Category: 4-H & Youth

Wakulla Extension 4-H Welcomes Haley Bare!

by Dr. Rachel Pienta
January 19, 2021

The UF/IFAS Wakulla Extension welcomes Haley Bare as the new 4-H Program Assistant. Bare will work with 4-H Agent Dr. Rachel Pienta and serve as the site leader for the Panacea 4-H After School Program and the 4-H Summer Day Camp ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Camp, Clubs & Volunteers, Curriculum, Events, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Teaching
Tags: 4-H, 4-H Club Group Activities, 4-H Events And Activities, 4-H Leader, 4-H Youth Development, Community, Educational, Florida, General Information, Panhandle 4-H, Wakulla, Wakulla 4-H, Wakulla County, Wakulla County 4-H, Wakulla County Extension, Wakulla Extension

Become “SMARTer” in Your 4-H Goal Setting

by Karen Henry
January 19, 2021

“Wishin’ and hopin’ and thinkin’ and prayin’”* are what many of us do hoping that our goals will come to fruition. However, how do we know if we are actually successful without a plan? One way of evaluating goals is to be S.M.A.R.T.. ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Clubs & Volunteers
Tags: 4-H Clubs, 4-H Projects, 4-H Youth Development, Goal Setting, Goals, Karen Henry, Seminole County 4-H

Florida 4-H Public Speaking In-School Program Teaches Youth Speech Skills

by Samantha Murray
January 12, 2021

Americans fear public speaking more than death. The comedian Jerry Seinfeld joked that “People would rather die than give the eulogy.” Have no fear! Sixth grade youth in Seminole County have the opportunity to learn skills and gain confidence ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth
Tags: Karen Henry, Learning, Public Speaking, Schools, Speech Competition

Ten Things I’ve Gained from 4-H

by 4-H: Voices of the Youth
January 7, 2021

Written By Will Eubanks, Florida 4-H State Council Reporter As I’m finishing out my 13th year as a 4-H member, I’m reflecting back on all the things that I’ve gained. My entire childhood is wrapped up in 4-H and it has provided so ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth
Tags: 4-H, 4-H Youth Development, Florida 4-H

The Central Florida Fair and 4-H…it’s Fantastic!

by Karen Henry
January 5, 2021

Games, fried food, and midway rides, oh my! The Central Florida Fair is just around the corner and the food and the fun is just the beginning of it. The Central Florida Fair also gives 4-H youth in Seminole, Orange, Brevard, Lake, Osceola, and ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth
Tags: Central Florida, Central Florida Fair, Fair, Fun, Karen Henry, Learning, Projects, Seminole County 4-H, Youth

2021 – Setting Goals

by Tycee Prevatt
January 4, 2021

Welcome to 2021! A new year brings endless possibilities. What goals do you hope to accomplish in 2021? This is the time of year many think about things they want to do different for the upcoming year. For fun, you can use the 4-H pledge to ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth
Tags: 4-H, 4H, Goal Setting

Resilience in the form of a holiday party

by Kelsey Irvine
December 23, 2020

2020 has taught our 4-H community more lessons than we wanted to have in only one year. With big ups, downs, and new paths our members trekked forward with hope and understanding. We may have missed some big annual milestones like our awards ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Clubs & Volunteers
Tags: 4-H, Holiday, Nassau County, Youth Recognition

Florida Arbor Day-A Great 4-H Community Service Project

by Beth Moore
December 18, 2020

National Arbor day dates back to 1872 when Julius Sterling Morton of Nebraska, serving as President Grover Cleveland’s Secretary of Agriculture, had the idea of encouraging tree planting and care. In 1970, President Richard Nixon proclaimed ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Clubs & Volunteers, Curriculum, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes
Tags: 4-H Club Group Activities, Arbor Day

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