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Enjoy the Water Safely This Summer

by Samantha Kennedy
June 15, 2018

During the hot summer months, many people flock to the water for a little fun in the sun. Fortunately for us, Wakulla County is blessed with an abundance of water bodies which are popular recreation sites. However, the water can be dangerous ... READ MORE

Category: Health & Nutrition, Natural Resources, Recreation, UF/IFAS Extension, Water, WORK & LIFE
Tags: Family And Consumer Sciences, FCS, Health And Wellness, Newsletter Highlight, Personal Safety, Samantha Kennedy, Skennedy, Summer, Swimming, Wakulla County, Wakulla Extension, Wakullaco, Water, Water Safety

Hermit Crabs

by BLOGS.IFAS
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: Animal, Beach, Crab, Crustacean, Environment, Florida, General Information, Gulf, Hermit Crab, Les Harrison, Natural Resources, Natural Wakulla, Nature, Ocean, Shell, UF/IFAS, Wakulla, Wakulla CED, Wakulla County, Wakulla County Extension, Wakulla Extension, Water, Wildlife

Sports Drinks….who needs them?

by BLOGS.IFAS
August 13, 2014

Who needs to drink sports drinks? Who are they intended for? Have we been influenced by the media to think we need them when they really aren’t necessary? Staying well hydrated during exercise allows each of us to perform at our best. Water ... READ MORE

Category: Health & Nutrition, WORK & LIFE
Tags: Dehydration, Educational, Families & Consumers, Family Youth & Community Sciences, H2O, Hydration, Sports Drinks, Wakulla County Extension, Water

Are you at Risk for Dehydration?

by BLOGS.IFAS
August 11, 2014

Older adults are often at an increased risk for dehydration for many reasons such as taking certain medications, not feeling the urge to drink as often, or having a physical condition that makes it difficult to drink. Quiz yourself and your ... READ MORE

Category: Health & Nutrition, WORK & LIFE
Tags: Dehydration, Drinking Water, Educational, Environment, Extension, Families & Consumers, Family & Consumer Sciences, Family Youth & Community Sciences, Health, Healthy, Shelley Swenson, Wakulla Extension, Water

100 Ways To Conserve: Tip 16

by BLOGS.IFAS
March 4, 2013

Provided through Shelley Swenson Wakulla County Extension FCS/EFNEP Agent Tip # 16 If your shower fills a one-gallon bucket in less than 20 seconds, replace the showerhead with a water-efficient model.       Source — http://wateruseitwisely.com/100-ways-to-conserve READ MORE

Category: Conservation, Natural Resources
Tags: Community, Conservation, Educational, Environment, Families & Consumers, Family & Consumer Sciences, Family Youth & Community Sciences, FYCS, Shelley Swenson, Sustainable Living, Wakulla, Wakulla County Extension, Water, Water Conservation

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