Squirrels Bring New Challenges
The weather signs indicate autumn is in the air as well as being on the calendar. The mornings have cooled noticeably even though there are still some warm days to come. The plants, animals and bugs know it,… Read More
Category: Natural Resources
The Green Scene “October 2013”
Shelley Swenson Wakulla County, UF/IFAS FCS Agent III What is Certified Coffee? Recently I received information from two UF/IFAS Wildlife Ecology and Conservation Specialists who helped me clarify some of the information that is currently available about the… Read More
As Enduring and Unyielding as Old Hickory
There is a lot to be gained from having a tough reputation. Only those with a stout disposition or lack of good sense will dare to make a challenge to the individual who hold this distinction. Unbending, rigid… Read More
The equinox is upon us, bringing changes
The autumn equinox is Sunday, September 21, 2013. It is the official beginning of fall as the sun continues its daily retreat into the southern sky and the northern hemisphere repeats its regular annual tilt away from solar… Read More
Skinks Prey on Insects
There are some inevitable facts associated with living in Wakulla County and, for that matter, north Florida. For natives and long-time residents these facts seem obvious. For more recent transplants there is an epiphany when the apparent realities… Read More
Patridge Peas are Blooming, a Sign of Summer’s End
This week’s pleasant and noticeably cooler morning are the first official notice summer 2013 days are coming to a close. There are still hot humid days left in the year, but there number is dwindling as the hours… Read More
Dung Beetles Make Use of Animal Droppings
One person’s trash is another person’s treasure, or so the old saying goes. This is the rationalization used to justify frequent visits to the flea market or garage sales early Saturday morning. There are some acquisitions which defy… Read More
Mimosa Trees
While driving around Wakulla County this summer it was easy to notice a display of pink puffs erupting in low-growing trees along the roadside. A closer look will reveal the attractive ferny foliage and delicately beautiful pink-and-white… Read More
Lichens are Algae and Fungi Working Together
A close working relationship is a great experience. It encourages and allows for the accomplishment of deeds beyond the abilities of a single individual. Whether called teamwork, unit integrity or a symbiotic relationship, the accomplishments are compounded many… Read More
We Have Three Types of Hummingbirds in Wakulla
Contemporary life has a frenetic pace. Deeds, task, and jobs all pile in at a feverish and accelerating frequency. Even the laconic late summer days no longer allow for the reduction of this manic rate of demands. … Read More