Backyard Pond Aeration

As you drive around the Tri-County, you will notice that we have a lot of ponds. We use these ponds for a variety of reasons, some of which include fishing, swimming and watering livestock. Fish… Read More
by Tim Wilson
Posted: October 26, 2020
As you drive around the Tri-County, you will notice that we have a lot of ponds. We use these ponds for a variety of reasons, some of which include fishing, swimming and watering livestock. Fish… Read More
by Yilin
Posted: September 1, 2020
As our state continues to grow, wildlife is experiencing habitat loss due to development. In Florida, urban areas are a dominant feature in the landscape, and many of these urban areas are situated near natural… Read More
Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Lawn, Water, Wildlife
Tags: Backyard Wildlife, Florida Water, Krista Stump, Water Wednesday, Yilin Zhuang
by Maia McGuire
Posted: June 15, 2020
June 16 is World Sea Turtle Day. Most readers are probably aware that sea turtles nest on our local beaches during the summer months (May through October). Three species commonly nest on Florida beaches. Over… Read More
by Yilin
Posted: May 22, 2020
While we are honoring the men and women who died while serving in the U.S. military this Memorial Day weekend, don’t forget that May is also the American Wetlands Month. What is American Wetlands Month?… Read More
Category: Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Extension, Water, Wildlife
Tags: Amphibians, Birds, Constructed Wetlands, Habitat, Reptiles, Wastewater Treatment, water, water quality, Water Treatment, Wetland, Yilin Zhuang
by Maia McGuire
Posted: April 9, 2020
The past month has been all about finding ways to adapt to this new COVID-19 situation! I have been working with several of my Florida Sea Grant Extension colleagues to develop some fabulous new resources…. Read More
Category: Coasts & Marine, Events, Invasive Species, Natural Resources, Water, Wildlife
Tags: manatee, microplastic, ocean, sea turtle
by Maia McGuire
Posted: April 1, 2020
Florida Sea Grant has created several new environmental education resources to help students learning from home during the COVID-19 situation. Parents, students and teachers can find a wealth of educational materials, including lessons and information… Read More
Category: 4-H & Youth, Coasts & Marine, Curriculum, Natural Resources, Wildlife
Tags: COVID-19, manatee, sea turtle
by Nick Place
Posted: 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. Please call your local… 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, Uncategorized, Water, Wildlife, Work & Life
Tags: COVID-19, Featured Hot Topic, Hot Topic
by Maia McGuire
Posted: February 4, 2020
Most of us Florida residents were shivering last week as we had our coldest air temperatures of this winter season so far. Yes, our northern friends and relatives laugh as we complain bitterly about high… Read More
by Julia Kelly
Posted: September 25, 2019
The cooler weather of Fall is a good time to explore natural Florida together as a family. It’s an activity for all ages and you don’t have to live in the woods to see natural… Read More
by Maia McGuire
Posted: June 18, 2019
June is a busy month for marine awareness. World Oceans Day is celebrated on June 8 and World Sea Turtle Day is June 16. This year there was a concerted effort to celebrate sea turtle… Read More
Category: Coasts & Marine, Natural Resources, Wildlife
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