Recognition is a key component of the 4-H experience. Primarily because recognition is a human need. Recognition can help motivate and inspire young people to continue participating and learning. Youth need feedback regarding how well they are ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Clubs & Volunteers
Its about being all around healthy I know you've learned about exercising your body and I'm certain you've thought about how that translates to the garden. Now, what about your mind? Yes, your mind needs attention just as much as your physical ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Camp, Clubs & Volunteers, Coasts & Marine, Conservation, Crops, Curriculum, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Forests, Fruits & Vegetables, Health & Nutrition, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Lawn, Natural Resources, Pests & Disease, Recreation, Relationships & Family, UF/IFAS Extension, , Water, Wildlife, Work & Life
The April 17, 2020 COVID-19 advisory produced by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security identifies food and agricultural production systems as critical infrastructure in the U.S. Locally, the UF/IFAS Extension St. Lucie County is partnering ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Agriculture, , Disaster Preparation, Health & Nutrition, Home Landscapes, Natural Resources
Summer is here and so are day camps! While we are not able to hold our traditional day camps, we are offering several virtual day camp experiences. These day-camps are free and open to all youth 5-18, no matter where you live or if you are ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, CampAll of us have been overwhelmed by virtual webinars and meetings during last couple of weeks because of Covid-19. As ZOOM is a primary option for this purpose in UF, everybody prefers to use it instead of other apps. Based on my experience, ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Agriculture, Community Volunteers, Home Landscapes, Natural Resources, Professional Development, SFYL Hot Topic, Work & Life
After a hard day working out in the hot sun there is not much better than a refreshing meal that does NOT require cooking. And what meal would be complete without dessert? The following is a quick and easy take on the classic icebox cake. The ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Curriculum, Food Safety, Fruits & Vegetables, UF/IFAS Extension
By Martha Monroe and Gabi Sullivan, originally published in the ANREP Newsletter. Most years, about 100 4-Her’s gather on a sunny April Saturday in the school forest at the University of Florida, clipboards in hand and pencils at the ready, ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Conservation, Forests, Natural Resources
When you picture corn, what do you think of? Yellow corn on the cob or crunchy popcorn? Corn also called maize, provides us with many items including cornstarch, cooking oil, sweeteners, cereal, beverages and over 4,000 other products that we ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Crops, Fruits & Vegetables, Health & Nutrition