UF/IFAS Extension
Escambia County
The University of Florida IFAS Extension Escambia County is the liaison between research conducted by scientists at the University of Florida and our local community.
Contact
escambia@ifas.ufl.edu
850-475-5230
3740 Stefani Road
Cantonment, FL 32533
Video: Container Planting Tips
At one time or another, we have all added rocks or broken pieces of clay pots to the bottom of a container to improve drainage. This practice can actually have the opposite effect, causing the potting soil to stay too moist
01/26/2022
Longleaf Academy
Longleaf Academy
Longleaf Foundations class
February 2, 2022
8:30 AM to 5:00 PM
4H Camp Timpoochee
4750 Timpoochee Lane
Niceville, FL 32578
Virtual-Foundations-2022
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01/26/2022
What's Going on in Florida
Starting Your Spring Garden Program
Spring gardening is just around the corner. Join UF IFAS Escambia Extension for a few tips and tricks for success with your summer garden
01/05/2022
The View from Two Months In
Hello all, and welcome to a brand new year!
I’ve been Dean of UF/IFAS Extension now for a little over two months. When I first started, I received a piece of advice from SVP Scott Angle: “Above all, just have fun!” he told me
01/04/2022
Weekly “What is it?”: Christmas wreath lichen
Years ago, I helped a National Park Ranger at Gulf Islands National Seashore run several “Junior Ranger” day camps in the summer. Kids went on hikes, caught crabs in dip nets, and learned about the area’s history
01/25/2022
A Cold Winter’s Snake – the Garter
When hiking around the Florida panhandle in midwinter, most snakes are undercover trying to avoid the chilly cold fronts that pass through and can drop temperatures close to freezing. So, the probability of seeing one is low
01/20/2022
Six Rivers CISMA EDRR Invasive Species of the Month – Coral Ardisia
EDRR Invasive Species
Coral Ardisia (Ardisia crenata)
Define Invasive Species: must have ALL of the following –
Is non-native to the area, in our case northwest Florida
Introduced by humans, whether intentional or accidental
Causing either an environmental or economic problem, possibly both
Define EDRR Species: Early Detection Rapid Response. These are species that are either –
01/20/2022
Weekly “What is it?”: Horsehair fungus
Imagine walking through the woods, enjoying the fresh air and birdsong, when you notice a twig just dangling midair. On first glance, you might presume it is stuck in a vine or a large spider web
01/19/2022
