: Volunteers in Taylor County's Marine Extension Programs In the heart of Taylor County, Florida, lies a community deeply passionate about preserving its coastal treasures. Behind the scenes of marine extension programs, dedicated volunteers ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, Conservation, Natural Resources
Congratulations Master Gardeners. Despite the Covid19 limitations, Taylor County Master Gardeners documented over 1,000 hours in 2021. This does not include the many hours not recorded that are just “good-doers” (quoted from the Oz). In ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Community Volunteers, Home Landscapes, Horticulture
The 20th Anniversary celebration of UF/IFAS Florida Master Naturalist Program (FMNP) marks an exciting milestone in the history of a program that has been copied throughout the nation. The 20th Anniversary Festival is a time to reflect upon ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Community Volunteers, Events, Natural Resources
What happens after Scallop season Scallop season deals with different challenges, including penny-sized scallops, rain (a lot of it in the last years), bad weather, storms, hurricane warnings and landings, flooded rivers, sea urchins, inexperienced ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, Natural Resources, Water
Assessing the condition of seagrass, sea urchins, and scallops The UF/IFAS Extension Agent and a certified scientific volunteer diver visited the area between Piney Point and Grassy Island to assess the condition of seagrass, sea urchins (https://myfwc.com/research/saltwater/codes/food-bait-invertebrates/variable-urchin/) ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, Natural Resources, WaterHave you ever asked yourself, how can I motivate volunteers to give back to their community? What if I came up with a way to support our local community through a UF/IFAS Taylor County 4-H outreach program and it was "fun"? Would the word "fun" ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Clubs & Volunteers, Home Management, Relationships & Family