| ** | May 2 | Tree Pruning Workshop, 8:30 am to 4 pm. Indian River Research and Education Center, 2199 South Rock Road, Fort Pierce, FL 34945. $25 fee covers lunch and materials. 6.5 ISA CEUs approved. Contact Forester Richie Bamlett at (772) 778-5067 to sign up. | | May 2-4 | 61st Annual Florida Beef Cattle Short Course, Alto and Patricia Straughn IFAS Extension Professional Development Center, 2142 Shealy Drive, Gainesville, FL 32611. See link above on event title for more info. | | May 3 | Central FL Cooperative Invasive Species Management Area Spring Meeting, 8:30 a.m. -12:00 p.m, Wekiwa Springs State Park Youth Camp 1800 Wekiwa Circle, Apopka, FL 32712. Come learn to identify and manage invasive species, pesticides and wildlife interactions, invasive wildlife, and the effects of invasive plants on cattle. Free, DOACS CEUS approval pending. Email your attendance notification to Mark Rizzo at mark.rizzo@ocfl.net. | | May 3 | Springs Protection Workshop, 9 am to 4 pm, UF-IFAS Marion County Extension Auditorium, 2232 NE Jacksonville Rd, Ocala, FL 34470. $10 covers lunch and materials. Register online at http://www.eventbrite.com/event/3232826471/eorg | | May 4 | Tree Pruning Workshop, 8:30 am to 4 pm. Marathon Government Center (Monroe County), 2798 Overseas Highway, Marathon, FL 33050. $25 fee covers lunch and materials. 6.5 ISA CEUs approved. Contact Forester Mark Torok at (954) 475-4194 to sign up. | | May 7-10 | 2012 Aquatic Weed Control Short Course, Coral Springs, FL. Earn up to 20 CEUs and fully re-certify in Florida for Aquatics, Natural Areas, or Right-of-Way. See http://www.conference.ifas.ufl.edu/aw/ for details and registration. | | May 9 | Tree Pruning Workshop, 8:30 am to 4 pm. Leon County Agricultural Center 615 Paul Russell Road, Tallahassee, FL 32301-7060 . $25 fee covers lunch and materials. 6.5 ISA CEUs approved. Contact Forester Stan Rosenthal at (850) 606-5202 to sign up. | | May 10 | Planning for the Future of Your Family Lands, 10 am - 3 pm, UF-IFAS Lake County Extension Office, 1951 Woodlea Rd, Tavares, FL 32778-4204. Details and registration at: http://www.eventbrite.com/event/2977019345 | | May 11 | Panhandle Outdoors Live 2012, Perdido River. Cost is $30. Contact Libby Johnson at (850) 475-5230, libbiej@ufl.edu for more details. Register online at: http://panhandleoutdoorslive2012.eventbrite.com/ | | May 17 | Planning for the Future of Your Family Lands, 10 am - 3 pm, UF-IFAS Sumter County Extension Office, 7620 State Road 471, Suite 2, Bushnell, FL 33513-8716. Details and registration at: http://www.eventbrite.com/event/2998000099 | | May 17 | FL-GA Eastern Wild Turkey Extravaganza: Field Day, Trade Show and Banquet, 8:00 am - 7:00 pm, Osceola Plantation, Thomas County, GA. $75 for all events, $30 Field Day and Trade Show, $55 Trade Show and Banquet. See flyer linked on event title for details. Pre-registration required: http://flgaextgamemgmt2012.eventbrite.com/ | | May 23 | Silviculture Best Management Practices Workshop, 9:00 am - 2:30 pm, UF-IFAS Putnam County Extension Office, Palatka, FL. Free, approved for 4 hours of SAF CAT-1 CFE’s. Register by May 14 by contacting Robin Holland, (352) 732-1273,Robin.Holland@freshfromflorida.com | | May 23 | UF/IFAS Mid-Florida REC Research Update & Field Day 2012, 7:45 am - 5:00 pm, Mid-Florida Research & Education Center - Apopka, FL. For details and registration see http://mrec.ifas.ufl.edu/FieldDay/ | | May 24 | Planning for the Future of Your Family Lands, 10 am - 3 pm, UF-IFAS Marion County Extension Office, 2232 NE Jacksonville Rd, Ocala, FL 34470-3615. Details and registration at: http://www.eventbrite.com/event/3000930865 | | May 31 | Managing Nuisance Wildlife in Your Yard, 6 - 8 pm, UF-IFAS North Florida Research and Education Center, Quincy, FL. RSVP by Monday May 29 to reserve a seat or for more information, email/call Alex Bolques abol@ufl.edu (850) 875-7255 or Holly Ober, holly.ober@ufl.edu, (850) 875-7150 | | June 6 | Panhandle Outdoors Live 2012, Navarre Beach & Santa Rosa Sound. Cost is $30. Contact Chris Verlinde at (850) 623-3868, chrismv@ufl.edu for more details. Register online at: http://panhandleoutdoorslive2012.eventbrite.com/ | | June 12 | Climate and Forests, What’s Changing? 1:30 to 4:30 pm ET, UF-IFAS Leon County Extension Office, 615 Paul Russell Road, Tallahassee, FL 32301. Landowners and professionals will learn about management practices that can help their forest management program adapt to a changing climate. Contact the Leon County Extension office at (850) 606-5202 to sign up. | | June
14-16 | 2012 National Tree Farmer Convention, Hyatt Regency Jacksonville Riverfront Hotel. The convention will be include a family and youth program for our next generation of Tree Farmers. Information on rates, optional tours, field day, and agenda at: http://www.treefarmsystem.org/tree-farmer-conventions. | | June 19 | Forest Stewardship Workshop: Grow Timber Revenue, 9 am - 3 pm CT, UF-IFAS Jackson County Extension Office, 2741 Pennsylvania Ave, Suite 3, Marianna, FL 32448-4022 . This program will provide guidance on timber management and marketing strategies that can increase returns from harvests, reduce costs and encourage forest management for its many benefits. Details and registration online: http://fsp-workshop061912.eventbrite.com/ | | June 28 | Forest Stewardship Workshop: Grow Timber Revenue, 9 am - 3 pm ET, UF-IFAS Nassau County Extension Office, 543350 US-Hwy 1, Callahan, FL 32011. This program will provide guidance on timber management and marketing strategies that can increase returns from harvests, reduce costs and encourage forest management for its many benefits. Details and registration online: http://fsp-workshop062812.eventbrite.com/ | | July
