One cool project we collaborated on this year at UF/IFAS Extension Sarasota County was the "Sarasota County Starter Kit." The program "equips new (and existing) community members with essential information, from saving on utilities to living ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, Conservation, Natural Resources
Hoy es el Día Internacional para la Conservación del Ecosistema de Manglares. Adoptado por la Conferencia General de la UNESCO en 2015 y celebrado cada año el 26 de julio, este día tiene como objetivo crear conciencia sobre la importancia ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, Conservation, Forests, Natural Resources, Wildlife, Work & Life
Today is the International Day for the Conservation of the Mangrove Ecosystem. Adopted by the General Conference of UNESCO in 2015 and celebrated each year on 26 July, this day aims to raise awareness of the importance of mangrove ecosystems ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, Conservation, Forests, Natural Resources, Work & LifeHace ocho años, los asistentes a la 68ª Asamblea General de las Naciones Unidas declararon el 3 de marzo como el Día Mundial de la Vida Silvestre para celebrar y crear conciencia sobre los animales y plantas silvestres del mundo. El Día ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, Conservation, Forests, Natural Resources, Water, Wildlife
Eight years ago, attendees at the 68th United Nations General Assembly declared March 3 as the World Wildlife Day to celebrate and raise awareness of the world's wild animals and plants. World Wildlife Day has now become the most important global ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, Conservation, Forests, Natural Resources, Water, Wildlife
Recently, while filming a mangrove video at Lemon Bay Park in Sarasota County, I spotted a beautiful snake, resting a few feet from me while well-hidden in the branches of a gorgeous red mangrove. The snake remained motionless, like most snakes ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, Natural Resources, Wildlife