Category: Professional Development

Your Body Is Your Most Important Gardening Tool

by Angelika Keene
October 27, 2026

Have you ever spent a morning in the garden and realized your back, knees, or shoulders got just as much of a workout as your plants did? If you garden, you probably don't think of yourself as exercising. You're just gardening. But when you're ... READ MORE

Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Community Volunteers, Crops, Farm Management, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Food Safety, Forests, Fruits & Vegetables, Health & Nutrition, Home Landscapes, Home Management, Horticulture, Lawn, Pests & Disease, Professional Development, UF/IFAS Extension, Wildlife, Work & Life
Tags: Community Wellness, Fall Gardening, Florida Heat, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Gardening, Heat Illness Prevention, Heat Safety, Hydration, Master Gardener Volunteer, Mental Health, Mental Health First Aid, Mental Wellness, Outdoor Safety, Self Care, Spring Gardening Summer Gardening, Stay Cool, Summer Gardening, UF/IFAS Extension, Vegetable Gardening, Winter Gardening

Growing Better Communities: How HOAs Can Partner with UF/IFAS Extension

by Giuseppe Di Giacinto
October 8, 2026

A resource for HOA boards, property managers, and landscape professionals If you are part of an HOA board, you already know that managing a community is not always simple. There are budgets to consider, residents to satisfy, contractors ... READ MORE

Category: Clubs & Volunteers, Community Volunteers, Events, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Home Management, Horticulture, Lawn, Pests & Disease, Professional Development, Relationships & Family, Turf, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life
Tags: Community, Condo, Ffl, HOAs, Home, Landscape, Turf
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Mental Health First Aid: Building the Skills to Support Someone in Need

by Angelika Keene
August 6, 2026

Sometimes, the moments that matter most begin with something small—a simple question, a compassionate conversation, or noticing when someone does not seem like themselves. While we may not always know what someone is going through, small moments ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Professional Development, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life
Tags: 4-H, Agriculture, Brevard County, Family, Health, Mental Health, Mental Health First Aid, Special Topics, Youth
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Self-Compassion Practices: Be Kind to Yourself

by Angelika Keene
June 4, 2026

Everywhere we turn, social media, influencers, and even health professionals are offering endless advice on how to practice self‑care. Most of it centers on outward habits like getting enough sleep, eating well, and staying active. These routines ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, , Community Volunteers, Health & Nutrition, Home Landscapes, NATURAL RESOURCES, Professional Development, Relationships & Family, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research, UF/IFAS Teaching, Work & Life
Tags: Balance Not Perfection, Be Kind To Yourself, Growth Mindset, Healthy Mindset, Mental Health Matters, Resilience, Self Compassion, Stress Management, Wellbeing Journey

Spring Into Wellness: Step Outside for Your Mind

by Angelika Keene
March 27, 2026

There’s something about spring that feels like a fresh start. The days are longer, the air feels lighter, and everything around us is growing again. It’s a natural reminder that we can reset, too. But here’s something we often overlook—stepping ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Professional Development, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life
Tags: Brevard County, Community Wellness, Green Time, Mental Health, Mental Wellbeing, Mind Your Mind, Outdoor Wellness, Season Of Growth, Self Care Is Essential, Time In Nature, Wellness At Work

Love in Action: Civic Engagement

by Angelika Keene
February 17, 2026

This Month, Show Love Where It Counts Most — In Your Community We often think of “love” as something shared between friends and family — but what if we showed more of that care where it matters most: right in our own neighborhoods? This ... READ MORE

Category: Clubs & Volunteers, Community Volunteers, Professional Development, Relationships & Family, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life
Tags: Brevard County, Community Engagement, Volunteer

Mindful Mornings: Start the Day with Clarity and Purpose

by Angelika Keene
January 29, 2026

How you start your morning can shape your entire day. A mindful morning routine is not just about checking things off a to-do list—it is about creating mental clarity, reducing stress, and showing up fully for whatever comes next. Instead ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, , Home Landscapes, Professional Development, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research, UF/IFAS Teaching, Work & Life
Tags: Brevard County, Mental Health
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The Power of Partnerships: Collaboration for Community Change

by Angelika Keene
October 1, 2025

Strong partnerships don’t happen overnight—they’re built with care and intention. When done well, they create the momentum needed to address community concerns in ways no single group could manage alone (Alabama Cooperative Extension System ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, , Community Volunteers, NATURAL RESOURCES, Professional Development, Work & Life
Tags: Brevard County, Community Engagement, Community Impact, Networking, Partnership, Working Together

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