Category: Work & Life
Stand Up & Holler for Extension on Gator Nation Giving Day
February 12, 2021
Thursday, February 18 is Gator Nation Giving Day, when University of Florida alumni, students, faculty, staff, families and friends worldwide all get a chance to Stand Up & Holler. We might have to use our inside voices when hollering ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Agriculture, Events, Home Landscapes, Natural Resources, Work & LifeTags: #AllForTheGators, Gator Nation Giving Day, Promote, Tom Obreza
Edible Gardening Series: Question of the Week – Trellises, Plastic Mulch, and Other Products
February 11, 2021
By Sarah Bostick and Carol Wyatt-Evens Gardening in Florida can be incredibly rewarding and incredibly frustrating at the same time. If you are new to the region, you soon learn that gardening in the sunshine state can quickly become a full-time ... READ MORE
Category: Work & LifeTags: Ag, Agriculture, Edible Gardening QOTW, EdibleGardeningSeries, Food, Garden, Horticulture, Pgm_Ag, Pgm_Chemicals, Pgm_Gardens, Seedlings, Tomatoes, Trellis
Edible Gardening Series: Question of the Week – Tomatoes!!
February 11, 2021
By Sarah Bostick and Carol Wyatt-Evens Gardening in Florida can be incredibly rewarding and incredibly frustrating at the same time. If you are new to the region, you soon learn that gardening in the sunshine state can quickly become a full-time ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Fruits & Vegetables, Pests & Disease, Work & LifeTags: Ag, Agriculture, Edible Gardening QOTW, EdibleGardeningSeries, Food, Garden, Horticulture, Pgm_Ag, Pgm_Chemicals, Pgm_Gardens, Seedlings, Tomatoes, Trellis
February Marks American Heart Month
February 11, 2021
American Heart Month isn’t just for celebrating love. February also reminds us to take care of our heart and consider our risk factors. Believe it or not, heart disease can happen at any age. Some risk factors for heart disease and stroke ... READ MORE
Category: Health & Nutrition, Relationships & Family, Work & LifeTags: Health, Heart, Heart Disease, Heart Health, Nutrion
COVID-19 VACCINE Q & A
February 10, 2021
Questions and Answers About COVID-19 Vaccination Q Do I need to wear a mask after I am vaccinated? A Yes! Keep masking and distancing! Q Am I immune as soon as I’m vaccinated? Can I get still COVID-19? A After you’re vaccinated ... READ MORE
Category: Health & Nutrition, Work & LifeTags: Vaccine
Master Gardener Plant Sale – March 27
February 10, 2021
In lieu of a garden festival, the Baker County Master Gardeners are holding a plant sale on Saturday, March 27th. All profits from admission and plant sales will go toward the completion of the arboretum sidewalk project, which is half finished. New ... READ MORE
Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Natural Resources, Work & LifeTags: Classes And Events, Fruits And Vegetables, Landscaping, Native Plants, Perennials, Plant Sale
Become an “Energy Coach” to Help Those in Need
February 9, 2021
Are you interested in learning how to save energy and water while helping low-income families in Sarasota County? Our goal is to make Sarasota a more equitable and sustainable place, but we need your help! Become a Sarasota County Energy ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation, Money Matters, Natural Resources, WaterTags: Energy, Pgm_Sustain, Sustainability, Training, Ufsarasotaext, Upgrade, Volunteer
Creative Kids in the Kitchen
February 9, 2021
A cooking club is a no-brainer. Kids love food and enjoy the responsibility of making it and sharing it with others. Benefits of a Culinary Club Learning to cook builds confidence and independence. Kids love the idea of having part in preparing ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Clubs & Volunteers, Health & Nutrition, Relationships & FamilyTags: 4-H, Club, Cooking, Culinary, Nutrition, Taylor County, Youth
Money Management Series
February 9, 2021
Savings Strategies: Part 2 People who have a savings plan are more likely to save than those without. Strategies for Saving - Part 1 encouraged you to assess your financial situation and commit to developing a savings plan. Below are strategies ... READ MORE
Category: Money Matters, Work & Life