UF/IFAS
Extension St. Lucie County

Tag: #landscape

Great Horned Owl and Owlet

Registration Open for 2024 Florida Master Naturalist Conservation Science Course


December 8, 2023

The UF/ IFAS Extension St Lucie County is pleased to announce the upcoming Florida Master Naturalist Program (FMNP) Conservation Science course. This FMNP course provides 24 hours of educational coursework in a hybrid format including presentations, ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Conservation, Home Landscapes, NATURAL RESOURCES
Tags: #butterflies, #echolocation, #landscape, #nativeplants, #Plants, Conservation
Old World Climbing Fern

2024 Natural Areas Weed Management Pesticide Exam Training


December 6, 2023

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
Tags: #landscape, #Plants, Air Potato, Invasive, Invasive Species
Buckeye Butterfly

Native Groundcovers for Birds and Butterflies Presentation


November 14, 2023

Calling all interested Florida Master Naturalists and interested members of the public!  We need your help. Do you want to learn about native groundcovers that will benefit native pollinators and birds?  This might be the perfect opportunity.  ... READ MORE

Category: Conservation, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, NATURAL RESOURCES, Turf, Wildlife
Tags: #butterflies, #garden, #landscape, #nativeplants, #UFBugs
Hurricane Preparedness

2022 Updated UF/IFAS Hurricane and Disaster Information


June 2, 2022

The UF/IFAS Disaster Preparation & Recovery website offers resources to help Floridians prepare for and deal with natural disasters. From hurricanes to floods, tornados to thunderstorms, natural disasters can impact our lives with little ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Agriculture, , Disaster Preparation, Home Landscapes, NATURAL RESOURCES, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life
Tags: #landscape, Disaster, Hurricane, Stress, Weather
Hurricane Preparedness

2020 Updated UF/IFAS Hurricane and Disaster Information


August 21, 2020

The UF/IFAS Disaster Preparation & Recovery website offers resources to help Floridians prepare for and deal with natural disasters. From hurricanes to floods, tornados to thunderstorms, natural disasters can impact our lives with little ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Agriculture, , Disaster Preparation, Home Landscapes, NATURAL RESOURCES, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life
Tags: #landscape, Disaster, Hurricane, Stress, Weather
Gulf Fritillary butterfly on flower.

March 18, 2020 – Landscaping for Birds and Butterflies Webinar


March 17, 2020

This informative webinar entitled "Landscaping for Birds and Butterflies" was intended to support the Florida Master Gardener continuing education program. Participants will learn about some of the common vocabulary terms used by botanists ... READ MORE

Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, NATURAL RESOURCES, Wildlife
Tags: #landscape, #wildlife, Butterfly, Florida Master Naturalist, Master Gardener

Green Industry Going Greener?


June 1, 2018

Many readers may already know, the term Green Industry refers to the commercial lawn and landscapers that work so hard to keep our yards and neighborhoods beautiful in the hot Florida sun. Green industry professionals stay current on best practices ... READ MORE

Category: Agribusiness, Conservation, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Horticulture, Money Matters, Turf
Tags: #landscape, BMP, Electric, Green, Industry, Lawn Service, Maintenance, Mower, Mowing, Rechargeable, Sustainable