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Photo of interns while capturing tegus, surveying alligator nests and capturing pythons.Conservation

Fighting Florida’s invasive species, UF/IFAS interns are on the front lines gaining hands-on experience

From tracking pythons in Big Cypress National Preserve to trapping invasive tegus in South Florida, University of Florida students are stepping out of the classroom to gain hands-on experience in some of the state's most vulnerable ecosystems as they help combat the growing threat of invasive species. Ahead of National Wildlife Day on Sept. 4, UF’s Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) is highlighting the work of students Read More

a patch of invasive cogongrass in a pine standConservation

Florida Land Steward Update, August 21, 2026

  FALL IS A GOOD TIME TO TREAT THAT COGONGRASS If dealing with a patch of cogongrass is on your to-do list, it’s time to get ready for that treatment. The best time to treat cogongrass is during the fall months, which of course can vary based on where you are in Florida. That window is around October through November, before the first frost, and with good soil moisture. Be prepared to spray it again in the spring when Read More