Category Archives: Lend a Hand

NISAW 2016 – Working together to remove Giant Salvinia (Salvinia molesta) from Northwest Florida

Posted on February 26, 2016 by John

Matthew Phillips and Scott Jackson – UF/IFAS Extension and Research works with many partners supporting invasive species management actions and strategies across Florida. One key partner is the Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC), Invasive Plant Management … Continue reading →

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NISAW 2016 – Tiger Prawn (Penaeus monodon) “Lions in the Gulf and Tigers in the Bay”

Posted on February 25, 2016 by John

Giant Tiger Prawn (Penaeus monodon): This catchy phrase coined by Robert Turpin (Escambia County Marine Resources Division) describes a recent invader to our marine waters in the past decade. Many coastal residents are aware of the invasive lionfish that has … Continue reading →

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NISAW 2016 – Climbing Ferns

Posted on February 24, 2016 by John

Japanese Climbing Fern (Lygodium japonicum) and Old World Climbing Fern (Lygodium microphyllum) are presently the only non-native invasive ferns in Florida. Both ferns reproduce and spread readily by wind-blown spores. Animals, equipment, and even people that move through an area with … Continue reading →

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NISAW 2016 – Controlling Weeds in Your Pond: Water Hyacinth

Posted on February 24, 2016 by John

Libbie Johnson UF IFAS Escambia County Extension Northwest Florida can be a pond owner’s paradise. There is usually enough rainfall to keep ponds filled, catfish, bass, and brim are well adapted to the environmental conditions, and there is a long … Continue reading →

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NISAW 2016 – Beach Vitex in the Florida Panhandle

Posted on February 23, 2016 by John

In 2013 we began writing about a potential invasive plant in the Florida panhandle called Beach Vitex (Vitex rotundifolia). The first record we knew of was reported from Pensacola Beach and was posted on EDDmaps.org. According to this website only … Continue reading →

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NISAW 2016 – An Update on the Lionfish Situation in the Panhandle

Posted on February 21, 2016 by John

Lionfish (Pterois volitans): An Update on the Lionfish Situation in the Panhandle In the past couple of years, we have posted articles about the lionfish during NISAW week. A question we hear more now is – “how is lionfish … Continue reading →

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2015 Peanut Butter Challenge

Posted on November 13, 2015 by John

Next time you are the grocery store, consider purchasing an extra jar or two of peanut butter and donating it to your local Extension office as part of the annual Peanut Butter Challenge. The Challenge is a food collection drive of … Continue reading →

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Six Simple Ideas for Dealing with Your Unwanted Exotic Pet

Posted on March 6, 2015 by John

Now that we have completed National Invasive Species Awareness Week many readers have learned what NOT to do with their unwanted exotic pets… but what DO you do with them? Here are six simple suggestions for you to consider. Many … Continue reading →

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Invasive Species of the Day (February 25): Coral Ardisia and Wild Hogs

Posted on February 26, 2015 by John

Coral Ardisia (Ardisia crenata): Coral ardisia is also known as coral berry, spice berry, and scratchthroat. It was introduced into Florida in the early 1900’s for ornamental purposes. In the ensuing years, it has since it escaped cultivation and has … Continue reading →

Posted in Environmental Education, Habitat Conservation, Invasives, Land Management, Lend a Hand, Plants, Urban Wildlife, Wildlife | Tagged Coral Ardisia, Feral Hogs, Invasive of the Day, Invasive Species of the day, NISAW, NISAW2015, Okaloosa, Tallahassee, wakulla, water quality, Wild Hogs | Leave a comment

National Invasive Species Awareness Week (NISAW) – February 22-28, 2015

Posted on February 23, 2015 by John

Many plants and animals have been introduced to new regions for centuries, as people have discovered new lands. These transient species are known as non-natives, and can become invasive. Invasive species occur throughout the world and may blend in, be … Continue reading →

Posted in Environmental Education, Habitat Conservation, Invasives, Land Management, Lend a Hand, Recreation, Research, Sustainable Living, Timber, Urban Wildlife, Watershed, Wildlife | Tagged Exotic Species, Gulf of Mexico, invasive management, Lionfish, NISAW, NISAW2015 | Leave a comment