Our Recovering Florida Black Bear Population
Florida Black Bear are the largest land mammals in the state of Florida. At birth they are smaller than a soda can but they quickly grow up to 250-400 pounds for males and 125-250 pounds for females. Even though black bears are large animals, they are not fierce...
March is an ideal time to consider wild birds
Spring is a dynamic time for wildlife. If you enjoy watching nature, now is a fantastic time to get outdoors to see some interesting activity. March is also one of the best times of year to do some active management on your property to enhance the habitat you provide...
Aquatic and Natural Areas Pesticide Training and Exams
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...
Deer Nutrition Now Can Pay Off in the Fall
To the chagrin of hunters across the panhandle deer season has drawn to a close. As the days lengthen and temperatures begin to climb, many of the area's outdoorsmen (and women) shift their focus to a more aquatic nature. However, those sportsmen, who...
Invasive Species of the Day (March 8th): Tropical Soda Apple & Alligator Weed
March 8th: Tropical Soda Apple (Solanum viarum) & Alligator Weed (Alternanthera philoxeroide) Tropical Soda Apple: Florida ranchers know Tropical Soda Apple (TSA) as the “Plant from Hell”. The plant is a native of South...
Invasive of the Day (March 7th): Eurasean Milfoil, Tiger Prawn, Cuban Treefrog
March 7th: Eurasian Milfoil (Myriophyllum spicatum), Tiger Prawn (Penaeus monodon), The Cuban Tree Frog (Osteopilus septentrionalis) Eurasian Water Milfoil: Eurasian water milfoil is a submerged aquatic plant that can be found in northwest Florida in lakes,...
Invasive Species of the Day (March 6th): Climbing Ferns & Chinese Privet
March 6th: Climbing Ferns (Lygodium sp.) & Chinese Privet (Ligustrum sinense) Japanese Climbing Fern (Lygodium japonicum) and Old World Climbing Ferns (Lygodium microphyllum): are presently the only non-native invasive ferns in Florida. Both ferns reproduce and...
Invasive Species of the Day (March 5th): Torpedo Grass & Hydrilla
March 5th: Torpedo Grass (Panicum repens) & Hydrilla (Hydrilla verticillata) Torpedo Grass: Torpedo grass (Panicum repens) is an invasive weed that invades lawns, flowerbeds, landscapes and wetlands. Even if introduced into a small area, this weed can rapidly...
Invasive Species of the Day (March 4th): Benghal Dayflower, Chinese Tallow, Water Hyacinth
March 4th: Benghal Dayflower (Commelina benghalensis), Chinese Tallow (Sapium sebiferum), & Water Hyacinth (Eichhornia crassipes): Benghal Dayflower (Commelina benghalensis): Also called Tropical spiderwort, is an invasive weed that creeps into nurseries,...
Invasive Species of the Day (March 3rd): Wild Hogs & Lion Fish
March 3rd: Wild Hogs (Sus scrofa) & Lionfish (Pterois volitans): Wild Hogs: Wild Hogs, also called Feral Hogs, are not native to the U.S. Domesticated pigs were introduced by early settlers because they could adapt to a wide variety of habitats. These...