UF/IFAS GLOBAL BLOGS
By Kim Scotto-Kelley GAINESVILLE, Fla. — The UF/IFAS School of Forest Resources and Conservation (SFRC) will host its final Family Fishing Day of the year on Saturday, Nov. 16. This month’s free event celebrates both Veterans Day and… Read More
Kate Fletcher is a senior lecturer and academic adviser for the UF/IFAS Family, Youth and Community Sciences Department (FYCS) as well as, the faculty adviser to the FYCS Club. Fletcher is known among all her students as passionate… Read More
4-H Poinsettias make Festive Holiday Décor and Great Gifts Poinsettias are a perfect way to instantly decorate for the holidays and they make excellent gifts for everyone on your list. The Orange County 4-H Program is pre-selling foil-covered red, white… Read More
How many times have you heard people say that kids today don’t know the basics? In 4-H, we work every day to teach those life skills youth will need throughout their lives. Through programs like SPIN, which stands… Read More
Currently in Orange County 4-H, our youth participate in a variety of competitive events, such as horse hippology, judging and quiz bowl, livestock and meats judging, horticulture ID, archery and this coming year, sport fishing will be added for those kids that like the… Read More
Inspired by Richard Louv’s book “Last Child in the Woods,” Take A Child Outside Week (Sept. 24-30) was founded to help connect children with nature and to combat what Louv has referred to as “nature-deficit disorder.” According to… Read More
A Night to Remember with Wakulla 4-H More than 40 youth enjoyed the Back to School Bash on Saturday August 31st. The Extension Arena was transformed into a dance hall. Youth danced to favorites like the “Wobble” and… Read More
Why insects? Learning about insects, or entomology, is a great way to introduce youth to science and exploration. STEM careers are growing in availability. This opens up a world of possibilities for youth. If your child is intimidated… Read More
It’s that time of the year again! Our 4-H Open House is just a few days away. Learn more about the opportunities we have for your family by joining us on Tuesday, August 20th from 4:30-7pm. What is… Read More
Everyone wants kids to develop habits that lead to healthy lifestyles. Unfortunately, statistics show the current trend is toward less healthy children. According to the American Academy for Pediatrics, almost one third of school-age children and adolescents in this country are overweight or… Read More
