2/27/23 @ 12:15 p.m.

Join Nassau County Public Works and the UF/IFAS Extension Office for a series of classes on invasive plants. Invasive plants outcompete native plants and animals and are harmful to our natural environment. They have also been found to degrade waterways, harm water quality and limit recreational opportunities. 

In this class series, you will learn more about invasive plants including how to treat them naturally, ways to reduce spread, and how to identify invasive species. 

There is no cost to participate in any of the classes. See flyer for complete schedule. Please sign up at: http://bit.ly/12invasives2023


All will be held at the American Beach Community Center located at 1600 Julia Street. 


-Sabrina Robertson
 Public Information Officer

2/3/23 @ 8:15 a.m. - Tonight is "Nassau County Night" at the Jacksonville Iceman game and there are still tickets available! Each ticket sold for Nassau County will result in proceeds being donated back to the Nassau County 4-H to be used for future scholarships. 

There is also a friendly competition going on with area counties to see which 4-H program can bring the most fans! Should Nassau County bring the most fans, our 4-H youth will have an opportunity to win prizes and possibly sit with the team at a future game! 

Tickets are $20 each and can be purchased 
at www.jaxicemen.com/4h or by using the QR code on the attached flyer.

Before ordering tickets, be sure to select "Nassau" from the County options so we can ensure our 4-H program gets credit for the sale. 

-Sabrina Robertson
 Public Information Officer

2/1/23 @ 10:00 a.m. - The Nassau County Extension Office is hosting a series of lawn management workshops. The first will take place on Saturday, February 11th from 9am-12pm at their office located at 85831 Miner Road in Yulee. See flyer for complete schedule and topic for each session.

Registration is $25 and includes all workshop materials. Light refreshments will be served. 

DESCRIPTION OF EVENT 
A ubiquitous component of landscapes is the lawn. Properly selecting plant species and management will significantly improve your yard by reducing threats of bad insects and diseases. This program will cover all the best management practices for Florida turfgrass species and turf-alternative recommendations for your lawn. Join UF/IFAS Extension Nassau County for the New Homeowners Guide to the Landscape workshop series for its first workshop program of 2023. By participating in these workshop programs you will be able to enjoy your landscape more and work less.
 
Program registration is $25.00 and will cover the program's materials and costs. Minor refreshments will be provided.
 
ACCOMODATIONS
The University of Florida is committed to providing universal access to all of our events. For disability accommodations such as alternate formats of written material, please contact Taylor Clem, taylorclem87@ufl.edu, (904)530-6353 at least 1 week in advance.
 
REGISTRATION
https://www.eventbrite.com/o/ufifas-extension-nassau-county-58363312263


-Sabrina Robertson 
 Public Information Officer

Each month, the Nassau County Extension office releases a calendar to let residents know the appropriate dates to plant vegetables. Below is the calendar for February.

If this type of information is of interest to you, consider signing up for their monthly newsletter. Visit their website and sign up for newsletters on the top right under "Learn Something New".
https://sfyl.ifas.ufl.edu/

-Sabrina Robertson
 Public Information Officer

1/19/22 @ 11:30 a.m.

In recognition of Arbor Day tomorrow, the Nassau County Extension Office has released the below information to remind residents of the importance of trees and hiring a certified arborist to find a way to conserve them in your existing landscape. 

From the Extension Office: 
Did you know a healthy, mature tree can add a 9%-19% value to your home? No other landscape plant material adds that value. As we celebrate Arbor Day tomorrow, think about how we can properly care for and maintain our urban trees throughout Nassau County!

Recently, Nassau County staff worked with a local ISA Certified Arborist to help protect trees on Amelia Island near Fire Station #20 by doing regular maintenance. (Tree climbing is really cool, but takes lots and lots and lots of training). When we are concerned about trees within our landscapes, don't immediately think about tree removal- think about tree conservation. The benefits of trees are innumerable, so when wanting to hire an arborist for your landscape to discuss tree maintenance look for an ISA Certified Arborist. Luckily they can all be found here: https://www.treesaregood.org/findanarborist

#FloridaArborDay #trees #AmeliaIsland #NassauCounty #treesaregood #UFIFASExtension

-Sabrina Robertson
 Public Information Officer

1/5/23 @ 8:30 a.m. - Did you know that the Nassau County Extension offers FREE Landscape Matters Classes where residents can receive advice from certified Master Gardeners on how to make your landscape the best it can be? Classes are held at the Extension Office located at 85831 Miner Road in Yulee. 

Attached is the schedule of classes for 2023. 

The first class "The Wood Wide Web" is being held on Wednesday, January 11, 2023 from 10am-11am. This class will focus on the world of plants and fungi and the important role they play in our environment. Registration is required and you can attend in-person or virtually. 

A Special Florida Friendly Landscape Course: The 9 Principles, will take place on Wednesday, January 25, 2023 from 3:30-5:00 p.m. This a VIRTUAL course that covers Florida's list of best management practices for our landscapes. It's nine principles outline how Floridians can enjoy their landscapes more while working less to protect Florida's natural resources. 

To sign up for any course, please click here. 

For disability accommodations such as alternate formats of written materials, please contact Dr. Taylor Clem at taylorclem87@ufl.edu or call (904) 530-6350.

-Sabrina Robertson
 Public Information Officer

1/3/23 @ 3:15 p.m.

Show your support for Nassau County Extension's 4-H program by attending the Jacksonville Iceman game on Friday, February 3rd. Each ticket sold for "Nassau County" will result in proceeds being donated back to the Nassau County 4-H to be used for future 4-H Scholarships. 

There is also a friendly competition going on with area counties to see which 4-H program can bring the most fans! Should Nassau County bring the most fans, our 4-H youth will have an opportunity to win prizes and possibly sit with the team at a future game! 

Tickets are $20 each and can be purchased 
at www.jaxicemen.com/4h or by using the QR code on the attached flyer.

Before ordering tickets, be sure to select "Nassau" from the County options so we can ensure our 4-H program gets credit for the sale. 


-Sabrina Robertson
​ Public Information Officer
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12/30/22 @ 1:00 p.m. 

Are you wondering if your garden is going to recover after this week's freeze? Fortunately, the University of Florida's IFAS Division has written an article with tips on treating cold-damaged plants. Click here to learn more. 

Your local County Extension Office is available for questions or concerns at (904) 530-6350. 

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-Sabrina Robertson
 Public Information Officer

12/20/22 @ 1:00 p.m.- County Extension Director, Dr. Taylor Clem, has written an article with information on how to prepare your landscape for this week's expected freeze. Topics discussed include types of freezes, covering plants, mulching, irrigation and watering, and more. To view the article, please click here to be directed to the UF/IFAS webpage. 

Note: The County Extension is a joint venture between the University of Florida and the Nassau County Board of County Commissioners made possible by the Smith Lever Act of 1914 that extended outreach programs through land-grant universities to educate rural Americans about advances in agricultural practices and technology.

-Sabrina Robertson
 Public Information Officer