UF/IFAS GLOBAL BLOGS
On your mark, get set, BUILD! The InZombiacs 4-H Robotics club in Marion County is looking for new members for the upcoming year! This specialty 4-H club is geared toward middle and high school students with an interest… Read More
Back to school, fall, and everything that comes with it is just around the corner! Pinellas County 4-H has a TON of great events coming up, with something for everyone.
Ah, summer time… It is a magical season where youth share a sense of freedom from school work. The weather is nice and possibilities seem endless! Many parents turn to summer camps for the primary reason of giving… Read More
Looking for fun activities to do with kids? Why not expand their vision and introduce the Fresh From Florida produce that makes this state a leader in food production throughout our nation. Florida is well-known for its wide… Read More
STEM in the Workforce STEM is an acronym for Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics. However, STEM encompasses much more than just these components. The Florida Department of Education classifies STEM programs based upon four occupational clusters: computer technology,… Read More
Marion County 4-H County Council participates each year in the state-wide Community Pride project. This year, council members voted to collect socks, blankets and coats for Kimberly’s Center for Child Protection. Our youth wanted to help other children… Read More
That is exactly what Skyler Strickland did this school year! Skyler is a 3rd grade student at Bunnell Elementary School and she grew the largest cabbage in her school’s 2018 Bonnie Cabbage Contest. The program is provided by… Read More
On May 3rd, we had a wonderful turn out of students, parents, teachers, and county commissioners, attend Flagler County’s 4-H Tropicana Speech Finalist’s competition. Twenty-one students from 4th, 5th, and 6th grade classrooms across bravely stood up and… Read More
Forming new Friendships As we move through life there is always the benefit for meeting new people, learning about different areas, forming new relationships regardless of locale – all opportunities that 4-H youth can experience when socializing with… Read More
The Benefits of 4-H Summer Camp There is nothing that compares to the life-skill building and memory-making experiences associated with attending 4-H summer camp. According to a study by the American Camp Association (National Collaboration for Youth, 2011),… Read More
