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Muscadine Grapes

by Les Harrison
July 29, 2015

Les Harrison is the UF/IFAS Wakulla County Extension Director Growing up in a rural area like Wakulla gives kids the opportunity to explore nature and learn its many benefits. Wild grapes may be one of the sweetest benefits of living in the ... READ MORE

Category: Fruits & Vegetables, HOME LANDSCAPES
Tags: Environment, Extension, Florida, Fruit, Grapes, Les Harrison, Local, Muscadine, Native, Native Plants, Natural Resource, Natural Wakulla, Nature, Non-native, North Florida, Plants, Rain, Scuppernong, Species, The Wakulla News, Trees, Wakulla, Wakulla CED, Wakulla County, Wakulla County Extension, Wakulla Extension, Wild Grapes, Wildlife

Sweet Gum and Yaupon

by Les Harrison
February 10, 2015

Les Harrison is your local UF/IFAS Wakulla County Extension Director Yaupon and sweet gum have a history dating back before Seminoles roamed this region. Yaupon was used in ceremonies as a natural “cleanse,” resulting in settlers giving ... READ MORE

Category: Natural Resources
Tags: Big Bend Wakulla, Burr, Burrs, Environment, Extension, Florida, Invasive, Landscape, Lawn & Garden, Les Harrison, Local, Native, Native Plants, Natural Resource, Natural Wakulla, Nature, North Florida, Rain, Sweet Gum, The Wakulla News, Trees, Wakulla, Wakulla CED, Wakulla County, Wakulla County Extension, Wakulla Extension, Yaupon

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

We Needed the Rain, but not the Mosquitoes

by Les Harrison
July 23, 2013

The good news is the rains have come. There is plenty of water for Wakulla County’s lawns, gardens, ponds, swamps and the aquifer. Citizens who are dependent upon a residential well are breathing a collective sigh of relief as the water ... READ MORE

Category: Natural Resources, Wildlife
Tags: Eggs, Environment, Extension, Florida, Les Harrison, Mosquito, Natural Wakulla, Rain, Repellants, Wakulla, Wakulla CED, Wakulla County, Wakulla County Extension, Wakulla Extension

Swamps – Natural Wakulla

by Les Harrison
April 4, 2013

Recent rains have water standing on some Wakulla County real estate which has been dry for several years. Ponds, natural and dug, are brimming with water reflecting the generous outpouring from the slow and wet weather system which passed ... READ MORE

Category: Natural Resources
Tags: Big Bend Wakulla, Environment, Landscape, Les Harrison, Mosquitos, Natural Wakulla, Nature, Rain, Reptiles, Springs, Swamp, Wakulla, Wakulla County Extension, Wetland

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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