We’re putting a spotlight on success stories of St. Lucie County residents who have adopted various practices resulting in improved natural resource management. This blog features my interview with Florida Master Gardener volunteer Karen Cartmill ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, , Home Landscapes, Invasive Species, NATURAL RESOURCES, Wildlife
About the 4-H Agamapalooza Citizen Science Project Congratulations 4-H Agamapalooza Citizen Science Project winners. Peters’s rock agama (Agama pictidauda) are nonnative reptiles introduced to the Treasure Coast via the pet trade ... READ MORE
Category: , Home Landscapes, Invasive Species, NATURAL RESOURCES
4-H Agamapalooza Citizen Science Project Educational Objectives The UF/IFAS Extension St. Lucie County, in conjunction with the UF/IFAS Croc Docs, will be conducting the 4-H Agamapalooza Citizen Science Project in September 2024. This ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, , Invasive Species, NATURAL RESOURCES, Wildlife
The UF/IFAS Extension St. Lucie County, in conjunction with the Florida Department of Agriculture Division of Plant Industry, will be conducting the Asian Citrus Psyllid Biological Control Homeowner Access Event. This event will take place ... READ MORE
Category: Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes, Invasive Species, NATURAL RESOURCES, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS Extension
Some nonnative reptile species found in Florida are fast and flee quickly from people with cameras. Its recommended that nonnative reptiles be reported using ivegot1 or Eddmaps. Capturing photos and videos can be tricky and often need telephoto ... READ MORE
Category: , Conservation, Home Landscapes, Invasive Species, NATURAL RESOURCES, Wildlife
The UF/ IFAS St Lucie, Martin, and Escambia County Extension offices are pleased to announce the upcoming Florida Master Naturalist Program (FMNP) Coastal Shoreline Restoration course. This FMNP course is a 24-hour educational program designed ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, Conservation, Events, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Invasive Species, NATURAL RESOURCES, Water, 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
Invasive plants are a costly problem in South Florida. This training course is designed to teach participants about invasive plant management, regulatory responsibilities, integrated pest management plans and herbicide technologies. The Ch. ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Farm Management, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Invasive Species, NATURAL RESOURCES, Pests & Disease
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, WildlifeWhen I'm involved, there is no typical day at the farm...and that goes for the invasive tegu at the 4-H Farm. I've known for a while there was a problem with invasive Argentinian black and white tegu in the agricultural areas in western ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Agriculture, , Farm Management, Invasive Species, Livestock, NATURAL RESOURCES, Pests & Disease