Category: UF/IFAS Extension

STEM TO STERN

by Chantille Weber, aphilyaw and Scott Jackson

March 27, 2024

Organized and sponsored by Florida Sea Grant, the "Stem to Stern" workshop in November 2023 at the Emerald Coast Convention Center marked a significant gathering in marine conservation and management. This event drew together legal experts, ... READ MORE

Category: Coasts & Marine, Conservation, Disaster Preparation, Invasive Species, Natural Resources, Recreation, UF/IFAS Extension, Water
Tags: Anchorage, Boating, Boating Management, Boating Safety, Clean Marina, Coastal, Derelict Vessel, Disaster Preparation, Florida Panhandle, Florida Sea Grant, Giant Salvinia, Marine, Mooring, Northwest Florida, Pontoon Boat, Seagrass, Seagrass Scarring, Vessel Removal Grant, Volunteer Vessel Turn-in Program, VTIP, Waterways

Wakulla County Spring Seed Library Kickoff

by khadejahscott
March 5, 2024

Wakulla County Spring Seed Library Kickoff FREE SEEDS & PLANT ADVICE MARCH 14, 2024 Wakulla County Public Library 4330 Crawfordville Hwy, Crawfordville, FL 32327 READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Community Volunteers, Crops, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Fruits & Vegetables, Health & Nutrition, HOME LANDSCAPES, Horticulture, Lawn, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Teaching
Tags: Agriculture, Agriculture--horticulture/master-gardener-volunteer/our-stories/, Master Gardener, Master Gardener Volunteer, Master Gardeners, Master-gardener-volunteer/our-stories/, Wakulla, Wakulla County, Wakulla County Extension, Wakulla Extension, Wakulla/agriculture--horticulture/master-gardener-volunteer/, Wakulla/master-gardener-volunteer/our-stories/

Reducing Stigma Surrounding Mental Illness

by Samantha Kennedy
August 17, 2023

In today's high-speed and technological world, conversations about mental health have gained momentum, and the importance of addressing mental illnesses is finally being recognized. However, despite this progress, the stigma surrounding mental ... READ MORE

Category: Health & Nutrition, UF/IFAS Extension, WORK & LIFE
Tags: Mental Health, Mental Wellness, Mentall Illness

Mindful Stress Relief

by Samantha Kennedy
August 17, 2023

In today's fast-paced and demanding world, stress has become an all-too-familiar companion for many individuals. The pressure to perform, meet deadlines, and juggle personal responsibilities can leave us feeling overwhelmed and anxious. Mindfulness, ... READ MORE

Category: Health & Nutrition, UF/IFAS Extension, WORK & LIFE
Tags: Mental Health, Mindfulness, Stress, Stress Relief, Wellness

Meet our new director!

by Erik Lovestrand
April 22, 2022

Congratulations to our new Wakulla County Extension Director, Samantha Kennedy! Director for the UF/IFAS Wakulla County Extension program Although Samantha is taking on a new role as the Director for the UF/IFAS Wakulla County ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Agriculture, Community Volunteers, Disaster Preparation, Events, Food Safety, Health & Nutrition, HOME LANDSCAPES, Home Management, Money Matters, Natural Resources, Relationships & Family, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research, WORK & LIFE
Tags: Community, Educational, Extension, Families & Consumers, Family & Consumer Sciences, Family And Consumer Sciences, Family Youth & Community Sciences, Florida, General Information, Nutrition, UF/IFAS, Wakulla, Wakulla Agriculture, Wakulla CED, Wakulla County, Wakulla County Extension, Wakulla Extension

Healthier ways to cope with stress

by Samantha Kennedy
March 28, 2022

“Stressed is just desserts spelled backwards.” When I was younger, I took this saying to heart. If I was stressed, I reached for the sweets. That instant rush of sugar to my brain provided a feeling of happiness and contentment. But it was ... READ MORE

Category: Health & Nutrition, Relationships & Family, UF/IFAS Extension, WORK & LIFE
Tags: Managing Stress, Stress, Stress Management

It’s spring, let’s clean!

by Samantha Kennedy
March 28, 2022

Spring has officially started. Have you started your spring cleaning yet? If not, it is time to start thinking about cleaning up and clearing out for a healthy and refreshed home. The tradition of spring cleaning began back in the days ... READ MORE

Category: Home Management, UF/IFAS Extension, WORK & LIFE
Tags: Cleaning, Spring Cleaning

Don’t sacrifice safety for convenience

by Samantha Kennedy
March 28, 2022

Online shopping is more popular than ever. While its popularity has been steadily trending upwards over the last decade or so, the COVID pandemic has really caused online shopping’s prevalence to spike. With more people working from home and ... READ MORE

Category: Money Matters, UF/IFAS Extension, WORK & LIFE
Tags: Cybersecurity, Online Shopping

Wakulla Master Gardener Volunteer 2022 Spring Seed Library Program

by Erik Lovestrand
March 22, 2022

Ask Wakulla Master Gardener Volunteer Michele Hackmeyer Objective To provide small packets of seasonally appropriate seeds to encourage members of the community to get started to try growing their own vegetable plants from seed. ... READ MORE