On February 24, 2023, I participated in the UF DeLuca Preserve Bioblitz. This was my second time participating in a bioblitz at DeLuca Preserve and this time I stepped up to co-lead the Florida scrub excursion. My co-leader was Lourdes Perez ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Conservation, NATURAL RESOURCES, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research, Wildlife
My Background My name is Sean M., and I was born and raised in coastal SE Florida. I am currently a senior at the University of Florida studying Forest Resources and Conservation with a specialization in Protected Areas Management. I was ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Coasts & Marine, Conservation, Health & Nutrition, Horticulture, NATURAL RESOURCES, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life
Introduction I am honored to announce that my colleague Michele Wood and I are the recipients of the Association of Communication Excellence International Bronze Award in the Graphic Design Posters category for the Atala Steppingstone Infographic. ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation, Events, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, NATURAL RESOURCES, Wildlife
The UF/IFAS Extension St. Lucie County congratulates the newest graduates of the Florida Master Naturalist Program in St Lucie County. On Monday, March 7, 2022, eighteen students successfully completed the Florida Master Natural Program (FMNP) ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, Conservation, Forests, Home Landscapes, NATURAL RESOURCES
The mission of the Florida Master Naturalist Program (FMNP) is to promote awareness, understanding, and respect of Florida's natural world among Florida's citizens and visitors. We’re highlighting graduates of the Florida Master Naturalist ... READ MORE
Category: , Conservation, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, NATURAL RESOURCES, Wildlife
REGISTRATION OPEN FOR THE UF/IFAS FLORIDA MASTER NATURALIST COASTAL SHORELINE RESTORATION 100% ONLINE COURSE The UF/ IFAS St Lucie, Martin and Escambia County Extension offices are collaborating on the upcoming Florida Master Naturalist Program ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, Conservation, NATURAL RESOURCES, Water
The UF/ IFAS Extension St Lucie County is pleased to announce the upcoming Florida Master Naturalist Program Environmental Interpretation course. This FMNP course provides 24 hours of educational coursework including presentations, class discussions ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Coasts & Marine, Conservation, Forests, Home Landscapes, Invasive Species, NATURAL RESOURCES, Recreation, UF/IFAS Extension, Water, Wildlife
The UF/IFAS Extension offices in St. Lucie, Martin and Escambia Counties congratulates the newest graduates of the Florida Master Naturalist Program Coastal Shoreline Restoration course in November 2021. On Friday November 5, 2021, thirteen ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, , Coasts & Marine, Conservation, NATURAL RESOURCES
We’re highlighting all things Florida Master Naturalist Program (FMNP) in 2021 as the program marks its 20th anniversary. Our graduates are our greatest success stories. This blog highlights Florida Master Naturalist 20th Anniversary Graduate ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation, Home Landscapes, NATURAL RESOURCES, Wildlife
As a UF/IFAS extension agent I, like all my extension colleagues, receive a lot of resources about the state of the current COVID-19 pandemic. However, as someone who specializes in water resources, I couldn’t envision how COVID-19 would impact ... READ MORE
Category: , Coasts & Marine, Conservation, NATURAL RESOURCES, UF/IFAS Extension, Water