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Help Put St. Lucie County on the Pollinator Map

by Sara MacDonald
July 8, 2026

Join the Great Southeast Pollinator Census on August 21–22, 2026 Have you ever wondered how many bees, butterflies, flies, and other pollinators visit the flowers in your yard? This August, you can help answer that question while contributing ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Conservation, Events, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, HOME LANDSCAPES, Horticulture, NATURAL RESOURCES, Recreation, UF/IFAS Extension, Wildlife
Tags: Conservation, Florida Friendly Landscape, UF/IFAS Extension St. Lucie County

Roselle in Florida: A Heat-Tolerant Superfood for Your Garden and Kitchen

by Amir Rezazadeh
July 8, 2026

Roselle (Hibiscus sabdariffa), also known as Florida cranberry, Jamaican sorrel, or red sorrel, is a vibrant, heat-loving annual that thrives in Florida’s warm climate and delivers both ornamental beauty and impressive health benefits. Why ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture

Storm Season in the Wild: How Animals Cope

by Bridget Gerovac
June 5, 2026

Every hurricane season, Floridians are provided with lots of information about how to ensure they and their loved ones stay safe. But have you ever considered how Florida's native wildlife combat against these, often large, natural disasters? Categorizing ... READ MORE

Category: Disaster Preparation, NATURAL RESOURCES, UF/IFAS Extension, Wildlife
Tags: #wildlife, Conservation, Hurricane, Storm

What is biochar, and how can it improve soil and plant growth?

by Amir Rezazadeh
June 2, 2026

Biochar is a charcoal-like material produced by heating plants or other organic waste under very limited oxygen. It is used as a soil amendment, not a fertilizer, because it mainly helps the soil hold water and nutrients rather than adding many ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture

Florida National Scenic Trail

by Bridget Gerovac
May 29, 2026

Have you ever heard someone mention the Florida Scenic Trail? Or the Florida Trail for short? If so, they are talking about the approximately 1,500mile trail that spans the Panhandle of Florida, takes you through the flatwoods of Apalachicola ... READ MORE

Category: Conservation, NATURAL RESOURCES, Recreation
Tags: Backpacking, Florida Trail, Hiking, Outdoor Recreation, Trail

Cosecha de agua de lluvia 101: Construcción de un barril de lluvia

by Sara MacDonald
May 29, 2026

¿Y si la próxima lluvia pudiera ayudar a regar su jardín, reducir su factura de agua y, al mismo tiempo, apoyar el medio ambiente de Florida? Eso es exactamente lo que aprendieron los participantes durante nuestro reciente taller Rainwater ... READ MORE

Category: , Florida-Friendly Landscaping, HOME LANDSCAPES, Horticulture, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, Water
Tags: Florida Friendly Landscape, UF/IFAS Extension St. Lucie County

Rainwater Harvesting 101: Building a Rain Barrel

by Sara MacDonald
May 29, 2026

What if the next rainstorm could help water your garden, lower your water bill, and support Florida’s environment at the same time? That is exactly what participants learned during our recent Rainwater Harvesting 101: Rain Barrel Workshop. ... READ MORE

Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, HOME LANDSCAPES, Horticulture, UF/IFAS Extension, Water
Tags: Extension, Florida Friendly Landscape, UF/IFAS Extension St. Lucie County

What is a Bioblitz?

by Bridget Gerovac
April 27, 2026

I have heard this term a lot since joining the UF/IFAS Extension Team last year. However, I had never heard of a bioblitz despite being in the environmental and conservation space the past 10 years. So, I wanted to take some time and share what ... READ MORE

Category: Conservation, Forests, Invasive Species, NATURAL RESOURCES, Wildlife
Tags: Bioblitz, UF/IFAS Extension St. Lucie County

Recycling in St. Lucie County

by Bridget Gerovac
March 25, 2026

Refuse, Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle These 4 R's are an important part of protecting our environment. You should first try to refuse any single use items. Followed by reducing the amount of single use items. You could also get creative and reuse them- ... READ MORE

Category: Conservation, NATURAL RESOURCES, UF/IFAS Extension

Letting plants grow naturally helps pollinators

by Sara MacDonald
March 24, 2026

In a residential landscape in Florida, a simple change in how shrubs are trimmed is improving plant health and helping pollinators like bees. Many ornamental shrubs, including Indian hawthorn (Rhaphiolepis spp.), were previously trimmed into ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Conservation, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, HOME LANDSCAPES, Horticulture, Recreation, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, Wildlife
Tags: UF/IFAS Extension St. Lucie County

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