The Florida 4-H Shooting Sports Program offers young people a variety of entry points into wildlife conservation and outdoor knowledge and skills. The 4-H Hunting and Wildlife discipline is one of several projects offered through the shooting ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, , Conservation, Recreation, Relationships & Family
Line of Success In 4-H archery instructor training, the shooting line is referred to as "The Line of Success". This means the target distance should be set so that the child can succeed with their first shots. That is a great concept to build ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, , Clubs & Volunteers, Conservation, Curriculum
Have you thought about living more sustainably, but don't know where to start? Or are you interested in how you can convince others to live more sustainably? If so, this discussion-to-action program is just for you. Join UF/IFAS Extension Brevard ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Management
As youth development educators, we are always trying to find new ways to incorporate more “teachable moments” into our lessons to broaden the learning experience of our students. In addition, we are always trying to integrate science related ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, , Conservation, Curriculum
Reactive Targets for Fun and Competition Why shoot reactive targets? Well, man does not live by shooting paper targets alone, and we can't always hunt. While it's satisfying to shoot little groups in paper, for sheer fun, nothing beats ringing ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Conservation, Wildlife
The focus of all 4-H programs is to develop youth as individuals and responsible, productive citizens. The National 4-H Shooting Sports Program stands out as an example. Youth learn marksmanship, the safe and responsible use of firearms, the ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Conservation, Curriculum, NATURAL RESOURCES, Recreation
Appearance: The gopher tortoise is a moderate-sized, terrestrial turtle, averaging 23–28 cm (9–11 in) in length. The species is identified by its stumpy, elephantine hind feet and flattened, shovel-like forelimbs adapted for digging. The ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation, NATURAL RESOURCES
If you hear a loud buzz coming from trees in the daytime, the noise is most likely caused by cicadas. These buzzing critters make their presence known by leaving their brown exoskeletons on tree trunks and shrubs. Cicadas can be found throughout ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation, NATURAL RESOURCES
By Samantha Grenrock UF/IFAS Communications When it comes to urban planning, sometimes a bird in hand is not worth two in the bush. Researchers with the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences have created an online ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation, NATURAL RESOURCES, Wildlife
Holly Abeels, Florida Sea Grant Extension Agent Tunicates are found throughout the Indian River Lagoon growing attached to mangrove roots, pilings, oyster reefs, and any hard substance they can find every spring and into the summer. They ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, Conservation, NATURAL RESOURCES, Recreation, Water, Wildlife