Dealing with coronavirus stress and anxiety, how can we help our children? We know the outbreak of COVID-19 can be stressful and cause fear and anxiety for people, however, our children are very vulnerable at this time as well. These feelings ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Relationships & Family,
When trying to find the perfect outdoor activity for children, consider container gardening. There are many benefits to kids gardening from the educational to the physical benefits. But one of the best things is your kids will love it! It takes ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Agriculture, Crops, Curriculum, Fruits & Vegetables, Health & Nutrition, Home Landscapes, Home Management, Horticulture, Lawn, Money Matters, Relationships & Family, Work & Life
4-H has a long history of members and volunteers stepping up in times of need to serve their communities. We are currently living in one of these times. Are you looking for a way that your whole family can help the community during our current ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Clubs & Volunteers
4-H has a long history of members and volunteers stepping up in times of need to serve their communities. We are currently living in one of these times. The Osceola County Community, along with many others, is facing a shortage of certain ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Curriculum,
By Kristie Popa Do you have: -Spare time -Kids at home -Kids tired of doing school work -A love for letters and making words -A need for a new way to quiz kids on different topics or practice spelling & sight words If ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Curriculum, Relationships & Family, Work & Life
Earth Day is coming up and I think it’s safe to say, we have all come to appreciate Mother Earth a little more lately. While the heat of summer is upon us, we encourage you to take some time to get outside…maybe in the early morning or late ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Agriculture, Home Landscapes, Natural Resources, Work & Life
McCormick, Kaydie, Woodard, Chelsea, McIntyre, Tina, UF/IFAS Extension, Seminole County, 250 W. County Home Road, Sanford, FL Situation: Many of the integrated pest management (IPM) principles used in the home and garden to encourage beneficial ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Camp, Horticulture, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension
Written by Dr. Gerardo Nunez, UF/IFAS lecturer and undergraduate advisor When I joined the faculty of the University of Florida’s horticultural sciences department, part of the Institute of Food and Agricultural Science (IFAS), I – like ... READ MORE
Category: Curriculum, Fruits & Vegetables, UF/IFAS Teaching
During these uncertain times everyone is trying to find ways to pass the time, whether this means being unproductive or productive. One PRODUCTIVE and educational way we can pass the time is by learning about the local wildlife. Not only does ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Agriculture, Forests, Natural Resources, Recreation, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, Wildlife
When Life Hands You Lemons Recently, while navigating our new world of physical distancing, a Martin County Fair vendor left a free box of lemons for anyone to enjoy. Hating to see much of those lemons go to waste, and being 4-H, I brought ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Food Safety, Fruits & Vegetables, Health & Nutrition,