Category: 4-H & Youth

UF/IFAS TEAMS Opportunities May 22, 2025

by Kate Wieland
May 22, 2025

UF/IFAS TEAMS Opportunities for May 22, 2025 IFAS Human Resources has now created an opportunity for you to view, at a glance, newly posted IFAS TEAMS positions. Please click on the link for further details. These positions were vacant ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Agriculture, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Communications, UF/IFAS Research, UF/IFAS Teaching, Work & Life
Tags: Ifas Jobs, Job Postings, TEAMS Jobs, TEAMS Opportunities

Woodlawn Elementary students get a lesson in geospatial skills

by Suzette Cook
May 20, 2025

By Katie Britt Sebring, Florida -- Highlands County 4-H and the University of Florida Geomatics Extension program recently introduced 160 youth to local environmental issues and geospatial skills. On April 29, Highlands County 4-H ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, UF/IFAS Teaching
Tags: Geomatics, Geomatics Extension, Mapping, School Of Forest Fisheries And Geomatics Sciences, UF/IFAS Extension

Inspiring the Next Generation of Naturalists: Florida Youth Naturalist Program Instructor Field Guide

by Rolando Negron
May 19, 2025

What if we could spark a love of nature that lasts a lifetime—one field trip, one journal entry, one wild discovery at a time? That’s the goal behind the Florida Youth Naturalist Program Instructor Field Guide, a thoughtfully updated ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, , UF/IFAS Communications, UF/IFAS Teaching
Tags: Conservation Education, Ecosystem Education, Environmental Education, Environmental Stewardship, Florida 4-H, Florida Ecosystems, Florida-youth-naturalist-program, Hands On Learning, Naturalist Curriculum, Nature Education, Outdoor Learning, Rolando Negron, STEM For Kids, UF IFAS Bookstore, UF/IFAS Extension, Youth Programs

4-H Horse Club Members Learn Essential Life Skills Through Equestrian Experiences

by Dr. Rachel Pienta
May 16, 2025

The purpose of the 4-H horse program is to provide young people an opportunity to participate in a series of activities designed to improve citizenship, sportsmanship, horsemanship, character, competitive spirit, discipline, and responsibility ... READ MORE

Category: Clubs & Volunteers
Tags: Horses, Riding, State Show

Recognizing Extension volunteers

by kgeis
May 16, 2025

UF/IFAS Extension volunteers had a big day April 22. In the morning, Sarasota County commissioners showered them (and other county volunteers) with accolades for the services they have provided across a range of programs and activities. Then, ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Clubs & Volunteers, Community Volunteers, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life
Tags: 4-H Volunteers, Master Gardener Volunteers, Pgm_Admin, Sarasota County Extension, Volunteer, Volunteering_in_nature

First Grade “Future Farmers” Visit UF Dairy

by Savannah Linzmaier
May 13, 2025

Written by Dr. Pete Hansen, University of Florida Through its Farm to School Program (https://farm2schoolalachua.com/), Alachua County School District gives school children in the district the opportunity to learn about where their food comes ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Livestock, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Animal Sciences, Animal Sciences Extension, Extension, Youth Extension

Young Voices Shine in Seminole County’s 2025 4-H Public Speaking, powered by FPL Competition

by Karen Henry
May 10, 2025

On May 5, 2025, the Seminole County Board of County Commissioners Chambers echoed with the confident voices of local sixth graders as they took center stage in the Florida 4-H Public Speaking Competition. Sponsored by Florida Power and Light ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth
Tags: #FPLCares, #KarenHenry, #publicspeaking, #workforceskills, Lifeskills, Schools, Seminole County 4-H, Youth

Beyond the Arena: Goal Setting and Growth in My 4-H Years

by ambernorris
May 7, 2025

I was recently asked what the best lesson I learned from 4-H. After some thought, I felt I needed to share my response. The best lesson I learned from 4-H is how to set goals and take ownership of my learning. 4-H is part of the fabric ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, , Professional Development, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: 4-H, 4-H Alumni, Life Skills, UF/IFAS Extension, Youth Development

May Brevard County Extension Upcoming Classes and Events

by Halley Heribacka
May 6, 2025

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 this sent ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Agriculture, Events, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Work & Life
Tags: 4H, Brevard County 4-H, Brevard County Classes, Brevard County Events, Brevard County Master Gardener, FFL, Mental Health First Aid

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

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