UF IFAS Extension Martin County

07/24/2025

At this week's Protecting Florida's Resources Summer Best Practices program, we covered poisonous/harmful plants and living with wildlife that are annoying or fearsome. Participants were offered the chance to share their stories of nuisance wildlife, and they practiced their plant ID with samples contributed by the Martin County Master Gardener Volunteers. Thanks to the City of Stuart for hosting us this summer at their 10th Street Community Center!

07/23/2025

Last week's Water Ambassador webinar is now posted on our YouTube channel. To watch it visit:

Nathaniel Winn, research scientist for the Florida Oceanographic Society, (FOS) discusses his analysis of FOS's long-running citizen science water quality mo...

07/22/2025

07/17/2025

The Hanging Banners Showmanship Clinic is a multi species event- Swine, Goat, & Lamb.

Presented by Jones Supply & MoorMan's ShowTec, this event will be full of learning about selection of your project, daily care, showmanship, and more. There will be feed industry professionals, local dealers, and showmanship surprise guests!

👉RSVP: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/hanging-banners-showmanship-clinic-tickets-1371162837959?fbclid=IwY2xjawLlGgZleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFaanI2Sm85Zlo3YkEwVjZCAR4kEryguZHQ8rgFfC6MAwNaJHgwZVWGnjnm4QobARXmvpEweZZjRydlmb7qeA_aem_vwEo6-ywCk0zetzejJiAiQ

07/11/2025

June's Water Ambassador webinar is now posted to our YouTube channel. To watch it please see this link: https://youtu.be/s_V1GAJF2bg

In this webinar, Michael Murphy from Martin County discusses his work using native plants to improve water quality and biodiversity in county retention and detention ponds. Great information to bring to your residential community water bodies!

In this Water Ambassador webinar, Michael Murphy, Horticultural Technician for Martin County, shared his knowledge of native plants and how he uses them in C...

07/07/2025

https://blogs.ifas.ufl.edu/martinco/2025/06/27/short-term-hurricane-preparation-for-commercial-nurseries/

This article summarizes key hurricane preparations recommended in the short-term (within a week of storm arrival) for commercial nurseries.

07/05/2025

When you think of frogs, what comes to mind? Maybe you think of the way their calls ring out when rain is on the way. You may feel squeamish about them, or you may have encountered an invasive frog that you worry will harm your family dog. Most of us aren’t aware of how frogs […]

07/03/2025

At last week's Summer BMP session, Martin County Parks and Recreation Department Parks Superintendent Jamie Eberhardt presented on Chainsaw Safety, with demonstrations of equipment and safety gear by Park Supervisor Brian Vandergriff. Thanks to the City of Stuart for hosting us at the 10th Street Community Center!

07/03/2025

New opportunity to raise chicks and give back to the community!

Martin County 4-H is proud to join Colab Farms in launching an exciting new community service project that combines youth leadership, agriculture, and giving back.

Through this initiative, 4-H members will raise chicks to healthy hens, learning responsibility and animal care along the way. Once mature, the hens will be given to Colab Farms where they will live happy, productive lives. In turn, Colab Farms will donate the eggs laid by these hens to local food banks and programs, helping provide fresh, nutritious food to individuals and families in need across our community. It’s a full-circle Colab-oration powered by youth, fueled by service, and rooted in compassion.

The chicks will be ready for pickup Friday, July 11 at 6pm. We are asking those who want to participate to RSVP so we can ensure to have enough chicks for everyone wanting to participate. We are asking each participant to take at least 5 chicks. Colab Farms will pay for the chicks. The participants will be responsible for providing shelter, food, and any other necessary items for the chicks.

To participate or for more information, please email [email protected].

06/28/2025

On June 17, UF/IFAS Extension Martin and Palm Beach counties offered a certification workshop in Green Industry Best Management Practices for landscape professionals at the House of Hope Enrichment Center in Jensen Beach. Participants reviewed and discussed best practices to prevent nonpoint source pollution when maintaining their clients' landscapes. Another session is planned for August 13. Contact the House of Hope for more information at 772-286-4673 x 1400.


Martin County Board of County Commissioners
House of Hope