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
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
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
¿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, WaterWhat 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
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
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
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
We’ve all seen the damage a freeze can do in our yards. Broken branches, browned leaves, or even entire plants are gone. It’s natural to want to fill those empty spots quickly, but before you pick up new plants, there’s a smart step to ... READ MORE
Category: Community Volunteers, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, HOME LANDSCAPES, Invasive Species, UF/IFAS Extension
Hi there! My name is Bridget Gerovac, and I am the new Natural Resource Agent here at UF/IFAS Extension St. Lucie County. I thought it might be nice to take some time to introduce myself. Growing up in a military family, I found myself ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, Conservation, NATURAL RESOURCES, UF/IFAS Extension, Water, Wildlife