Category: Natural Resources

Wildlife & Invasive Species Education™ (WISE) Free Webinars

by Jim Davis
June 2, 2025

Protect Native Wildlife & Fight Invasive Species with W.I.S.E. Webinars – Free in 2025! Join the 2025 Wildlife & Invasive Species Education™ (W.I.S.E.) webinar series to explore the fascinating world of native wildlife and learn ... READ MORE

Category: Conservation, Invasive Species, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, Wildlife
Tags: Backyard Wildlife, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Invasive Species, Master Naturalist, Wildlife

Impact Your Community as a Master Gardener Volunteer-Apply Now!

by Lisa Sanderson
May 28, 2025

Impact your community as a Master Gardener Volunteer! The Master Gardener Volunteer Program with UF/IFAS Extension in Sumter County is accepting applications for the class starting this fall. Applications are due by July 15. Master ... READ MORE

Category: Home Landscapes, Horticulture, UF/IFAS Extension, , Water
Tags: Landscaping, Master Gardener Volunteer, New Master Gardener Class, Sumter County Demo Garden, UF/IFAS Extension Sumter County, Water Quality

Wildlife & Invasive Species Education™ (WISE) Species Profile: Florida Sandhill Crane

by Jim Davis
September 13, 2024

Common Name: Sandhill Crane Status: Native Species Scientific Name: Antigone canadensis pratensis Occurrence: Year-round Species Identification: Sandhill cranes are among the largest and most recognizable birds in Florida. The ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, Wildlife

Water Wednesday Recap: Is Xeriscaping for Florida?

by Yilin
May 23, 2024

Are you curious about xeriscaping and how we can establish it in the Sunshine State? This Water Wednesday, Jamielyn Daugherty, the Florida-Friendly Landscaping and Urban Forestry Agent in Sumter County gave us an overview of xeriscaping and ... READ MORE

Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Lawn, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Extension, Water
Tags: Ecosystem, Florida Friendly, Landscaping, Water Conservation, Water Wednesday, Xeriscaping

Private Well and Septic System Care Workshop in Sumter County

by Yilin
January 23, 2024

Join Us for a Workshop on Private Drinking Well Maintenance, Well Water Quality, and Septic System Care! Are you concerned about the safety of your drinking water and the health of your septic system? Your worries end here! We are excited ... READ MORE

Category: Health & Nutrition, Home Management, UF/IFAS Extension, Water
Tags: Drinking Water, Event, Florida Well Owner Network, FWON, Onsite Sewer, Private Well, Septic System, Water Quality, Water Testing, Well Water

A View to Florida Water

by Lisa Sanderson
June 16, 2023

Many of you may love to travel by plane, and if you’re anything like me, you may enjoy getting a window seat. I think that there is something wonderful about looking down on the earth, seeing people moving about their day, fields ... READ MORE

Category: Conservation, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Horticulture, Lawn, Turf, , Water
Tags: Aquifer, Conserving Water, Floridan Aquifer, Lisa Sanderson, Protecting Water, Saving Water, UF/IFAS Extension Sumter County, Water Efficiently

Hummingbirds Flying In

by Lisa Sanderson
March 6, 2023

Hummingbirds can surprise us in the plants that they visit for nectar. Just this past week, I sat out on my front patio area enjoying the evening. I looked over at my very large and hardy aloe plant in a large container that started ... READ MORE

Category: Home Landscapes, Horticulture, UF/IFAS Extension, Wildlife
Tags: Florida Hummingbirds, Hummingbird, Hummingbird Feeder, Lisa Sanderson, Plants For Hummingbird, UF/IFAS Extension Sumter County

Wildlife & Invasive Species Education™ (WISE) Species Profile: Wild Turkey

by Jim Davis
December 31, 2022

Common Name: Wild Turkey Status: Native Species Scientific Name: Meleagris gallopavo Occurrence: Year-round Species Identification: Easily one of the most recognized native bird in the United States. The wild turkey is a very ... READ MORE

Category: Natural Resources, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, Wildlife

Wildlife & Invasive Species Education™ (WISE) Species Profile: The Egyptian Goose

by Jim Davis
December 28, 2022

Common Name: Egyptian Goose Status: Non-native species Scientific Name: Alopochen aegyptiaca Occurrence: Year-round resident throughout Florida Identification: Egyptian Geese have dark, chestnut feathers on their back and a ... READ MORE

Category: Invasive Species, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Extension, Wildlife
Tags: Birds, Invasive Species, Wildlife

Wildlife & Invasive Species Education™ (WISE) Species Profile: The Northern Raccoon

by Jim Davis
December 21, 2022

Common Name: Northern Raccoon Status: Native Species Scientific Name: Procyon lotor Occurrence: Year-round Species Identification: Raccoons can get quite big. They can be 2 to 3ft. long and weigh up to 30 lbs. Raccoons ... READ MORE

Category: Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Extension, Wildlife

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