Category: 4-H & Youth

MEDIA ALERT: Broward youth grow food, protect environment with UF/IFAS at YMCA Weston

by Lourdes Mederos

April 4, 2024

WHAT: How do you capture the attention of youth, so they embrace environmentally friendly habits? How do you engage them in adopting sustainable best practices that will grow with them? You introduce food into the picture and engage all their ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Conservation, Curriculum, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Horticulture, Natural Resources, SFYL Hot Topic, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Research, UF/IFAS Teaching, Wildlife
Tags: Environmental Stewards, Kimberly Moore, Media Alert, UF IFAS Extension Broward, UF IFAS Fort Lauderdale Research And Education Center, UF/IFAS Extension Broward County 4-H, YMCA, Youth

Miami-Dade County 4-H Teen Ambassadors Present at National 4-H Conference in Washington D.C.

by Kenan Bridges

April 4, 2024

Washington D.C. – Three exceptional Teen Ambassadors from Miami-Dade County 4-H made their mark at the 2024 Ignite by 4-H conference, an annual gathering that drew over 1,200 teen delegates from across the United States. Supported by a generous ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Health & Nutrition, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: 4-H, Conferences, Health And Nutrition

Making Money with 4-H – Financial Literacy

by Kristie Popa

March 31, 2024

Welcome to Financial Literacy Month with 4-H! As we celebrate this important month, we're excited to share valuable insights on managing money and maximizing earnings through your participation in 4-H, especially as many of our youth will soon ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Clubs & Volunteers, Curriculum
Tags: 4-H, 4-H Appropriate, 4-h Club, 4-H Leaders, Florida 4-H

Showing Appreciation for Support – Writing a Thank You Note

by Kristie Popa

March 30, 2024

Congratulations on your successful fair participation! As you prepare to receive premium money, fair sale checks, and additional support from add-ons, it's essential to express gratitude to those who have contributed to your 4-H journey. Here ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Clubs & Volunteers, Curriculum
Tags: 4-H, 4-h Club, 4-H Fair, Florida 4-H

Making a Meaningful Gesture of Appreciation – Presenting Your Buyer’s Plaque

by Kristie Popa

March 29, 2024

Congratulations on the successful sale of your 4-H animal! As you prepare to express gratitude to the buyer with a buyer's plaque, it's important to ensure that your presentation is thoughtful and meaningful. Here are some guidelines for presenting ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Clubs & Volunteers, Curriculum
Tags: 4-H, 4-h Club, 4-H Fair, 4-H Project, Florida 4-H

Cultivating Community, One Landscape at a Time

by Jessica Czipulis

March 27, 2024

“I started with myself, a truck, and a trailer.” Jason Lee’s business may have had humble beginnings, but its foundation can be traced back to family traditions and experiences he had through 4-H. From a young age, Lee, SkyFrog ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, UF/IFAS Teaching
Tags: 40 Under 40, CALS Alumni, Community Service, Plant Science

Benefits of Public Speaking

by Dallas Meringolo

March 22, 2024

When one hears about 4-H, images of livestock and agricultural projects often come to mind. While livestock projects are a large part of what 4-H is about, there are other areas that is a transformative experience within 4-H projects that deserves ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth
Tags: 4-H

gARTening: Pound Flower Art – A Creative Twist on Botanicals

by Clarissa Chairez

March 20, 2024

Welcome to the world of gARTening! In this program we focus on connecting with our residents and creating Garden + Art related activities. Today, we're exploring a unique and creative way to incorporate nature into art with Pound Flower Art! ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Events, Home Landscapes, Horticulture
Tags: BotanicalArt, CreativeGardening, DIYArt, FlowerPounding, Garden, GARTening, GARTening Program, Hammer Art, Master Gardener, Master Gardener Volunteer, NatureArt, OC MGV, Ocextension, Orange County, Orange County Master Gardener Volunteers, Plants, Pound Flower Art, PoundFlowerArt, UF IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Extension Orange County

4-H Photography Contest

by Kristie Popa

March 19, 2024

Charlotte County 4-H youth ages 8 and up are eligible to participate in the 4-H photography contest. Each member is able to submit 1 entry per category (5 total per youth) at the county level. The categories which photos can be entered in include: Title Description People Any ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Curriculum
Tags: 4-H, 4-H Appropriate, 4-h Club, 4-H Project, Florida 4-H

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