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Caring For Trees After a Storm

by Jamie Daugherty
August 16, 2024

Florida is known for what can be pretty intense summer storms, and the occasional tropical storm or hurricane. When caring for our urban trees, care should be taken to ensure they are in the best health possible before storm season starts. See ... READ MORE

Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Tree Care, Tree Pruning, Trees, Trees And Hurricanes, Trees And Wind, Tress After A Storm, Urban Trees

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 Crested Cara Cara

by Jim Davis
December 20, 2022

Common Name: Crested Cara Cara Status: Native Species Scientific Name: Caracara plancus Occurrence: Year-round Species Identification: The cara cara is a decent sized bird, having an average length of about 22” and a wingspan ... READ MORE

Category: Natural Resources, UF/IFAS, Wildlife

Apply for the Sumter County Master Gardener Volunteer Class!

by Lisa Sanderson
June 23, 2022

Do you enjoy gardening and want to know more about gardening in central Florida? Is conserving and protecting water quality important to you? Does acquiring new skills or expertise learned in workshops or classes ... READ MORE

Category: Events, Home Landscapes, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension,
Tags: Apply Master Gardener, Apply Master Gardener Volunteer, Florida Master Gardener, Florida Master Gardener Training, Master Gardener, Master Gardener Application, Master Gardener Classes, Master Gardener Information, Master Gardener Training, Master Gardener Volunteer, Master Gardener Volunteer Application, Sumter County Master Gardener, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Extension Sumter County, UF/IFAS Master Gardener Training

Wildlife and Invasive Species Education (WISE) Species Profile: Hooded Merganser

by Jim Davis
December 31, 2021

Common Name: Hooded Merganser Status: Native Species Scientific Name: Lophodytes cucullatus Occurrence: Winter Resident Identification: Both the male and female species can be identified separately based on their own unique coloration, ... READ MORE

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

Wildlife and Invasive Species Education (WISE) Species Profile: Eastern Bluebird

by Jim Davis
December 31, 2021

Common Name: Eastern Bluebird Status: Native Species Scientific Name: Sialia sialis Occurrence: Year-round Species Identification: One of the most iconic of perennial song birds found in Central Florida. Eastern Bluebirds are larger than ... READ MORE

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

Wildlife and Invasive Species Education (WISE) Species Profile: Prairie Warbler

by Jim Davis
December 31, 2021

Common Name: Prairie Warbler Status: Native Scientific Name: Setophaga discolor Occurrence: Florida sub-species is a year-round resident. Migratory sub-species is a winter resident. Identification: The Prairie Warbler is a very small bird ... READ MORE

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

Wildlife and Invasive Species Education (WISE) Species Profile: The Great Egret

by Jim Davis
January 22, 2021

Common Name: Great Egret Scientific Name: Ardea alba Identification: The Great Egret is one of the most identifiable birds found around Florida. Great Egrets are a large white bird that can reach a height of about 3 ft.. Great Egrets have ... READ MORE

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

Wildlife and Invasive Species Education (WISE) Species Profile: The Blue Jay

by Jim Davis
December 15, 2020

Common Name: The Blue Jay Scientific Name: Cyanocitta cristata Identification: The Blue Jay is a striking bird that is adorned with different shades of blue and white feathers. They have a blue crest and have a black collar or ring around ... READ MORE

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

Wildlife and Invasive Species Education (WISE) Species Profile: The Wood Stork

by Jim Davis
November 5, 2020

Common Name: Wood Stork Scientific Name: Mycteria americana Identification: The wood stork is a rather tall wading bird that stands out among others. Wood storks can reach a height of about 3.5 to 4 ft. and have an impressive wingspan ... READ MORE

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

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