It is that time of year again! October 5-11, 2025, is National 4-H Week. This year, Glades County 4-H will be celebrating all week long on its Facebook page. Each day at 7:30 am, a post will open on the Glades County 4-H Facebook page with that ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Clubs & Volunteers
Last week, I was the invited speaker for a Lunch & Learn event, hosted in collaboration with Love Your Block by the City of Port St. Lucie, where I shared the Florida-Friendly Landscaping principles to help homeowners create sustainable, ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, , Clubs & Volunteers, Conservation, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Home Management, Horticulture, Lawn, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease, Recreation, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension
Poinsettias in October Poinsettias in October? Yes! It’s time to order your beautiful, direct from the nursery, floral-quality poinsettias for the festive winter holidays. Our selling season is earlier this year to ensure that the nursery ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Clubs & Volunteers, Events
Nassau County BOCC Recognizes National 4-H Week On Monday, September 22, 2025, the Nassau County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) issued an official proclamation recognizing National 4-H Week (Oct 5- 11, 2025). Members of the Nassau County ... READ MORE
Category: Clubs & Volunteers
Central Florida wildflowers attract many pollinators, and the best are honeybees and native bees. So what plants should we add to our garden to bring bees into our backyard habitat? Here are a few things to consider. Bee Attractors ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Agriculture, Clubs & Volunteers, Curriculum, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Lawn, Natural Resources, Pests & Disease, WildlifeFrom the classroom to the range!Nassau County 4-H is excited to announce a new partnership with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC). Together, we’re helping youth interested in shooting sports and hunting build essential ... READ MORE
Category: Clubs & Volunteers
Read below to learn about Sarasota County's council, club, and statewide 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 monthly updates: blogs.ifas.ufl.edu/sarasotaco/2025/06/25/sarasota-4-h-county-council-and-club-updates/. Club ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Camp, Clubs & Volunteers, Curriculum, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Teaching
I just love growing food hydroponically! Why? I am more likely to harvest it and eat it, too. Over 600,000 YouTubers love how I teach hydroponics in 8 minutes. You can get growing with that free video, but maybe it only 'wet' your appetite? ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Agribusiness, Agriculture, , Clubs & Volunteers, Community Volunteers, Conservation, Crops, Curriculum, Events, Farm Management, Fruits & Vegetables, Health & Nutrition, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Natural Resources, Pests & Disease, Professional Development, UF/IFAS Extension, Water, Work & Life
The Importance of 4-H Leadership: Growing Tomorrow’s Leaders Today Leadership doesn’t start in adulthood. Leadership begins when young people are given opportunities to lead, learn, and grow. That’s where 4-H leadership comes in. ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Clubs & Volunteers
Central Floridians love constructing water features because Water Gardens add a touch of class to your home. We create ponds and container water gardens easily by visiting our local garden centers. Look for large tubs and preformed ponds with ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Clubs & Volunteers, Curriculum, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Invasive Species, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research, UF/IFAS Teaching, Water, Wildlife