With growing interest in fresh local food, more people are starting their own small-scale food business, and the number of small food businesses in Florida is expected to continuously increase. To run a successful business in a competitive ... READ MORE
Category: Events,
Unlike many people, I am always happy to see (or smell!) brown Sargassum seaweed washing up on local beaches. While we do not have kelp in Florida waters, Sargassum is similar in that it contains gas-filled bladders that keep the seaweed afloat ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, Events, Natural Resources
The St. Johns County 4-H Youth Development Program is the sponsorship beneficiary for the Cottonmouth Quarter Marathon and 5K in Elkton Florida on Saturday, November 3rd. Funds earned from this event go to support St. Johns County 4-H youth ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Events
Beachgoers may have recently noticed something glistening in the sand, especially in areas where the tide has left debris lines. If they have looked closely at the sand, they may have noticed tiny (less than an inch in length) needle-like cones. ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, Events, Natural Resources
Demonstrations and Illustrated Talks Workshop There will be a general “how-to” do a 4-H Demonstration / Illustrated Talks workshop for youth and parents to learn the proper techniques in capturing the audience’s attention and effectively ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Events
Manatees are sometimes described as being so ugly that they are cute :) These marine mammals are well-loved in Florida. It is not uncommon to see them swimming in the intracoastal waterway or St. Johns River in warmer months. However, winter ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, Events, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Extension
Plastic production has increased exponentially since the 1950's. Less than 10% of plastic that is produced is recycled each year. Scientists estimate that 8 million metric tons of plastic entered the ocean in 2010. This annual amount is expected ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, Events, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Extension, WaterChasing Coral is an ocean adventure film. It reveals the story of a team of photographers, scientists and other experts who discover and try to capture one of the world’s largest coral bleaching events. It took 3.5 years to make and features ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, Events, Natural Resources, Water