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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

Hours

Main Office: Monday - Friday
8am - 5pm
South County: Morningside Branch Library Tuesdays & Fridays 1 p.m.-3

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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

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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

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    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