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Hermit Crabs

by Les Harrison
July 8, 2015

Les Harrison is the UF/IFAS Wakulla County Extension Director There are many species of the animal kingdom known to use tools. To humans, this is a sign of intelligence, at least to some degree. While hermit crabs may not be considered a ... READ MORE

Category: Natural Resources, Wildlife
Tags: Beach, Crab, Crustacean, Environment, Extension, Florida, Fresh Water, Gulf, Hermit Crab, Les Harrison, Marine, Natural Resource, Natural Wakulla, Nature, North Florida, Ocean, Shell, Species, The Wakulla News, Wakulla, Wakulla CED, Wakulla County, Wakulla County Extension, Wakulla Extension, Wildlife

Crabapples and Sparkleberries Grow Wild in Wakulla

by Les Harrison
June 26, 2015

There is a phenomenal difference between what grows in the wild and what we grow on farms. Thanksgiving turkey, for example: when compared to wild turkey, the difference is significant--most will question as to whether or not it is the same ... READ MORE

Category: Natural Resources
Tags: Apple, Berries, Berry, Bitter, Crab, Crabapple, Environment, Extension, Florida, Fresh Water, Les Harrison, Local, Native, Native Plants, Natural Wakulla, Nature, North Florida, Plants, Sour, Sparkle Berry, Sparkleberry, Species, The Wakulla News, Trees, Uncategorized, Wakulla, Wakulla CED, Wakulla County, Wakulla County Extension, Wakulla Extension, Wildlife

Resurrection Ferns

by Les Harrison
April 2, 2015

Les Harrison is the UF/IFAS Wakulla County Extension Director With Easter just around the corner, what better plant to observe than one with the power to rise from the dead? The resurrection fern is aptly named for its uncanny ability to ... READ MORE

Category: Natural Resources
Tags: Big Bend Wakulla, Environment, Extension, Florida, Fresh Water, Les Harrison, Local, Native, Native Plants, Natural Resource, Natural Wakulla, Nature, North Florida, Plants, Species, Trees, Wakulla, Wakulla CED, Wakulla County, Wakulla County Extension, Wakulla Extension

The Mystery of Cypress Knees

by Les Harrison
December 23, 2014

Yes, the majestic cypress knee.. We've all seen (if not stubbed our toes on) them, but what is the purpose for these enigmatic protrusions from the earth? (more…) READ MORE

Category: Natural Resources
Tags: Big Bend Wakulla, Environment, Extension, Florida, Fresh Water, Les Harrison, Local, Native, Native Plants, Natural Resource, Natural Wakulla, Nature, North Florida, Rain, Soil, The Wakulla News, Trees, Wakulla, Wakulla CED, Wakulla County, Wakulla County Extension, Wakulla Extension

Fairy Shrimp Make Rare Appearance in Wakulla County

by BLOGS.IFAS
July 20, 2012

By: Les Harrison, UF/IFAS Wakulla County Extension Director Tropical Storm Debby brought much needed rain to Wakulla County and the Big Bend region. Many, but not all, pastures, paddocks and hayfields have absorbed the moisture. Scattered ... READ MORE

Category: Natural Resources, Wildlife
Tags: Debby, Fairy Shrimp, Fresh Water, Invertebrates, Natural Resources, Rain, Soil, Tropical Storm, Wakulla, Wakulla County, Wakulla County Extension

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