Who cooks for you, who cooks for you all? I’m sitting around a fire pit with my family on an early summer evening when our conversation...

Hurricane season is upon us, and while you are probably aware of the preparations you need to make inside the home, what about those in...

Mosquitoes are a familiar nuisance in Florida, heralding the warmer months with their unwelcome presence. Beyond their itchy bites, these...

Did you know that you can plant your vegetables and herbs alongside your ornamental perennials, shrubs, and trees? Most people think...

Woven into the fabric of Polk County’s heritage, cypress trees have a storied history and cultural significance. Native American cultures...

Fire, often perceived with apprehension, plays a pivotal role in maintaining Florida’s diverse ecosystems. Today, I’ll be chatting about...

As winter unfolds, a special guest, El Niño, is set to influence our weather patterns significantly. Known for altering weather on a...

As our holiday seasons come to a close, Polk County residents and visitors are treated to a spectacular natural event: the arrival of...

December is the perfect time to learn about the fascinating world of our cavity-nesting birds in Central Florida. These birds, including...

As we bid farewell to the hurricane season and the wetter months, November brings a refreshing change to Polk County. You might have...

As the twilight of the spooky season creeps upon us, the air fills with whispers and rustles - not from wandering spirits but from our...

In the bustling heart of Florida, Polk County stands out for its abundant agricultural lands, plentiful wildlife, and alluring...

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...

As an Extension Agent, a significant part of my daily work involves talking about our environment with folks from all walks of life. A...

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

“There are no other Everglades in the world. They are, they have always been, one of the unique regions of the earth; remote, never...