About 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
In St Lucie County, sea turtle nesting season is March 1 - November 15. The county enforces Sea Turtle Nesting Season lighting codes. The UF/IFAS St Lucie County Natural Resources Extension Program addresses sea turtle conservation ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, Conservation, NATURAL RESOURCES, Wildlife
St Lucie County's twenty-one miles of coastal shorelines are critical nesting habitat for three species of threatened or endangered sea turtles. Unfortunately, activities of oceanfront residents and visitors can inadvertently harm sea turtles. ... READ MORE
Category: , Coasts & Marine, Home Landscapes, NATURAL RESOURCES, UF/IFAS Extension
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 Research