Category: Natural Resources

An image of a large lizard with scaly skin and bright orange spikes along its back.

Wondering About Wildlife: What to Do About Iguanas?

by Zahir Ringgold Cordes
October 7, 2026

Developed by our Ecology and Natural Resources program, the "Wondering About Wildlife?" blog series provides answers to frequently asked questions and concerns about the wildlife around us. This blog focuses on Florida's non-native iguana species ... READ MORE

Category: Coasts & Marine, Conservation, Invasive Species, Invasive Species, Natural Resources, Water, Wildlife
Tags: Iguana, Invasive Species, Pgm_EcoNR, Urban Wildlife, Wonderingaboutwildlife
two adult and two young sandhill cranes crossing a roadway with vehicles

Wondering About Wildlife: Being a Good Neighbor to Wildlife

by Katherine Clements, Zahir Ringgold Cordes and Samantha SligerAvatar photo
September 30, 2026

Developed by our Ecology and Natural Resources program, the "Wondering About Wildlife?" blog series provides answers to frequently asked questions and concerns about the wildlife around us. This blog focuses on how you can be the best neighbor ... READ MORE

Category: Conservation, Natural Resources, Wildlife
Tags: Animals, Conservation, Pgm_EcoNR, Urban Wildlife, Wildlife, Wonderingaboutwildlife
three deer browsing on grass with a sidewalk and palm trees behind them

Wondering About Wildlife: What to do About Deer in Your Yard

by Zahir Ringgold Cordes and Katherine ClementsZahir Ringgold Cordes, Environmental Education and Outreach Program Assistant for UF/IFAS Extension Sarasota County's Ecology and Natural Resources Program
September 23, 2026

Developed by our Ecology and Natural Resources program, the "Wondering About Wildlife?" blog series provides answers to frequently asked questions and concerns about the wildlife around us. This blog focuses on tips to managing deer damage ... READ MORE

Category: Conservation, Natural Resources, Wildlife
Tags: Conservation, Deer, Pgm_EcoNR, Urban Wildlife, White-tailed Deer, Wildlife, Wonderingaboutwildlife
cottontail rabbit sitting in oak leaves surrounded by sand and grass

Wondering About Wildlife: What to do About Rabbits in Your Yard

by Zahir Ringgold Cordes and Katherine ClementsZahir Ringgold Cordes, Environmental Education and Outreach Program Assistant for UF/IFAS Extension Sarasota County's Ecology and Natural Resources Program
September 16, 2026

Developed by our Ecology and Natural Resources program, the "Wondering About Wildlife?" blog series provides answers to frequently asked questions and concerns about the wildlife around us. This blog focuses on tips to managing rabbit damage ... READ MORE

Category: Conservation, Natural Resources, Wildlife
Tags: Conservation, Pgm_EcoNR, Rabbit, Urban Wildlife, Wildlife, Wonderingaboutwildlife
Close up image of butterfly nectaring on flowers.

Grow with Confidence at the 20th Annual Master Gardener Plant Sale

by Ashley Ellis
September 14, 2026

Imagine your are about to buy a lovely little plant from a store and suddenly you wonder…is it healthy?  Will it survive in my yard?  Will I be able to take care of it? Most of us who love plants have experienced this.  Coming up soon ... READ MORE

Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Extension, Wildlife, Work & Life
Tags: FFL, Master Gardener Volunteer, Pgm_HortRes, UF/IFAS Extension Sarasota County
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Wondering About Wildlife: Who Made This Hole in My Yard?

by Zahir Ringgold Cordes, Katherine Clements and Samantha SligerZahir Ringgold Cordes, Environmental Education and Outreach Program Assistant for UF/IFAS Extension Sarasota County's Ecology and Natural Resources Program
September 9, 2026

Developed by our Ecology and Natural Resources program, the "Wondering About Wildlife?" blog series provides answers to frequently asked questions and concerns about the wildlife around us. This blog focuses on how to address soil disturbances ... READ MORE

Category: Conservation, Natural Resources, Wildlife
Tags: Animals, Burrows, Garden, Holes, Pgm_EcoNR, Urban Wildlife, Wildlife, Wonderingaboutwildlife, Yard

How to Foster an Identity as a Planet Steward

by Michelle Marinangel
September 2, 2026

James Clear’s acclaimed book Atomic Habits is one of the most widely read and frequently recommended modern books on habit formation. It features stories and research that support how to implement successful habit changes and resulting desired ... READ MORE

Category: Conservation, Natural Resources, Professional Development, Recreation, Work & Life
Tags: Climate, Climate Solutions, Healthy Living, Personal Development, Pgm_Sustain, Stewardship, UF/IFAS Extension Sarasota County
An image of a loggerhead sea turtle being carried back to the ocean.

Wondering About Wildlife: Who to Contact for Wildlife Concerns

by Katherine Clements, Zahir Ringgold Cordes and Samantha SligerAvatar photo
September 2, 2026

Developed by our Ecology and Natural Resources program, the "Wondering About Wildlife?" blog series provides answers to frequently asked questions and concerns about the wildlife around us. If you have ever wondered what to do and who to call ... READ MORE

Category: Conservation, Natural Resources, Wildlife
Tags: Animals, Conservation, Pgm_EcoNR, Urban Wildlife, Wildlife, Wonderingaboutwildlife
photo of a Brazilian free-tailed bat on a white wall

Wondering About Wildlife: Bats in Your Building

by Katherine Clements and Samantha SligerAvatar photo
August 26, 2026

Developed by our Ecology and Natural Resources program, the "Wondering About Wildlife?" blog series provides answers to frequently asked questions and concerns about the wildlife around us. This blog focuses on how to manage bats if found in ... READ MORE

Category: Conservation, Natural Resources, Wildlife
Tags: Animals, Bats, Conservation, Pgm_EcoNR, Urban Wildlife, Wildlife, Wonderingaboutwildlife

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