UF/IFAS Extension
Miami-Dade County
The UF/IFAS Extension Miami-Dade County is the liaison between research conducted by scientists at the University of Florida and other universities and our local community.
Contact
dade@ifas.ufl.edu
(305) 248-3311
18710 SW 288th Street
Homestead, FL 33030
FMNP Coastal Systems-a hybrid experience
By Ana Zangroniz & Laura Tiu
Earlier this month, my esteemed colleague Laura Tiu (Walton County Florida Sea Grant Agent), and I concluded our first hybrid Florida Master Naturalist Program (FMNP) course. We taught Coastal Systems following on the heels of a successful fully virtual Freshwater Systems course that we offered last summer
05/17/2022
You Can Still Enjoy Your Favorite Vacation Spots …
Yes! You can still enjoy your favorite vacation spots without breaking the bank. With summer just around the corner, now is the perfect time to budget and take control of your finances
04/29/2022
What's Going on in Florida
Swarming: The Natural Reproductive Process of a Honey Bee Colony
One of the world's most prolific species of pollinators, the honey bee, is arguably the most important insect species known to mankind. However, despite their immeasurable importance in the role of food production, they often have a negative connotation in the minds of many homeowners and the general public due to their "swarming" behavior around this time of year
03/09/2022
This Hurricane Season, Be Prepared for Anything
The 2022 Atlantic Hurricane Season begins June 1. Are you ready?
Maybe you think you’re ready—you’ve got some bottled water and canned goods to last a few days
05/23/2022
Beating marine debris
Every year, we celebrate our planet in honor of Earth Month. This month, I’d like to bring some awareness to challenges that the Earth faces as a result of a growing human population, and ways to help combat these challenges
04/19/2022
The all-mighty sea grape
Sea grapes: succulent and strong
The sea grape (Coccoloba uvifera) is a native beach and fore dune plant species. Sea grapes are critical members of coastal communities, particularly on water-facing dunes
03/29/2022
Tropical Fruit—Mango
Tropical Fruit at a Glance—Mango
By Jeff Wasielewski, Laura Vasquez and Jonathan H. Crane
Common name: Mango
Botanical name: Mangifera indica
Family: Anacardiacae
Good varieties: Angie, Orange Sherbet, Glenn, Nam Doc Mai, Rosigold, and more
About the fruit: The mango has been called the king of fruit
03/17/2022
Thoughts on Change: A Look at Old Miami from the Eyes of One of Its Newest Residents
Change—whether evolutionary or man-made—is a vital process that is woven into the fabric of nature, one that has shaped the world to how we see it today. On a small scale, change has the potential to better one’s life, like a New Year's Resolution to maintain a healthier diet
02/16/2022
