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
Hours
Monday - Friday
8am - 4:30pm
Weekly “What is it?”: Red Sorrel
When my son was in middle school, I got a rare midday text from him with a photo. The picture was of a foot-tall, spindly, reddish weed and the accompanying text said, “Mom, do you know what this is? All the kids call it sourgrass and we eat it during PE
03/31/2021
Weekly “What is it?”: Lyreleaf Sage
I am always on the lookout for interesting plants and animals any time I go outside. In the spring, of course, birds start hatching, wayward baby squirrels leave the nest, and wildflowers start to bloom
04/14/2021
What's Going on Near You
COVID-19 and UF/IFAS Extension
Updated 03/16/20
As we continue to monitor COVID-19 in Florida, I wanted to take a moment to update our UF/IFAS Extension community about our current status, best practices and next steps.
Please call your local UF/IFAS Extension office or view the local update page for the most up to date information on your
03/15/2020
Youth Science Lessons – Marine Vertebrates – Lesson 4 Mammals
The history of life on our planet is divided into “Ages”. There was the “Age of Fish” and the “Age of Reptiles”, and they say we are now in the “Age of Mammals” – actually more currently the “Age of Humans”
04/02/2021
Squirrels are People, Too
Rebekah Heppner, Master Gardener Volunteer Trainee
I inherited my appreciation of nature from my father. I don’t know if he loved bees and butterflies as much as I do, but he definitely loved birds
04/01/2021
EDRR Invasive Species of the Month – Beach Vitex
EDRR Invasive Species
Beach Vitex (Vitex rotundfolia)
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.
04/08/2021
Weekly “What is it?”: Dandelions
I loved dandelions as a kid. The idea of a backyard full of magical wishes (granted only if you could blow away all the wispy seed heads in one blow) was too terrific to pass up
04/06/2021
Youth Science Lessons – Marine Vertebrates – Lesson 4 Mammals
The history of life on our planet is divided into “Ages”. There was the “Age of Fish” and the “Age of Reptiles”, and they say we are now in the “Age of Mammals” – actually more currently the “Age of Humans”
04/02/2021
Healthy Estuaries: A Look at Habitat Change in the Pensacola Bay System
It is understood that the number one cause of species decline worldwide is habitat loss. As habitats are altered and removed, fish and wildlife species adapt, move, or die
03/29/2021