27-29 | Florida Small Farms Alternative Enterprise Conference, Osceola Heritage Park, Kissimmee, FL 34744. See Conference web site for details: http://conference.ifas.ufl.edu/smallfarms11/index.html | ** |
| News & Info Brief SMALL FARMS AND ALTERNATIVE ENTERPRISES CONFERENCE: EDUCATING ENTREPRENEURS TO STRENGTHEN LOCAL FOOD SYSTEMS, JULY 27-29, 2012, KISSIMMEE, FL
Register now for this great event! An annual tradition, this event provides farmers with up-to-date, research-based, in-depth educational information. The conference aims to facilitate solutions-based collaboration by encouraging networking and an open dialog among members of Florida’s small farms community. Additionally, the conference is an excellent vehicle for increasing awareness of Florida’s small farms industry, which organizers accomplish by including participation from decision makers and supporting institutions, and partners from the public sector. Early registration deadline is July 9 but many sessions have limited capacity so register as soon as possible. See the website for more details and registration: http://conference.ifas.ufl.edu/smallfarms/index.html USDA AND US FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE ANNOUNCE WORKING LANDS FOR WILDLIFE COST-SHARE PROGRAM
Private landowners are eligible to receive funds specifically for managing gopher tortoise habitat. Of the $33 million mentioned in the press release below, approx. $6 million is reserved for improving gopher tortoise habitat throughout its range. The goal of this new funding initiative is to help reverse the decline of 7 critical species. The deadline for landowners to submit applications is April 30, 2012. Information on how to apply is included on the US Fish and Wildlife Service website at http://www.fws.gov/workinglandsforwildlife.html. Landowners can contact their local NRCS office for more information. Find your local contact here: http://offices.sc.egov.usda.gov/locator/app
UF BIOLOGISTS SEEK HELP FINDING OUT WHAT COYOTES ARE EATING
Coyote carcasses wanted! If you have at least 5 coyote carcasses that you would like to provide for this study, you can contact Bill Giuliano at the University of Florida to arrange for pickup (352-846-0575; docg@ufl.edu). If you have fewer than 5 animals or are going to be coming through Gainesville, arrangements can be made to get carcasses from you at the University or combine your animals with others in your area for a pickup. Carcasses should be frozen in a suitable bag or container, and include the name of contributor, date harvested/obtained, and location harvested/obtained (at least to the county level). We have obtained a permit from the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission for this project, and will keep information provided by you for this project anonymous to the extent possible by law. We greatly appreciate your help with this valuable study!
LEON COUNTY EXTENSION ANNOUNCES PERMACULTURE COURSES - SUMMER QUARTER
See the course flyer at:http://leon.ifas.ufl.edu/Flyer_Permaculture%20Course%202012_ver3.pdf. To register, contact Genice Harris at (850) 606-5202, or Will Sheftall at Sheftallw@leoncountyfl.gov
CLEMSON UNIVERSITY ANNOUNCES ONLINE DEER STEWARD COURSEThe program is self-paced and conducted online. It is a convenient way to learn everything about white-tailed deer from the leading experts! You will register for the program through the QDMA but will view all the program materials through Clemson University. Foresters earn 4 hous of Category 1 CFEs and 10 hours of Category 2 CFEs without ever leaving your office. You will watch videos from the comfort of your home or office and take exams, all online! This is a great opportunity to earn CFE credits on your own time! Register or learn more about QDMA and the Deer Steward Online program here: http://www.qdma.com/programs/certify/deer-steward-courses/online-deer-steward/.
REPORT FOX SQUIRREL SIGHTINGS
The fox squirrel, named for its fox-like tail, is a charismatic mammal approximately twice the size of the common gray squirrel. The coloration of the fox squirrel is highly variable, ranging from a creamy tan to all black. In Florida, the fox squirrel can be found in almost every county, but the distribution is patchy and not well understood. To better understand fox squirrel distribution, A research project, conducted by the University of Florida Department of Wildlife Ecology and Conservation and the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, is asking the public across the state to report their fox squirrel sightings at the following website: https://public.myfwc.com/hsc/foxsquirrel/GetLatLong.aspx
Thanks for your help! Questions? Please Contact Courtney Hooker foxsquirrel@ifas.ufl.edu
WANT TO CUT BACK ON PAPER MAIL?
If you receive the Florida Land Steward Newsletter by mail and prefer to get the publication online via a link provided in regular email updates, let us know. Contact Chris Demers, cdemers@ufl.edu, (352) 846-2375
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