Category: Community Volunteers

The Gift That Keeps on Giving: How Volunteering Can Boost Your Holidays

by angelikakeene
December 9, 2025

The holiday season is often filled with bright lights, music, and cherished family traditions — but it can also be stressful. Between shopping, cooking, wrapping gifts, and attending events, it’s easy to feel tired, overwhelmed, or even ... READ MORE

Category: Community Volunteers, Events, Relationships & Family, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life
Tags: Health Benefits, Holiday Spirit, Mental Health, Volunteering

The Power of Partnerships: Collaboration for Community Change

by angelikakeene
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

Why Public Decision-Making Matters- Part 5

by angelikakeene
March 26, 2025

5: Empowering Change Through Public Participation The empowerment it brings is the most powerful reason to engage in public decision-making. Many feel disconnected from politics or doubt their voices matter, but participation proves every individual ... READ MORE

Category: , Community Volunteers, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Brevard County, Community Engagement, Community Impact, Empowerment, Getting Involved

Why Public Decision-Making Matters- Part 4

by angelikakeene
March 11, 2025

4: Building Skills for Leadership and Advocacy Participating in public decision-making provides an excellent opportunity to build essential leadership and advocacy skills. When individuals engage in local meetings, volunteer for committees, ... READ MORE

Category: , Community Volunteers, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Advocacy, Brevard County, Communication Skills, Community Engagement

March 2025 Class List

by Halley Heribacka
March 11, 2025

March 2025 Upcoming Classes & Events Join us at the UF/IFAS Extension Brevard County Office for some fun learning experiences! Make sure to follow us on Eventbrite to be notified by email whenever we post a new class: https://brevardextension.eventbrite.com Want ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Agriculture, , Coasts & Marine, Community Volunteers, Conservation, Events, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Health & Nutrition, Horticulture, Lawn, NATURAL RESOURCES, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS Extension, Wildlife, Work & Life
Tags: 4H, Donations, Farmers Market, Florida Friendly, Florida Master Naturalist Program, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Gardening, Market Poultry, Plant Fundraiser, Volunteer

Smalltooth Sawfish in the Indian River Lagoon

by Holly Abeels
March 5, 2025

In February 2025, I attended the Indian River Lagoon Symposium. Every year the symposium aims to present the latest knowledge and research about the Indian River Lagoon (IRL) and its management. If you’re interested in learning more about ... READ MORE

Category: Coasts & Marine, Community Volunteers, Conservation, NATURAL RESOURCES, UF/IFAS Extension, Water, Wildlife
Tags: Citizen Science, Conservation, Environment, Fish, Florida Sea Grant, Indian River Lagoon

Why Public Decision-Making Matters- Part 3

by angelikakeene
February 13, 2025

3: Creating More Effective and Inclusive Solutions The most effective public policies are those that consider the needs of all community members. When decisions are made by a select few, they may overlook important voices or fail to account ... READ MORE

Category: , Community Volunteers, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Brevard County, Civic Engagement, Community Development, Community Engagement, Decision Making

Why Public Decision-Making Matters

by angelikakeene
January 8, 2025

Public decision-making plays a significant role in shaping the future of our communities. From local policies that affect everyday life to long-term programs aimed at improving public health, education, and infrastructure, today's decisions ... READ MORE

Category: , Community Volunteers, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Brevard County

How to Volunteer in 4-H. The Kids Need YOU!

by Gus Koerner
July 28, 2024

Volunteers play a crucial role in the 4-H program. If you’re interested in helping with Brevard County 4-H (or anywhere), here’s how to get started. Learn About 4-H First, it’s important to learn about 4-H. Understand its mission ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Clubs & Volunteers, Community Volunteers
Tags: 4-H, Volunteering, Youth

Fall Food Drives: Improving Health and Feeding Families

by Lori Johnson
November 3, 2021

The availability of a person’s next meal or just food, in general, can vary due to access, availability, and income. This may occur for a short period or longer which can result in a lack of the nutrition bodies need to prevent health consequences. ... READ MORE

Category: Community Volunteers, Events, Health & Nutrition, SFYL Hot Topic, Work & Life
Tags: Featured, Food Drive, Healthy Foods

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