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For the global volunteer month in April, the Sarasota County Commissioners honored all county department volunteers March 24 for their outstanding efforts throughout Sarasota County in 2025. UF/IFAS Extension celebrated its volunteers April ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Community Volunteers, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life
One of the most exciting parts of the 4-H experience is being recognized for your hard work. The 4-H Awards and Recognition program is designed to celebrate not just what youth accomplish, but how they grow along the way—through leadership, ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & YouthIf you’re part of 4-H, you’ve probably heard about “project reports”—and maybe even felt a little unsure about where to start. Whether you’re a first-time Cloverbud family or a seasoned Senior member, these reports are an important ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth,
UF/IFAS TEAMS Opportunities for April 17, 2026 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
Volunteers at the Heart of UF/IFAS Extension Across Florida, volunteers quietly strengthen communities, support families, and expand access to research‑based education. Within UF/IFAS Extension, volunteers are more than helpers. They ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, , Home Landscapes
April 15, 2026 update: dates offered for the 4-H Senior events have been changed. The following article reflects current changes and will be updated later with new date and registration information when available. Explore Tampa Bay’s ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Coasts & Marine, Conservation, Natural Resources, Water, Wildlife
Bats are an important part of our ecosystem in Florida, as the only major predator of night-flying insects. To ensure bats continue providing natural pest control, all bats in Florida are protected. Bat roosts are provided extra protection during ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Agriculture, Conservation, Home Landscapes, Natural Resources, SFYL Hot Topic, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Communications, UF/IFAS Extension, Wildlife, Work & Life
The purpose of this publication is to inform homeowners, developers, environmental horticulture Extension agents, and city officials about potential considerations to make urban landscapes more eco-friendly and aesthetically pleasing. Regarding ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Conservation, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Lawn, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Extension, Water, Wildlife
Read below to learn about Sarasota County’s council, club, and state-wide updates. Feel free to reach out to 4-H@scgov.net if you have any questions or need more information. Refer to this link for previous ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Clubs & Volunteers