UF/IFAS Extension
St Lucie County
The Cooperative Extension Service is nationwide and was established by the Smith-Lever Act of 1914. It is a partnership between state land grant universities, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the county governments throughout the nation.
Contact
lachancec@ufl.edu
(772) 462-1660
8400 Picos Road, Ste 101
Fort Pierce, FL 34945
Mosquitoes, Open Containers, and Rain … Oh My!
UF/IFAS Mosquito Experts
I recently had the opportunity to collaborate with colleagues at the UF/IFAS Florida Medical Entomology Lab (FMEL) in Vero Beach, FL. FMEL Assistant Professors Dr
06/02/2023
Pomegranate
Pomegranates (Punica granatum) are deciduous trees or shrubs with delectable and nutritious fruit that are highly prized. They are indigenous to certain regions of Iran and have been cultivated for millennia
05/30/2023
What's Going on in Florida
Florida Master Naturalist Habitat Evaluation Course June 2023
About this Habitat Evaluation Course
The UF/ IFAS Extension offices in Indian River and St. Lucie Counties are pleased to announce the upcoming Florida Master Naturalist Program Habitat Evaluation hybrid steward course which starts June 14, 2023
06/14/2023
‘Near Normal’ Hurricane Season Means Take All Precautions
The 2023 Atlantic Hurricane Season begins June 1. Are you ready?
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is predicting a "near normal" Atlantic Hurricane Season this year
05/30/2023
Protecting Citrus Trees from Heat Stress
The rising temperatures and climate change challenges of recent years have brought a significant threat to citrus trees. Heat stress, caused by prolonged exposure to high temperatures, poses a severe risk to citrus trees
05/22/2023
Florida Master Naturalist Habitat Evaluation Course June 2023
About this Habitat Evaluation Course
The UF/ IFAS Extension offices in Indian River and St. Lucie Counties are pleased to announce the upcoming Florida Master Naturalist Program Habitat Evaluation hybrid steward course which starts June 14, 2023
05/17/2023
My Adventure Birding at Lakeside Ranch
About Lakeside Ranch STA
On an early Saturday morning in April, I went on an amazing birding excursion at Lakeside Ranch Stormwater Treatment Area (STA). South Florida Water Management District manages the approximately 2,700 acre site which is available for visitors on foot or on a bicycle
05/03/2023
New Invasive Reptile Coloring Books from the UF Croc Docs
About these resources
This UF/IFAS Blog presents the new invasive reptile coloring books from the UF Croc Docs. It contains information about Burmese pythons, Argentinian black and white tegu, and other nonnative reptiles now found in Florida
04/18/2023
