Living in Florida has taught me to prepare my landscape for a hurricane at any time between June 1 and November 30, and I recommend that you do the same. Preparing your landscape for a hurricane does not begin with pruning trees; it begins with ... READ MORE
Category: Forests, HOME LANDSCAPES, Horticulture, Pests & Disease
Did you know that St. Lucie County has its own award-winning Guided Nature Program? Within this program are a number of guided land and water-based activities that are led by various community members, including life-long nature enthusiasts ... READ MORE
Category: Forests, Invasive Species, 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
Recently, we have experienced many tornadoes in our area. Many trees were down, and many were using chainsaws to remove damaged trees. Homeowners were operating chainsaws for the first time without any training or precautions. Operating a chainsaw ... READ MORE
Category: Forests, HOME LANDSCAPES
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, Wildlife