I believe you are talking about the common buckeye butterfly, Junonia coenia. The large eye spots you saw were developed to help the butterfly scare away potential predators. The common buckeye is found all over Southern US and… Read More
County Council is the youth leadership team for Nassau County. These youth serve in many roles and this year they’re getting a new one – fun shop hosts! So what is a fun shop? 4-H fun shops are… Read More
If the water supply is contaminated, or if you are under a Boil Water Advisory, all water to be used for drinking, hand washing, washing fruits and vegetables, dish washing, or cooking, must purified (e.g. disinfected or sanitized)…. Read More
As a result of thunderstorms, hurricanes, and other disturbances, power outages occur more often than we desire. Outages are not only an inconvenience, but also a safety issue, particularly when it comes to food. When refrigerators and freezers… Read More
Fair time is both a magical and stressful time of year for many 4-H’ers. To exhibit animals, youth dedicate countless hours and learn a tremendous amount of life lessons along the way. Raising animals is long-time tradition in… Read More
What is County Council? A group that represents the entire 4-H program and provides a link between community clubs A chance for teens to exercise their leadership abilities and provide input to the county program A club focused on… Read More
When your family is looking at getting involved in 4-H and joining a club, some of your first questions are: Where are the clubs located? What topics do they focus on? When do they meet? After asking those… Read More
I suspected the azalea caterpillar but after you brought in some clippings it became obvious. The azalea caterpillar, Datana major, is found in Florida from July through October on azaleas. Often, the caterpillars completely defoliate much of the… Read More
School is back in session and it’s time to sign up for the new 4-H year! We know that enrolling (or re-enrolling) can be confusing, so check out how you can get involved in just a few simple… Read More
The Nassau County Youth Emergency Team (YET) completed its inaugural year in 2017-2018 with 17 graduates. This innovative program partnered Nassau County 4-H and Emergency Management utilizing the fundamental curriculum from Teen CERT and partnering it with the… Read More
