Tag: Shelley Swenson

Wakulla Family Nutrition Program Promotes Nutrition at Local Schools

by BLOGS.IFAS

November 18, 2016

Through the efforts of Sherry Balchuck, Wakulla Family Nutrition Program (FNP) Assistant and Tiffany Torres, NW District FNP Farm to School Coordinator, Medart Elementary now has raised bed and hydroponic gardens. Sherry offers ... READ MORE

Category: Health & Nutrition, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life
Tags: Children, Education, Food And Nutrition, General Information, Medart Elementary, School, School Gardening Program, Shelley Swenson

ASK SHELLEY: Wakulla Recycling Update

by BLOGS.IFAS

October 7, 2016

I recently had the opportunity to ask questions of a representative from Waste Pro to clarify some of the “gray” areas concerning recycling in Wakulla County. It was a worthwhile conversation that resulted in some ideas that I want to ... READ MORE

Category: Conservation, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Ask Shelley, Conservation, Education, Environment, Environmentally Friendly, Families & Consumers, Recycling, Shelley Swenson, Sustainable Living, Wakulla Extension

ASK SHELLEY: Wakulla Recycling Update

by BLOGS.IFAS

October 7, 2016

By Shelley Swenson Extension Agent III UF-IFAS Wakulla County Extension I recently had the opportunity to ask questions of a representative from Waste Pro to clarify some of the “gray” areas concerning recycling in Wakulla County. It was ... READ MORE

Category: Conservation, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Blue Zones, Community, Conservation, Educational, Environment, Family, Family & Consumer Sciences, Foods, Health, Healthy, Nutrition, Recycling, Shelley Swenson, Sustainable Living, Wakulla

Upcoming Blue Zones Discussion Groups

by BLOGS.IFAS

October 6, 2016

“What if I said you could add up to ten years to your life? A long healthy life is not an accident. It begins with good genes, but it also depends on good habits. If you adopt the right lifestyle, experts say, chances are you may ... READ MORE

Category: Conservation, Natural Resources
Tags: Blue Zones, Community, Environment, Environmentally Friendly, Extension, Families & Consumers, Family And Consumer Sciences, Family Youth & Community Sciences, Florida, Food, Shelley Swenson, Sustainable Living, Uncategorized, Wakulla Extension

ASK SHELLEY: Maintaining Family Records

by Tennille Herron

September 6, 2016

I am not sure what is happening to me right now, but I am really into the organizing mode. It goes further than cleaning out accumulated clutter: I want my family records organized and shared with others in my family. Once again, I am happy ... READ MORE

Category: Relationships & Family, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life
Tags: Emergencies, Families & Consumers, Family, Finances, General Information, Record Keeping, Records, Shelley Swenson

ASK SHELLEY: Blue Zones Study Group Forming

by BLOGS.IFAS

August 4, 2016

Before I begin with my chosen topic, I am sorry to report on the informationseeking meetings that I had scheduled with WastePro to discuss some of the gray areas and questions that have arisen concerning recy-cling in the county. So far, none ... READ MORE

Category: Health & Nutrition, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life
Tags: Blue Zones, Community, Education, Extension, Families & Consumers, Family And Consumer Sciences, Family Youth & Community Sciences, Food, Food And Nutrition, General Information, Shelley Swenson, Sustainable Living

ASK SHELLEY: Blue Zone Study Group Forming

by BLOGS.IFAS

August 4, 2016

By Shelley Swenson Extension Agent III UF-IFAS Wakulla County Extension Before I begin with my chosen topic, I am sorry to report on the informationseeking meetings that I had scheduled with WastePro to discuss some of the gray areas and questions ... READ MORE

Category: Health & Nutrition, Work & Life
Tags: Blue Zones, Conservation, Educational, Environment, Family, Family & Consumer Sciences, Health, Nutrition, Shelley Swenson, Sustainable Living

Blue Zones Discussion Group – August 2016

by BLOGS.IFAS

July 26, 2016

If you were unable to participate in the Blue Zones discussion earlier this year, take heart! There will be Blue Zones Discussion Group meeting in August at the Wakulla County Extension Office. There will be four sessions total, with afternoon ... READ MORE

Category: Health & Nutrition, Work & Life
Tags: Blue Zones, Education, Environment, Environmentally Friendly, Extension, Families & Consumers, Family, Family And Consumer Sciences, Food, Food And Nutrition, General Information, Shelley Swenson, Sustainable Living, Wakulla

ASK SHELLEY: Prepare For Growing Old

by BLOGS.IFAS

July 5, 2016

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, by the year 2050 the nation’s elderly population will more than double to 88 million, and the more frail, the over 85 year population will quadruple to 19 million. Older Floridians, their families, and ... READ MORE

Category: Health & Nutrition, Relationships & Family, Work & Life
Tags: Aging, End-of-life, Extension, Families & Consumers, Family, Family And Consumer Sciences, Finances, Financial Planning, Shelley Swenson, Wakulla Extension

Take Advantage Of Curbside Recycling In Wakulla County

by BLOGS.IFAS

June 27, 2016

Be sure to check out this month's feature in The Green Scene. It is been a number of years since our county adopted curbside recycling. Since then there have been thousands of pounds of materials that avoided the landfill due to many citizens ... READ MORE

Category: Conservation, Natural Resources
Tags: Conservation, Environment, Environmentally Friendly, Families & Consumers, Family And Consumer Sciences, Natural Resources, Recycling, Shelley Swenson, Sustainable Living, Wakulla, Wakulla County Extension, Wakulla Curbside Recycling

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