Category: 4-H & Youth

Welcome Lynsey Occenac – New 4-H Education Training Specialist

by Kenan Bridges
August 20, 2025

We’re excited to introduce Lynsey Occenac, our new 4-H Education Training Specialist/Program Assistant! She comes to Broward County 4-H with a wealth of knowledge and experience as a Nutrition Educator with the UF/IFAS Family Nutrition Program—our ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Clubs & Volunteers, UF/IFAS,
Tags: Broward County, Education Training Specialist, Florida-4-h-broward-county, Healthy Living, Lynsey Occenac, Nutrition Education, STEM, UF/IFAS Family Nutrition Program

Broward County 4-H: 2024–2025 Year in Review

by Kenan Bridges
August 19, 2025

In 2024–2025, Broward 4-H empowered youth to lead, learn, and give back to their community. Through hands-on programs, state and national experiences, and the support of dedicated volunteers, our members are building the skills to become tomorrow’s ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Camp, Clubs & Volunteers
Tags: 4-H Clubs, Alexa Tillett, Amy Suarez, Broward County, Florida 4-H, Florida-4-h-broward-county, Kenan Bridges, Leah Acevedo, Volunteers, Youth Development

Growing Skills and Confidence: My Extension Internship Journey

by Kenan Bridges
August 12, 2025

Hello everyone! My name is Leah Acevedo and I am an environmental science major on the pre-law track at the University of Florida. I could not be more happy to complete this internship. I am so grateful that I got the chance to take on such ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Professional Development, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Florida-4-h-broward-county

Career Paths Around the Tree of Life

by Donna Corbelli Castro
August 6, 2025

Agriculture literally is the tree of life for everyone on the planet. Without agriculture, we could not support the population as it exists now. In fact, it was agriculture that enabled many countries to establish. Previously in history, ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Agriculture, Conservation, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Forests, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, NATURAL RESOURCES, Professional Development, Turf, UF/IFAS Extension, , Wildlife
Tags: Agriculture, Arboriculture, Careers, Certifications, Ecology, Green Industry, Horticulture

Teaching, Learning, and Leading: A Summer with 4-H

by Kenan Bridges
August 5, 2025

Starting Where I Began: A Full-Circle Moment After such a meaningful experience, I thought it would be important to end my internship the same way I started - with a blog. As a reminder, I am a Health Education and Behavior major and my main ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Camp, Curriculum, Health & Nutrition

Growing More Than Gardens: The Transformative Journey of Master Gardener Volunteers

by Lorna Bravo
July 5, 2025

Introduction: Sowing the Seeds of Change Volunteerism holds a unique power—the ability to transform not only landscapes but lives. When people unite with a shared purpose, fueled by a passion for learning and a commitment to service, the ... READ MORE

Category: Clubs & Volunteers, Community Volunteers, Conservation, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, NATURAL RESOURCES, Relationships & Family, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, , Water, Wildlife, Work & Life
Tags: Broward County, Build Community, Community, Giving, Growing Food, Journey, Master Gardener Program, UF/IFAS, Volunteers

Straight Talk About Storm Preparedness for Your Trees and Landscaping

by Giuseppe Di Giacinto
June 3, 2025

In collaboration with Dr. Michael Orfanedes, Commercial Horticulture Agent IV Storm season is now upon us. Are you ready? Every year storms leave behind flooded homes, downed trees, and important damage, but we can be prepared ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Camp, Clubs & Volunteers, UF/IFAS,

Meet Leah Acevedo – Broward 4-H Intern

by Kenan Bridges
June 3, 2025

Hello! My name is Leah Acevedo, and I was born in Miami, Florida. Growing up, I always loved the outdoors. I loved going to the beach with my family or spending an entire day at the park. My favorite days were spent kayaking in the ocean or ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Camp, Curriculum, UF/IFAS Extension

Meet Amy Suarez – Broward 4-H Intern

by Kenan Bridges
May 6, 2025

Hi! My name is Amy Suarez, and I am Broward 4-H's newest intern. I will be coordinating the Health Rocks!® program at two middle school sites this summer. I am a Health Education & Behavior major on a pre-occupational therapy ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Amy Suarez, Broward County, Florida 4-H, Health Rocks!, Summer Intern, UF/IFAS Extension Broward County, Youth Development

Dream, Design, Do: 4-H Exhibits at the South Florida Fair

by Kenan Bridges
January 15, 2025

Each year, the South Florida Fair becomes a beacon of creativity and excitement for youth in our community. From January 17th to February 2nd, 2025, 4-H members from Palm Beach and Broward Counties showcased their talents and hard work through ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Clubs & Volunteers,

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