Three Florida students have tied for first place in annual Trig-Star Competition. The statewide competition introduces students to practical applications of trigonometry used in the surveying and mapping industry, and pairs local surveyors ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Clubs & Volunteers, UF/IFAS
Guest Author: Lani Lopez-Logan The Wakulla County 4-H Community Pride Project took a powerful step toward youth awareness and prevention this year with “Prevention Before Intervention,” a teen town hall created by youth, ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Clubs & Volunteers, Community Volunteers, Events, Relationships & Family, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life
Green Spaces for Good: A Nassau County 4-H Teen Leadership Council Community Pride Project Written by Paisley Broussard Frederick, Reporter Edited by Spencer Hewitt, Club Leader & 4-H Agent “Hands to Larger Service” in action! ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Clubs & Volunteers
Since earning his M.S. degree in 2023 from the UF/IFAS Department of Soil, Water, and Ecosystem Sciences (SWES), Anthony Halcyon has continued pursuing field-based exploration in unique and understudied environments. Most recently, he joined ... READ MORE
Category: Clubs & Volunteers, Natural Resources, Recreation, Water, Wildlife
Gainesville, FL – May 8, 2026 – The Florida 4‑H Foundation and Florida 4‑H Youth Development Program are honored to introduce the 2026 Florida 4‑H Hall of Fame inductees. These remarkable individuals have shaped generations through ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Camp, Clubs & Volunteers, Community Volunteers, Events, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension
Have you been thinking about getting involved in 4-H with your family? One of the best ways to make a lasting impact in your community is by starting your own 4-H club right here in Seminole County. The best part? You don’t have to do it ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Clubs & Volunteers
Cheers and claps ring out as campers exit the stage, high-fiving and giddy with the kind of nervous excitement that always filled the air on talent show day. The energy was enough to distract from the fact that it was the last day of camp. ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Camp, Clubs & Volunteers, UF/IFAS Extension
When we think of a wellness routine, exercise, balanced nutrition, and meditation often take center stage. Yet one of the simplest acts a glass of water reveals a quiet super‑power. Water is not just a neutral backdrop; it is a vital solvent, ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Agriculture, Camp, , Clubs & Volunteers, Coasts & Marine, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Recreation![group portrait of sarasota county extension volunteers and staff, gathered on stage during an annual volunteer appreciation party. [credit: uf/ifas extension sarasota county]](https://blogs.ifas.ufl.edu/sarasotaco/wp-content/blogs.dir/40/files/2026/04/2026_Vols_volApprnParty_group01_CROP1650x470TINY.png)
I want to share some amazing numbers: Sarasota County Extension’s 282 volunteers contributed 13,604 hours of service, worth over $448,000, in 2025. That volunteer service is equal to another 6.5 full-time staff, which, on our small ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Clubs & Volunteers, Community Volunteers, Work & Life
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