Fragrant prickly apple is a very rare plant only found in St. Lucie County. It should not be confused with prickly pear cactus which is commonly found in uplands throughout central and south Florida. FRAGRANT… Read More
The UF/IFAS Extension St. Lucie County congratulates the newest graduates of the Florida Master Naturalist Program in St Lucie County. On Friday February 5, 2021, nineteen students successfully completed the Florida Master Natural Program (FMNP)… Read More
Learn about uses and assembly of rain barrels by watching the video below. Be sure to follow all landscaping ordinances in your community. This is brought to you by the UF/IFAS Extension offices in St…. Read More
The UF/IFAS St. Lucie County Master Gardener Volunteer Newsletter is back in action after 6 years. It’s Fall Ya’ll and it’s time for growing your veggies. Learn tips to use and share in this issue… Read More
St Lucie County’s twenty-one miles of coastal shorelines are critical nesting habitat for three species of threatened or endangered sea turtles. Unfortunately, activities of oceanfront residents and visitors can inadvertently harm sea turtles. Improper nighttime… Read More
The UF/IFAS Disaster Preparation & Recovery website offers resources to help Floridians prepare for and deal with natural disasters. From hurricanes to floods, tornados to thunderstorms, natural disasters can impact our lives with little notice…. Read More
Have you seen those big lizards with the red heads in Florida? You know, the ones that climb up buildings and trees and are 3-4 times the size of brown Cuban anoles. Those lizards are… Read More
Glyphosate is an herbicide commonly used in Florida landscapes and agriculture. UF/IFAS is committed to safety and supports integrated pest management as the first line of defense against weeds and other pests, including the use… Read More
What can you do to prevent mosquitoes from inhabiting your bromeliad plants? The information below is courtesy of Dr. Roxanne Connelly formerly with the UF/IFAS Florida Medical Entomology Lab and currently with CDC. There are… Read More
The UF/IFAS Extension St. Lucie County partners with the WLX TV – the St. Lucie County School Board’s education channel on production of TV shows for the 2019-20 school year. You can watch those shows… Read More
