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Shannon Carnevale
Sep 26, 2023
Greetings, Brave Souls of the Neighborhood
As the twilight of the spooky season creeps upon us, the air fills with whispers and rustles - not from wandering spirits but from our...


Shannon Carnevale
Jul 31, 2023
Trees and Hurricanes
In the bustling heart of Florida, Polk County stands out for its abundant agricultural lands, plentiful wildlife, and alluring...


Shannon Carnevale
Jun 28, 2023
Celebrating National Lakes Appreciation Month: The Value of Aquatic Plants
July is National Lakes Appreciation Month, and as a UF/IFAS Extension agent, I’m taking this opportunity to shed light on an aspect of...


Shannon Carnevale
May 30, 2023
The Urban Heat Island Effect: A Growing Challenge in Florida’s Urban Areas
As an Extension Agent, a significant part of my daily work involves talking about our environment with folks from all walks of life. A...


Shannon Carnevale
Apr 30, 2023
American Wetlands Month
May is American Wetlands Month, and with one-fifth of the nation’s wetlands, Florida is the perfect place to appreciate the beauty and...

Adam Strang Bass
Sep 30, 2019
Conservation of The Everglades Headwaters is Priority
“There are no other Everglades in the world. They are, they have always been, one of the unique regions of the earth; remote, never...

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