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Updated 03/16/20 As we continue to monitor COVID-19 in Florida, I wanted to take a moment to update our UF/IFAS Extension community about our current status, best practices and next steps. Please call your local UF/IFAS Extension office… Read More
Are you interested in learning more about recreation planning? Would you like to discover insight on how to maintain a volunteer program long-term? Maybe you’re curious about how to create informative interpretive programs for park visitors? If none… Read More
By Katrina Rossos “I think the most exhilarating moments are pulling off epic moves trying to catch frogs, which are almost too far away. Hanging off vines upside down, gripping a plastic bag in my mouth (for the… Read More
Assistant Professor Marcus Lashley is interested in disturbance ecology and how plant community structure influences interactions between competitors and predator-prey dynamics. He received a Bachelor of Science in forestry with wildlife management emphasis from Mississippi State University; a… Read More
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2019 summary We are pleased to share that 2019 was the 20th year of operation for the Natural Areas Training Academy (NATA)! More participants attended workshops this year than ever before! We hosted 8 workshops this calendar year;… Read More
Candace Fuhrmann knew she wanted to help wildlife, particularly wolves and other endangered predators. She came to UF/IFAS CALS to major in wildlife ecology and conservation, because she believed it was the best program to prepare her to… Read More
By Katrina Rossos Kelly San Antonio, a senior studying wildlife ecology and conservation, recently traveled to Mexico and participated in a study abroad program entitled “UF in Mérida – Tropical Ecology and Spanish.” San Antonio is currently interested… Read More
By Katrina Rossos Tasha Desiderio, a University of Florida senior majoring in animal science and minoring in zoology, traveled all the way to Iceland to conduct field research with Earthwatch Institute, helping their scientists collect data in conjunction… Read More
By Katrina Rossos Wildlife Ecology and Conservation master’s student Zachary Steele is studying the human dimensions of invasive species in Florida under the advisement of Dr. Elizabeth Pienaar. He is assessing resident awareness of introductory pathways of species… Read More
