New laws There is a new law that poachers should be aware of before heading out into the field to poach saw palmetto berries. Saw Palmetto Berries Section 581.189, Florida Statutes There are several changes in 2024 including this one: A ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Conservation, Forests, Home Landscapes, NATURAL RESOURCES, Wildlife
Florida Master Naturalist students participating in the 2024 Conservation Science course taught by Extension Agents Ken Gioeli and Andrea Lazzari are bioblitzing. This list is a living document and will be updated throughout January and February ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Coasts & Marine, Conservation, Forests, Invasive Species, NATURAL RESOURCES, Wildlife
Calling all interested biologists, Master Gardener Volunteers, Master Naturalists and interested members of the public with experience identifying Florida’s plants and animals! Do you want to learn about Florida’s plants and wildlife ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Farm Management, Forests, Horticulture, Invasive Species, Livestock, NATURAL RESOURCES, Water, Wildlife
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: Coasts & Marine, Conservation, Forests, Invasive Species, NATURAL RESOURCES, Recreation, UF/IFAS Extension, Wildlife
Congratulations to the graduates of the Florida Master Naturalist Programs conducted in 2023 through UF/IFAS Extension offices on the Treasure Coast. The Florida Master Naturalist Program (FMNP) is an adult education program developed ... READ MORE
Category: , Coasts & Marine, Conservation, Disaster Preparation, Forests, NATURAL RESOURCES, UF/IFAS Extension, Water, Wildlife, Work & LifeAbout this Habitat Evaluation Course The UF/ IFAS Extension offices in Indian River and St. Lucie Counties are pleased to announce the upcoming Florida Master Naturalist Program Habitat Evaluation hybrid steward course which starts June 14, ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, Conservation, Events, Forests, Invasive Species, NATURAL RESOURCES, Water, WildlifeAbout this Habitat Evaluation Course The UF/ IFAS Extension offices in Indian River and St. Lucie Counties are pleased to announce the upcoming Florida Master Naturalist Program Habitat Evaluation hybrid steward course which starts June 14, ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, , Coasts & Marine, Conservation, Forests, Invasive Species, NATURAL RESOURCES, Recreation, Water, 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 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
Venomous and nonvenomous snakes are a natural part of the Florida environment. Unfortunately, many people suffer from ophidiophobia - which is a strong anxiety toward all snakes (Schaefer 2019). Having increased knowledge of which snakes are ... READ MORE
Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Forests, Home Landscapes, Lawn, NATURAL RESOURCES, Pests & Disease, Wildlife