Category: Clubs & Volunteers

Connecting Future UF Alums to UF Extension-Meet UF Intern Sarah Marc

by Lorna Bravo

July 26, 2023

Article by UF/IFAS Extension Broward County Intern Sarah Marc & Urban Horticulture Agent/CED Lorna Bravo What is the UF/IFAS Extension Summer Internship Program? The summer internship program collaborates with the Florida Cooperative ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Clubs & Volunteers, Community Volunteers, Conservation, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, NATURAL RESOURCES, Professional Development, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research, UF/IFAS Teaching, , Water, Work & Life
Tags: #IFASWater, #urban, Florida-Friendly Landscape, Intern, Landscapes, Research, Uf Ifas Extension Solutions, UF Interns

Provide for Wildlife- The Gulf Fritillary

by Lorna Bravo

October 21, 2021

Article by UF/IFAS Extension Broward County Urban Horticulture Agent Lorna Bravo Our urban Yards are the first line of defense to protect local wildlife. As urban areas rapidly increase worldwide, our urban yards are the first defense ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Clubs & Volunteers, Community Volunteers, Conservation, Curriculum, Events, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, NATURAL RESOURCES, Recreation, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Teaching, Welcome, Wildlife, Work & Life
Tags: Broward, Broward 4-H, Broward Parks, Butterfly, Conservation, FFL, Florida-Friendly Landscape, Gulf Fritillary, Life Cycle, Master Gardener Program, Nature Conservation, Parks, Provide For Wildlife, UF/IFAS Extension Broward County Master Gardeners

Join Broward County Citi-Science -Water Quality Rain Harvesting Project

by Lorna Bravo

September 27, 2021

Article by UF/IFAS Extension Broward County Urban Horticulture Agent Lorna Bravo Did you know? South Florida is one of the wettest areas of the country. South Florida's rainfall is often enough to meet the annual water needs of South Florida ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Agriculture, Clubs & Volunteers, Community Volunteers, Conservation, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, NATURAL RESOURCES, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research, Water, Work & Life
Tags: #IFASWater, Edible Landscaping, Florida Friendly Landscapes, Food Safety, Gallons Of Water, Rainbarrels, Safe Water, Stormwater Management, Vegetables, Water Quality

Sustainability in Urban Food Production in Broward County

by Lorna Bravo

July 13, 2021

Article by UF/IFAS Extension Broward County Urban Horticulture Agent Lorna Bravo Why is Sustainable Urban Food Production Important? Globally, more than half of the population is living in urban areas that rely upon external supplies of resources, ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Agribusiness, Agriculture, Clubs & Volunteers, Community Volunteers, Conservation, Crops, Farm Management, Food Safety, Health & Nutrition, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research, UF/IFAS Teaching, Water
Tags: Agriculture, Broward, Community Garden, Community Health, Extension, Hydroponics, Sustainability, UF/IFAS Extension Broward County Master Gardeners, UF/IFAS Solutions, Urban Farming, Urban Food Systems, Urban Gardening

Provide for Wildlife- The Queen Butterfly

by Lorna Bravo

June 30, 2021

Article by UF/IFAS Extension Broward County Urban Horticulture Agent Lorna Bravo Our urban Yards are the first line of defense to protect local wildlife. Recognizing the urban home landscape as part of a more extensive natural system will ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Clubs & Volunteers, Community Volunteers, Conservation, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, NATURAL RESOURCES, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Teaching, Wildlife
Tags: Broward, Butterfly, Climate Change, Florida Friendly Landscapes, Native Milkweeds, Native Plants, Natural Areas, Nectar Plants, Provide For Wildlife, Queen Butterfly, South Florida, Urban Area, Urban Environments

Glick gift grows 4-H gardens

by Karen Rice-David

February 2, 2021

COVID-19 led to major disruptions in 4-H programs. Broward 4-H has been leading garden programs at Cambridge Square Lauderdale Lakes Apartments since fall 2018. Thanks to a gift from Glick Philanthropies, 4-H was able to keep the gardening growing! Improved ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Clubs & Volunteers, Health & Nutrition, UF/IFAS
Tags: Broward 4-H, Donations, Garden, Home Garden, Virtual Learning

Broward County Master Gardener Volunteer Scholarship Program

by Lorna Bravo

November 8, 2020

Article by UF/IFAS Extension Broward County CED Lorna Bravo UF/IFAS Extension Broward County Master Gardener Volunteer program launches the first Broward County Master Gardener Volunteer Scholarship program! Applications are available for ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Clubs & Volunteers, Community Volunteers, Conservation, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Invasive Species, Lawn, NATURAL RESOURCES, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research, UF/IFAS Teaching, Water, Welcome, Wildlife, Work & Life
Tags: Extension, Florida, Florida Friendly Landscapes, Gardening, Master Gardener Program, Scholarship Programs, South Florida, UF/IFAS Extension Broward County Master Gardeners, Volunteers, Yards

4-H Clubs Show Their Community Pride

by Karen Rice-David

November 5, 2020

4-H clubs work on projects, compete in the Fair, and submit project books. But one important part of 4-H is service learning. Service learning Service learning is different than community service. Service learning allows youth to learn something ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Clubs & Volunteers
Tags: Community, Community Pride Grant, FL4-H, Service Learning

4-H keeps growing… virtually

by Karen Rice-David

September 24, 2020

COVID-19 and going virtual did not stop Broward 4-H from growing this summer. Growing herbs and vegetables that is. But we also grew a sense of community as well. McArthur Summer of Growing At the start of the summer the McArthur High School ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Clubs & Volunteers
Tags: 4-H Projects, Virtual 4-H, Virtual 4-H Club, Virtual Camp, Virtual Clubs

4-H grows youth leaders

by Karen Rice-David

September 19, 2020

When many people think of 4-H, they think of youth in agriculture or livestock. While 4-H did get its start in these areas, youth leadership has always been the mission of 4-H. There are many ways to develop leadership skills in 4-H! Clubs Most ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Clubs & Volunteers
Tags: 4-H Clubs, Broward County, Leadership, Youth Leadership

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