Category: Home Management

New Episode from Naturally Florida – “Three Common Snakes in Residential Areas”

by Shannon Carnevale and Lara Milligan

May 24, 2023

On today’s episode, you’ll learn about three non-venomous snake species common to residential areas in Florida. Slithering into a neighborhood near you, these common snakes are found all over Florida. Learn more, on this episode of Naturally ... READ MORE

Category: Conservation, Home Landscapes, Home Management, Natural Resources, Wildlife
Tags: Central Florida, Commonly Confused, Florida, Lara Milligan, Living With Wildlife, Naturally Florida Podcast, Shannon Carnevale, Wildlife

Turkey Express: Instant pot? Temperature? Thawing? Your Questions Answered

by anikolai
October 28, 2022

Turkey Express: Your Questions Answered Turkey time is right around the corner. Don’t wing it! Here are some questions and answers to get you warmed up for the season. Can you make a turkey in an air fryer? Yes, as long as it fits. ... READ MORE

Category: Food Safety, Health & Nutrition, Home Management, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension,
Tags: Anikolai, Cooking, Foodsafety, Healthy Meals, Holidays, Polk County, Thanksgiving, Turkey, UF/IFAS

COVID-19 and UF/IFAS Extension

by Nick Place
March 15, 2020

Updated 03/16/20 As we continue to monitor COVID-19 in Florida, I wanted to take a moment to update our UF/IFAS Extension community about our current status, best practices and next steps. The personal health and safety of everyone in ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Agribusiness, Agriculture, Camp, Clubs & Volunteers, Coasts & Marine, Community Volunteers, Conservation, Crops, Curriculum, Disaster Preparation, Farm Management, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Food Safety, Forests, Fruits & Vegetables, Health & Nutrition, Home Landscapes, Home Management, Horticulture, Invasive Species, Lawn, Livestock, Money Matters, Natural Resources, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease, Professional Development, Recreation, Relationships & Family, SFYL Hot Topic, Turf, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research, UF/IFAS Teaching, , Water, Wildlife, Work & Life
Tags: COVID-19, Featured Hot Topic, Hot Topic

Hurricane Prep: Securing Your Boat

by Shannon Carnevale
May 5, 2019

Hurricanes are incredibly violent storms that can bring intense winds, heavy rain, floods, storm surge, landslides, tornadoes, and coastal erosion. These storms are capable of causing incredible damage, and the key to protecting your boat is ... READ MORE

Category: Disaster Preparation, Home Management, Natural Resources
Tags: Boating, Disaster, Hurricane, Hurricane Irma, Hurricane Preparation, Hurricane Preparedness, Paxton Evans, Shannon Carnevale, Storm

Beeswax Food Wrapper “Make & Take” with Film Screening

by Shannon Carnevale
August 20, 2018

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

Category: Conservation, Home Management, Natural Resources, Water
Tags: DIY, Make & Take, Microplastics, Plastic, Pollution, Shannon Carnevale

Quick Healthy Meals for Back to School

by anikolai
August 13, 2018

Do you find that back-to-school new schedules, homework, and after-school activities can cause you to throw up your hands with one more challenge of trying to fit in a healthy meal? You are not alone. I often hear this concern from families ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Health & Nutrition, Home Management, Relationships & Family
Tags: Anikolai, Back To School, Family, Healthy Meals, Kids

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