New Feature at Santa Rosa Extension There is a new feature at the Santa Rosa county extension office in recent days. The Master Gardener's worked closely with the County Extension Director and Horticulture Agent to install two bat houses ... READ MORE
Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, HOME LANDSCAPES, Horticulture, Pests & Disease, Wildlife
Let the good times roll! Shrimp gumbo, shrimp creole, fried shrimp, steamed shrimp, the list is endless of dishes you can create using this versatile seafood product. For this episode of Fl. Seafood at your Fingertips LIVE, Chris Verlinde will ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, Natural Resources
For this edition of Fl. Sea Grant’s Seafood at your fingertips LIVE! I have teamed up with my batty sister, Rebecca Nelson to share two of our recipes we entered in the Apalachicola Oyster Cook-off in 2020. This annual event draws locals and ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, Natural Resources
There are a number of projects that aim to enhance the oyster fishery and habitat within the Pensacola Bay System. Collectively, these projects will contribute to a productive and healthy ecosystem for future generations to enjoy. Below ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, Conservation, Natural ResourcesBlue Crab Cakes Recipe Ingredients: butter 1tsp hot sauce 1 tablespoon minced onion 1 teaspoon mustard 1 pound of jumbo lump crab meat, claw meat or your own hand-picked picked crab meat ½ Cup heavy cream 2-3 tablespoons ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, Natural Resources,Does a blue crab bite or pinch? The front claws of a blue crab are very powerful and are used for defense and feeding. A blue crab’s mouth is a small triangle shaped opening. Blue crabs stuff most anything into their mouths, but do ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, Conservation, Events, Food Safety, Health & Nutrition, Natural Resources, Recreation, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Teaching, Water, Wildlife, WORK & LIFE
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, Events, 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
Join Escambia and Santa Rosa County Extension agents to learn more about Florida’s natural resources. The Florida Master Naturalist Program (FMNP) is a hands-on outdoor learning experience for adults that informs and prepares individuals to ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, Community Volunteers, Conservation, Forests, Invasive Species, Natural Resources, Recreation, UF/IFAS Extension, Water, Wildlife
Authors: Holly Abeels, UF/IFAS Florida Sea Grant Extension; Gabby Barbarite, Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute, FL Atlantic University; Betty Staugler, UF/IFAS Florida Sea Grant Extension; L Scott Jackson, UF/IFAS Florida Sea Grant Extension Recent ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, Food Safety, Health & Nutrition, Natural Resources, Recreation, UF/IFAS Extension, Water
PSA FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Wells Water Safety after Hurricane Michael October 22, 2018 To be read on the air or issued in print. After a hurricane, is your well water safe to use? If your private well or septic system was damaged during ... READ MORE
Category: Food Safety, Health & Nutrition, Home Management, Natural Resources, Water, WORK & LIFE