illnesses can wreak havoc on people's lives and there is still so much we don't know about them. On ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation, Natural Resources, Pests & Disease, Recreation
Have you ever wanted to try backpacking? Backpacking is a form of hiking where the hikers carry all the things needed for camping on their backs. This usually includes tents, cooking supplies, food, water, and clothes. Typically, in ... READ MORE
Category: Natural Resources, Recreation, UF/IFAS Extension
This October, join us for a two-day beginner backpacking class! This two-day workshop (Tuesday and Thursday evening) will teach participants all about the basic skills required to go backpacking in Florida's backcountry. Participants ... READ MORE
Category: Events, Natural Resources, Recreation
Join Polk County 4-H for a family day camp to celebrate Lakes Appreciation Month! Every July is Lakes Appreciation Month, let's celebrate by learning about our local lakes! Polk County is home to over 500 named lakes. This July learn how ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Camp, Recreation