Why are balloons a problem? Did you know Florida's protected sea turtles can mistake balloons on the beach and in the ocean for jellyfish? Please remember to properly dispose of your balloons and other trash on the beach. The problem with ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, NATURAL RESOURCES, SFYL Hot Topic, Wildlife
At one point in my life I made homemade soup daily. At first it was an unwelcome chore done early in the morning for our café. We no longer have the café. I miss making soup. Moreover, I miss people’s reaction to a delicious and creative ... READ MORE
Category: Agribusiness, Health & Nutrition, SFYL Hot Topic, Work & Life
Low temperatures can cause serious injury to leaf, wood, and fruits of fruit trees. An extended freeze can kill a citrus tree. A rapid temperature decrease or a longer duration of freezing temperature can worsen the damage. Because preparation ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, SFYL Hot Topic
One of my favorite past times is hitting the trails on my bicycle and exploring Florida's natural areas. So on a sunny Saturday in December, I strapped my Trek FX3 on my bike rack and drove out to explore the Lake Okeechobee Scenic Trial ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Agriculture, , NATURAL RESOURCES, Recreation, SFYL Hot Topic
St. LUCIE, Fla. – Despite COVID-19 restrictions limiting the use of parks and natural settings, residents of all ages can still enjoy what nature has to offer in almost every urban location including one’s own backyard. That is why conservation ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation, SFYL Hot Topic, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research, Wildlife
By: Lourdes Rodriguez and Tory Moore Hurricane season, June through November, overlaps with sea turtle nesting season, which starts in March and runs through October in Florida. When storms approach the coast, they can put nests in peril. ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, Conservation, SFYL Hot Topic, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS ResearchAll of us have been overwhelmed by virtual webinars and meetings during last couple of weeks because of Covid-19. As ZOOM is a primary option for this purpose in UF, everybody prefers to use it instead of other apps. Based on my experience, ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Agriculture, Community Volunteers, Home Landscapes, NATURAL RESOURCES, Professional Development, SFYL Hot Topic, Work & Life