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
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
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, WildlifeLa semana pasada fui la conferencista invitada en un evento de Lunch & Learn. El programa se organizó en colaboración con Love Your Block de la Ciudad de Port St. Lucie. En esta ocasión compartí los principios de Florida-Friendly Landscaping™ ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, , Clubs & Volunteers, Community Volunteers, Conservation, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Fruits & Vegetables, HOME LANDSCAPES, Horticulture, Invasive Species, Lawn, NATURAL RESOURCES, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease, Recreation, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, Water, Work & LifeLast week, I was the invited speaker for a Lunch & Learn event, hosted in collaboration with Love Your Block by the City of Port St. Lucie, where I shared the Florida-Friendly Landscaping principles to help homeowners create sustainable, ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, , Clubs & Volunteers, Conservation, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, HOME LANDSCAPES, Home Management, Horticulture, Lawn, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease, Recreation, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension
Over the past few weeks, I’ve been hearing the same question repeatedly: “Which milkweeds should I plant to help monarch butterflies?” It’s a great question, but the answer isn’t simple. Many gardeners want to do the right thing. Yet, ... READ MORE
Category: , Conservation, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, HOME LANDSCAPES, Invasive Species, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS Extension
Florida’s landscapes are more than just beautiful; they’re vital to protecting our water, supporting wildlife, and maintaining our state’s natural charm. But keeping them thriving requires more than a good eye for plants. It takes science-based, ... READ MORE
Category: , Conservation, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, HOME LANDSCAPES, Lawn, NATURAL RESOURCES, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS Extension, Wildlife
Ya llegó esa época del año en que la papa voladora comienza a brotar, y muchas personas se preguntan: ¿cómo podemos deshacernos de ella? ¿Qué es la papa voladora? La papa voladora (Dioscorea bulbifera) es una planta trepadora invasora ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, HOME LANDSCAPES, Horticulture, Invasive Species, NATURAL RESOURCES, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS Extension