Stress takes a toll on our body, mind and soul. Stress is triggered by external life events and small daily hassles. It comes from not only negative experiences. A positive experience such as a wedding or planned social… Read More
There is misinformation circulating in both our media and social media concerning food safety issues about COVID-19. The University of Florida/ IFAS Extension has been on the front line with creating researched based publications to address our concerns… Read More
Many people are probably familiar with the Portuguese Man-o-War. That’s the floating ocean animal that looks like an inflated plastic bag attached to long purple and blue tentacles. Oh, and those tentacles will deliver a nasty sting if… Read More
Updated 03/15/20 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 UF/IFAS Extension office… Read More
UF/IFAS Extension St. Johns County Master Gardener program will host our annual holiday centerpiece workshop on December 19, from 10 am to 1 pm. Create your own unique holiday table arrangement during this hands-on class using fresh greenery…. Read More
A healthy breakfast is important for your family. If your time is limited it doesn’t have to be a full course meal. Here are ways to start your child off in the morning with little time required: Ready-to-eat… Read More
Stuff the bird and not yourself! According to research from the Calorie Control Council, the average American consumes more than 4,500 calories and 229 grams of fat from eating a traditional Thanksgiving dinner. The worst part is that… Read More
A question always asked at my calcium related programs for middle elementary grades is: How many bones does an adult body have? I get various answers but the correct one is 206. Bones serve various paramount functions in… Read More
The Atlantic Hurricane season is officially from June 1st through November 30th according to the National Hurricane Center. By living in Florida means being aware of potential hurricanes for those six months. Whether hit with a direct or… Read More
According to the National Council on Aging, falls are the leading cause of both fatal and nonfatal injuries for people aged 65+. One-third of seniors 65 years and older fall each year. Since over half of falls happen… Read More
