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October 20, 2023

Weekly “What is it?”: Field Research

Master Naturalist students in the field, looking for aquatic invertebrates Photo credit: Carrie Stevenson, UF IFAS ExtensionField work is the heart and soul of any good research project in botany or wildlife ecology. When kids—heck, even most adults—picture a “scientist,” usually one of two images comes to mind. First will be the chemist in a full…

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October 20, 2023

UF/IFAS study: This bird’s eye view confirms bird diversity dropping in urban areas, scientists say there is hope

The importance of greenspaces within urban areas provides essential habitats for the migrating Eastern Meadowlarks above and the Magnolia Warbler below.Human activities cause changes to wildlife biodiversity co-existing on urban and agricultural lands. For birds, little is known about the factors or extent these human activities impose on their biodiversity as they co-exist in…

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October 19, 2023

Halloween Treats: Making Them Nutritious and Safe

Hello, Spooky Season Enthusiasts! October is here, and you know what that means: pumpkins, costumes, and lots of treats! But wait, should treats only mean sugar-laden candies and chocolates? This Halloween, let’s aim for treats that aren’t tricks on our health. Why Should We Care?   Halloween may come just once a year, but its…

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October 18, 2023

Embracing Lawn Ornaments: A Starter Guide

Many homeowners find it difficult and costly to maintain a “traditional” lawn, one largely dominated by a single turfgrass cultivar. Embracing a biodiverse landscape can help ease the frustration and save money, with the added bonus of providing ecological benefits. This “Lawn Ornament” series will provide a road map to that goal. Along the way,…

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October 17, 2023

False heather – several colors, one plant

“Variety is the Spice of Life” – White, Purplish and Pinkish False Heather – Ideal CompanionsAgain – under the umbrella of variety – I wanted to bring to your attention the fact that many common landscape plants can come in different color variations to the benefit of your plant palette.  One such plant which I…

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October 17, 2023

Foolproof Palm Care: Windmill Palm

One of the few palms that do better in partial shade, Windmill Palms (Trachycarpus fortunei) are known for trunks bearing a burlap-like fibrous matting.Planting Site The Windmill Palm does best when not planted in area that is constantly in full sun (morning/afternoon sun or dappled shade), and it prefers well-drained soils.  At maturity, it gets to…

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October 16, 2023

Weekly “What is it?”: Assassin Bug

Adult assassin bug feeding on a cornsilk fly. Photo credit: Megha Kalsi, UFWith a name like “assassin bug,” the tiny creature sounds like it could be the next star of a Marvel action movie. Leggy and intimidating, with black highlights and bright orange warning coloration, it could totally work as a comic book hero. The…

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October 16, 2023

Complex World of Honey Bees: Colony structure

The complex world of honey bees is worth diving deeper into the colony to learn about their society. The Western honey bee, Apis mellifera, is the most well-known representative of the honey bee family. This medium-sized bee is responsible for a sizeable percentage of crop pollination around the globe. They also produce wax, honey, and many…

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October 13, 2023

Successful Tips for Managing Your Pastures

There are many ways to help manage your pastures, one of them being weed management. Weed management involves scouting for weeds in your pastures frequently, being aware of ways to prevent seed contamination, and different ways to control weeds.  Here are the steps for better weed control and management. Scouting for Weeds Scout for weeds…

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