Category Archives: Environmental Education

Panhandle Outdoors Water School – St. Joseph Bay

Posted on August 11, 2017 by John

Our first POL program will happen this week – August 17 – at the Navarre Beach snorkel reef, and is sold out! We are glad you all are interested in these programs. Well! We have another one for you. The … Continue reading →

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Snorkel the Gulf Navarre Beach Marine Sanctuary

Posted on July 29, 2017 by John

Photo Credit: Mike Sandler Join the UF/IFAS Natural Resource Extension Agents as we explore the Navarre Beach Marine Sanctuary. Thursday, August 17, 2017 from 9 am until 1 pm. Register today at: https://nbsnorkel.eventbrite.com The Navarre Beach Marine Sanctuary consists of … Continue reading →

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Sea Turtles of the Panhandle: 2016 Nesting Numbers and Notes

Posted on June 3, 2017 by John

There are five species of sea turtles that nest from May through October on Florida beaches. The loggerhead, the green turtle and the leatherback all nest regularly in the Panhandle, with the loggerhead being the most frequent visitor. Two other … Continue reading →

Posted in Barrier Islands, Coastal Wildlife, Ecotourism, Environmental Education, Florida Panhandle, Marine life, Marine Resource Conservation, Sea Life, sea turtles, Turtles | Tagged sea turtles | Comments Off

Maintain Your Septic System to Save Money and Reduce Water Pollution

Posted on April 29, 2017 by John

One third of homes in Florida rely on septic systems, or onsite sewage treatment and disposal systems (OSTDS), to treat and dispose of household wastewater, which includes wastewater from bathrooms, kitchen sinks and laundry machines. When properly maintained, septic systems … Continue reading →

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Sea Grant Publications on the Impacts of the BP Oil Spill

Posted on April 14, 2017 by John

We are pleased to announce the release of a pair of new bulletins outlining how the 2010 Deepwater Horizon oil spill impacted the popular marine animals dolphins and sea turtles. To read these and other oil spill science publications, … Continue reading →

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The Florida Master Naturalist Program Training Local AmeriCorps Volunteers

Posted on March 31, 2017 by John

By: Laura Tiu and Sheila Dunning For the second year in a row, University of Florida Extension Agents Sheila Dunning (horticulture) and Laura Tiu (marine science) taught a Florida Master Naturalist Program (FMNP) Coastal Module to a newly recruited … Continue reading →

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Valentine’s Day… Red… and the Column Stinkhorn Fungus!

Posted on February 4, 2017 by John

Valentine’s Day is just a few days away and this month’s theme is evidenced by the color red. Red hearts, bows, roses (imported this time of year from South America) and candy in red boxes This hue is not frequently … Continue reading →

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You Say It’s Just a Swamp…

Posted on January 27, 2017 by John

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 listlessly … Continue reading →

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Winter is For Tree Planting

Posted on January 20, 2017 by John

Florida has celebrated Arbor Day since 1886 and has one of the first Arbor Day celebrations in the nation, on the third Friday in January. Trees establish a root system quickly when they aren’t expending as much energy on leaf … Continue reading →

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Consider a Native Evergreen This Christmas

Posted on December 5, 2016 by John

Throughout history the evergreen tree has been a symbol of life. “Not only green when summer’s here, but also when it’s cold and dreary” as the Christmas carol “O Tannenbaum” says. While supporting the cut Christmas tree industry does create … Continue reading →

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