The UF/IFAS Extension St. Lucie County congratulates the newest graduates of the Florida Master Naturalist Freshwater Systems course in St Lucie County. On Friday April 12, 2024, nine students successfully completed the Florida Master Natural ... READ MORE
Category: NATURAL RESOURCES, Water, Wildlife
A worthy volunteer month highlight! William Kicklighter's Community Service-learning Project. William is a Beef Builders 4-H Club member, a prospective Eagle Scout recipient, and an aspirant to the University of Florida College of Engineering. ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Agriculture, Camp, Clubs & Volunteers, Community Volunteers, Conservation, Farm Management, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Horticulture, Recreation, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, Wildlife
The following blogs were produced in January - June 2024 Gioeli, K. (2024, April 16). Congratulations Graduates of the Florida Master Naturalist Freshwater Systems Course. [UF Blog]. https://bit.ly/4cVX69d Gioeli, K. (2024, Jan 23). 2024 ... READ MORE
Category: , NATURAL RESOURCESSt. Lucie County 4-H association celebrating Volunteer Appreciation Week from April 21 - 27. This week is dedicated to honoring the invaluable contributions of our dedicated 4-H volunteers. They tirelessly donated their time, skills, and ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, , Clubs & Volunteers, Community Volunteers, UF/IFAS Extension
Thanks to generous donations from the community, the St. Lucie County Library System now has Bird Watching Backpacks available for public use. These backpacks include binoculars (used but in great shape), lens cleaning kits, and Florida ... READ MORE
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Managing anthracnose and powdery mildew on mango trees requires a combination of preventive measures and targeted treatments. Both diseases can significantly impact mango production if left unchecked. Here's a comprehensive approach ... READ MORE
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UF is buzzing about AI throughout its research, teaching, and extension programs. It became apparent in the Winter 2024 Florida Master Naturalist Conservation Science coursework that AI-generated content and technology was sneaking into my ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Conservation, Home Landscapes, NATURAL RESOURCES
Introduction: Lichens are organisms that often go unnoticed, yet they play a significant role in the ecosystem, including fruit orchards. These symbiotic unions between fungi and algae, or cyanobacteria, form crust-like structures on ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture
Introduction: Florida, known for its diverse agricultural landscape, is embracing a new addition to its crop repertoire – bitter melon. This unique and resilient vegetable is making waves in the Sunshine State, offering farmers a fresh opportunity ... READ MORE
Category: AgricultureFlorida Master Naturalist students participating in the 2024 Conservation Science course taught by Extension Agents Ken Gioeli and Andrea Lazzari are bioblitzing. This list is a living document and will be updated throughout January and February ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Coasts & Marine, Conservation, Forests, Invasive Species, NATURAL RESOURCES, Wildlife