Workshop On Proposed County Ordinances – Residential Irrigation and Fertilizer Application

The University of Florida / IFAS – St. Lucie County Cooperative Extension is inviting you to participate in a workshop titled “Nutrient Management in the Urban Environment.”  This workshop will review two proposed County ordinances, both addressing State Senate Bill 494, passed in 2009.  One ordinance addresses residential irrigation moisture sensing devices and their maintenance; [...]

St. Lucie County Airport Conservation Efforts Recognized By Us Fish And Wildlife

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service recently showcased St. Lucie County International Airport’s scrub conservation actions as an example of successful partnerships between government agencies and how partnerships contribute to strategic habitat conservation.
The airport’s consultant, The LPA Group Incorporated, reduced non-native vegetation to create suitable habitat for the threatened Florida Scrub Jay and the Gopher [...]

Animal Rights Groups Give St. Lucie County Commissioners Compassion Award For Vote On Elephant Center

The St. Lucie County Board of County Commissioners were recognized by several animal rights groups this week for approving a site plan for the National Elephant Center (NEC) to build a facility in the County on the condition that no bullhooks be used at the center.
County Commissioners will jointly receive a Compassionate Legislator Award from [...]

Governor Crist Unveils 2010-11 Budget Recommendations

This week, Governor Crist outlined his recommendations for the Fiscal Year 2010-11 budget.  The measures unveiled today conclude a weeklong series of announcements highlighting the Governor’s economic, education and environmental proposals. Governor Crist’s budget recommendations emphasize his continued commitment to creating jobs and economic opportunities, developing the talent of Florida’s students and workforce, protecting Florida’s [...]

Oxbow Gives A Hoot About Owls With Nature At Night

Who, who, WHOOO will be swooping into the Oxbow on Friday, Feb. 12? That’s right it’s our friends from Busch Wildlife Sanctuary and their resident owls making their annual migration to the Oxbow’s Nature at Night series. Don’t miss this opportunity to get a rare and up-close look at some of Florida’s fabulous owls.
The program [...]

St. Lucie County Environmental Resources Department Announces Weekly Nature Series

St. Lucie County’s Environmental Resources Department continues its weekly winter Nature Series with guided, educational hikes for February. These free weekly programs run through May 1 and give participants a chance to explore some of the 42 miles of hiking trails that are located throughout the County’s 7,000 acres of Environmental Significant Lands.
* Saturday, Feb. [...]

OXBOW Eco-Center Announces February Events

The Oxbow Eco-Center, St. Lucie County’s environmental learning center, has several environmental events scheduled for February.

“Swamp Tales” continues on a new day – the first Wednesday of each month – Wednesday, Feb. 3 from 3:45 – 4:15 p.m. This free storytime is appropriate for ages 2 – 6. Selected story: “Ten Little Rabbits” by Virginia [...]

Catch and Release

Well, it’s easy enough to say. It even has a nice ring to it. And what a great approach to fishing – what a great way to be ‘environmentally aware’ at a time when the significance of “going green” carries so much weight in both business and everyday life.
I applaud those of you on the [...]

Oxbow Eco-Center Announces January Events

The Oxbow Eco-Center, St. Lucie County’s environmental learning center, has several environmental events scheduled for January, including naturalist training and learning about creatures of the night.

* “Swamp Tales” continues on a new day – the first Wednesday of each month – Wednesday, Jan. 6 from 3:45 – 4:15 p.m. This free storytime is appropriate for [...]

Supporting Veterans Needs To Mean More

Local Congressman Tom Rooney celebrated a major victory this week in his crusade to increase mental health funding for our soldiers and veterans. Reps. Michael E. McMahon (D-NY) and Rep. Rooney announced $492 million for medical research, Traumatic Brain Injury and Psychological health research, counseling and treatment programs included in the Defense Appropriations Act, which [...]

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