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MG Lecture Series: Turfgrass Alternatives for Coastal Northwest Florida

by BLOGS.IFAS

September 27, 2017

The Walton County Master Gardeners present the latest installment of their monthly lecture series entitled “Turfgrass Alternatives for Northwest Florida”. Horticulture Agent Daniel Leonard will present the program for the public on Wednesday, ... READ MORE

Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes
Tags: Horticulture, Master Gardener, Master Gardener Lecture Series, Turfgrass, Turfgrass Alternatives, Turfgrass For Coastal Areas, Turfgrass For Northwest Florida, UF /IFAS Walton County Extension, Walton County, Walton County Extension, Walton County Master Gardener Lecture Series, Walton County Master Gardeners

Forestry in Florida and Walton County

by John Wells

February 29, 2012

Forests are the dominant land use in Florida. They cover almost half of Florida’s 34 million acres of land. Three quarters of Florida’s forests are in private ownership. There are an estimated 300,000 private forest landowners in the state, ... READ MORE

Category: Forests, Natural Resources
Tags: Forest, Foresty Natural Resources, Trees

Families & Consumer Sciences

by John Wells

February 29, 2012

Family & Consumer Sciences provides educational programs focused on: Nutrition, Health & Food Safety Provide adults and youth with knowledge and skills regarding nutrition, diet, and health. Programs include classes, media, and outreach ... READ MORE

Category: Food Safety, Health & Nutrition, Home Management, Money Matters, Relationships & Family, Work & Life
Tags: Family And Consumer Sciences

Marine Science

by John Wells

February 29, 2012

Your Marine Science and Sea Grant Extension agent is Laura Tiu. For questions related to Marine Science Issues please email Laura at lgtiu@ufl.edu Aquatic Resources Utilization - Stock ponds, aquaculture, artificial reefs, commercial ... READ MORE

Category: Natural Resources, Water
Tags: Marine Science

Agriculture

by John Wells

February 29, 2012

Walton County Extension Agriculture information. Growers Permit- complete and submit to Ag Agent Interested in participating in local farmers' markets ....submit a vendor survey READ MORE

Category: Agriculture
Tags: Agriculture

Celebrating the Okaloosa Darter

by Laura Tiu

March 8, 2022

World Wildlife Day was celebrated on March 3, 2022. This year’s theme is “Recovering key species for ecosystem restoration.” We celebrate this day to bring attention and awareness to many of the plants and animals that are considered ... READ MORE

Category: Conservation, Wildlife
Tags: World Wildlife Day

The World is Your Oyster

by Laura Tiu

November 5, 2021

There are a lot of good oyster quotes. One I remember from childhood is the saying to only eat oysters in months with the letter “r,” basically September to April. I believe this originated when all oysters came from the wild. This was a ... READ MORE

Category: Coasts & Marine
Tags: Aquaculture, Florida Sea Grant, Food Is Our Middle Name

Divers Spearheading the Fight Against Invasive Lionfish

by Laura Tiu

September 16, 2021

The northwest Florida area has been identified as having the highest concentration of invasive lionfish in the world. Lionfish pose a significant threat to our native wildlife and habitat with spearfishing the primary means of control. Lionfish ... READ MORE

Category: Coasts & Marine, Invasive Species, Natural Resources
Tags: Ecotourism, Invasive Species

Ocean Potion

by Laura Tiu

June 22, 2021

June is National Ocean Month. Close your eyes and think about just how many oceans there are. Surprise, there is only one! The ocean is huge, covering over 70 percent of the earth’s surface. Traditionally, the ocean was divided into four ... READ MORE

Category: Coasts & Marine, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Panhandle Outdoors

Amazing AmeriCorps

by Laura Tiu

April 29, 2021

We’re highlighting all things Florida Master Naturalist Program (FMNP) in 2021 as the program marks its 20th anniversary. To learn more about FMNP, view the first blog post here. Click the image to download and enjoy the May ... READ MORE

Category: Coasts & Marine, Natural Resources
Tags: Florida Master Naturalist Program, FMNP

I Heart Seafood

by Laura Tiu

February 2, 2021

It’s February and for many, our thoughts turn to romance and other things that make the heart happy, like seafood! There is a strong “love” connection between consuming seafood and heart health. Fish and shellfish are low in saturated ... READ MORE

Category: Coasts & Marine, Health & Nutrition, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Florida Sea Grant

A Healthy Table: Virtual Cooking School

by Kendra Zamojski

February 2, 2021

In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, many of us have turned to cooking more meals at home. Preparing meals and eating at home has many benefits. When cooking meals, you can select the ingredients and choose healthy recipes lower in saturated ... READ MORE

Category: Health & Nutrition, Work & Life
Tags: Cooking School, Food Safety, Healthy Meals, Nutrition

After a Hurricane – Keep Food Safety in Mind

by Kendra Zamojski

September 18, 2020

By: Kendra Zamojski and Laurie Osgood If you lost power or your home was damaged by flooding, the food or water in your home could make you and your family sick. Fridge and Freezer Food Safety After only a few hours without electricity, ... READ MORE

Category: Disaster Preparation, Food Safety
Tags: Cooking, Disaster Recovery, Food Safety, Water Safety

How to Become an Expert Naturalist

by Laura Tiu

July 8, 2020

Have you ever been on a walk, passed a beautiful flowering bush, and wondered what it was? Well, wonder no more! You can become an expert naturalist by using an easy smartphone app, iNaturalist. With one easy download, you can connect with ... READ MORE

Category: Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Environmental Education

Florida Friendly Fishing Guide Certification

by Laura Tiu

June 26, 2020

Fishing is big business in Florida, contributing billions of dollars each year to the state’s economy. Fishing guides are an important part of the fishing industry. Guides provide locals and tourists alike with authentic Florida fishing experiences ... READ MORE

Category: Coasts & Marine, Natural Resources
Tags: Florida Sea Grant

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