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For the week beginning 05/31/2022     Timely News: It's officially hurricane season, and parts of the state may see tropical weather as soon as this weekend. UF/IFAS has a wide variety of expertise, but first up, we want to highlight tree and landscape tips. Visit disaster.ifas.ufl.edu for more topics related to hurricane preparation and recovery. Contact us for more >         Below are the most recent research, programs, events and more from UF/IFAS. We can help you cover and localize news to your area; just use the contact links below or reply to this email.     UF scientist helps perfect tool to reduce invasive species worldwide A University of Florida scientist is working with a global research team to help control plants, animals and fish before they become invasive. Download here > Contact > Florida 4-H takes steps to secure future of 4-H camps Florida 4-H operates three camps in the state: Camp Timpoochee in Niceville, Camp Cherry Lake in Madison and Camp Cloverleaf in Lake Placid. Download here > Contact > Bee College returns to Panhandle The two-day educational experience, guided by UF/IFAS experts, is fit for beginner to advanced beekeepers and will be held at the Florida State University Panama City campus Aug. 12-13. Tickets are on sale now. Contact > UF/IFAS Extension opens new county office in Yulee, Florida Nassau County will celebrate the opening of a new UF/IFAS Extension office with a ribbon-cutting ceremony June 10. The building is named in honor of the late Rebecca Jordi, county Extension director from 2010 to 2020. Contact >     MORE TIMELY NEWS: World Food Safety Day is June 7 How UF research makes a difference Want to learn more about how Florida scientists are working in Ethiopia to investigate the link between bacteria spread through livestock, including chickens, and child malnutrition?  Contact Samantha Murray >   More from UF/IFAS Communications Featured blog: World Reef Awareness Day Ana Zangroniz, UF/IFAS Extension Miami-Dade County Florida Sea Grant agent, shares information about these threatened ecosystems in honor of World Reef Awareness Day on June 1. Contact us for more > Featured video: Hurricane boat prep Boats should be secured to prevent damage to it and other property. This video shares the methods to do so. Contact for downloadable content > Featured infographic: Common Florida poisonous plants Summertime adventures may bring more brushes with nature. If any of those encounters cause a rash, check out this infographic. See more infographics > Contact >       Visit the UF/IFAS Newsroom Find B-roll, photos and more for your coverage needs at ifas.ufl.edu/newsroom.

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