UF/IFAS Extension
Broward County
Broward County Extension Service is a partnership between the University of Florida's Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS), and Broward County government, to provide non-biased, research-based information to Broward citizens.
Contact
broward@ifas.ufl.edu
(954) 756-8519
3245 College Avenue
Davie, FL 33314
Heat, Hydration, and Dehydration: Tips to drink more water
This is the 3rd blog in this series.
Over the past 20 years, I have heard many program participants and clientele state that they don’t like to drink water, or they never drink water
07/19/2022
Royal Poinciana – Beautiful, but Poor Compartmentalizers.
A picture is often worth a thousand words.
As an ISA certified certified arborist, when I saw this huge Royal Poinciana collapsed on a sunny day, with no wind, rain, or other adverse weather conditions, I just had to stop and find out what happened!
What I discovered is a cautionary tale to all tree lovers
09/08/2022
What's Going on in Florida
Provide for Wildlife- The Gulf Fritillary
Article by UF/IFAS Extension Broward County Urban Horticulture Agent Lorna Bravo
Our urban Yards are the first line of defense to protect local wildlife.
As urban areas rapidly increase worldwide, our urban yards are the first defense line preserving Florida's fragile environment
10/21/2021
Prepare for Hurricane Ian
SEPT. 26, 2022 (10 AM) -- Hurricane Ian is approaching the Gulf of Mexico and is on a path to impact the west coast of Florida
09/26/2022
Be Aware of the Risks of Eating Raw Oysters
Seafood is one of those foods people find delicious and a special treat when dining out. Many cultures have it as a mainstay of their meals
08/26/2022
Jaboticaba – A Fruit Worth the Wait
This fruit tree is a superstar in Brazil.
In the plant world, there are some superstars
08/25/2022
Heat, Hydration, and Dehydration: Fire Safety and Preparedness
This is the 5th blog in this series.
So far, we have covered knowing the signs and symptoms of heat-related illness, sources of water, tips to drink more water, and ideas to beat the heat and stay safe
08/01/2022
Heat, Hydration, and Dehydration: Defeat the Heat
This is the 4th blog in this series.
Keeping cool is part of good health
07/27/2022
