Category Archives: Events

Have a “Tree-mendous” Arbor Day!

Posted on January 8, 2017 by John

Arbor Day has a 145-year history, started in Nebraska by a nature-loving newspaper editor who recognized the many valuable services trees provide. We humans often form emotional attachments to trees, planting them at the beginning of a marriage, birth of … Continue reading →

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Oil Spill Science Seminar held in Okaloosa County

Posted on July 22, 2016 by John

The Deepwater Horizon (DWH) oil spill occurred about 50 miles offshore of Louisiana in April 2010. Approximately 172 million gallons of oil entered the Gulf of Mexico. Five years after the incident, locals and tourists still have questions. The Okaloosa … Continue reading →

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Free “Brace for the Storm” Workshops Help Homeowners Prepare for Disasters

Posted on June 17, 2016 by John

Here in the latter half of June, temperatures have heated up and summer thunderstorms have swept through on a regular basis. As we are reminded often,  hurricane season has begun. While we haven’t had a major storm in 11 years, … Continue reading →

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Beekeeping in the Panhandle Workshop & Trade Show April 1 & 2

Posted on March 12, 2016 by John

The Beekeeping in the Panhandle Working Group is pleased to offer the 5th Annual Beekeepers Field Day And Trade Show 2016 Beekeeping is one of the fastest growing hobby and commercial endeavors in Florida.  There is much to learn and share … Continue reading →

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2016 Gulf Coast Agritourism and Ecotourism Business Development Conference

Posted on January 19, 2016 by John

In 2014, five Extension agents involved with http://www.naturallyescarosa.com launched the first Gulf Coast Agritourism & Ecotourism Business Development Conference. Over sixty business owners and members of the hospitality industry met to discuss marketing, sustainable tourism, and how to handle insurance … Continue reading →

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Endless October Options in Northwest Florida!

Posted on October 9, 2015 by John

October is a glorious time of year in northwest Florida. Temperatures are cooler, skies seem bluer, and the summer crowds have left the still-warm waters of the Gulf mostly to us locals. It is also the perfect time to explore … Continue reading →

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Exotic Pet Amnesty Day set for Oct. 3 in Fort Walton Beach

Posted on October 1, 2015 by John

Do you have any exotic pets you can no longer care for? Would you like the opportunity to surrender those pets without any penalties or fines? Then join the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) and Gulfarium Marine Adventure … Continue reading →

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Gulf Coast Agritourism and Ecotourism Business Development Conference Announced for November

Posted on September 12, 2014 by John

The UF/IFAS Extension Escambia and Santa Rosa counties and Naturally EscaRosa would like to invite agritour and ecotour providers to the 2014 Agri/Eco-tourism Business Development Conference on November 5-6, 2014. The conference is geared for businesses wishing to enhance and … Continue reading →

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Aquatic and Natural Areas Pesticide Training and Exams

Posted on March 21, 2014 by John

Pesticide Training and Exams being offered at the University of Florida IFAS Okaloosa County Extension Office. March 31, 2014 8am-11am     Aquatic Pesticide Training 11am             Aquatic Exam 1pm-4pm       Natural Areas Training 4pm               Natural Areas Exam Cost is $10 for Aquatic Training … Continue reading →

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Cogongrass in the Panhandle

Posted on January 3, 2014 by John

Join us for a workshop on the biology and control of cogongrass. January 14, 2014 Registration begins at 8:30am (Eastern Time) Program starts at 9:00am (Eastern Time) and will end at 4:30pm (Eastern Time). The cost of the workshop is $25 … Continue reading →

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