Category: 4-H & Youth

Close up of youth creating maps of a river from a series of aerial photographs.

4-H campers learn geospatial skills


July 21, 2025

Florida’s history and heritage was the theme of a joint 4-H camp hosted by Highlands and Okeechobee counties on July 9. The camp brought together youth ages 8 to 12 to learn about Florida’s history, cook traditional recipes, visit ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Camp, Conservation
Tags: 4-H, 4-H & Youth, 4-H Camp, Geomatics, Geomatics Extension, Highlands County, Okeechobee County, School Of Forest Fisheries And Geomatics Sciences

Dive Into Discovery: The Many Benefits of Scuba Diving for Rural Communities


July 15, 2025

When people think of scuba diving, they often imagine crystal-clear waters, colorful fish, and the thrill of adventure. But for young people, diving offers much more than just an exciting underwater experience — it opens the door to valuable ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Camp, Coasts & Marine, Recreation, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, Water
Tags: #4HDiveCamp, #CareerInAquaticSciences, #DiveWithDisabilities, #SCUBAdiving, #TaylorCountyFlorida, #YouthMotivation, Extension, Floridaseagrant, UniversityofFlorida

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