Category: 4-H & Youth

Growing More Than Gardens: The Transformative Journey of Master Gardener Volunteers

by Lorna Bravo
July 5, 2025

Introduction: Sowing the Seeds of Change Volunteerism holds a unique power—the ability to transform not only landscapes but lives. When people unite with a shared purpose, fueled by a passion for learning and a commitment to service, the ... READ MORE

Category: Clubs & Volunteers, Community Volunteers, Conservation, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Natural Resources, Relationships & Family, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, , Water, Wildlife, Work & Life
Tags: Broward County, Build Community, Community, Giving, Growing Food, Journey, Master Gardener Program, UF-IFAS, Volunteers

Making the Best Better Since 1976

by elonnberg
July 1, 2025

A Sense of Place and Community Through 4-H Elva Farrell's Impact on Sarasota County 4-H and the Community Have you ever wondered what shapes us into who we are, what defines us and the world around us? It does not just come from the where ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Clubs & Volunteers
Tags: Club, Organization, Pgm_4H, Volunteer, Youth, Youth Development

Get that 4-H Club Started

by Melinda Souers
June 30, 2025

Thinking about forming a 4-H Club? If so, now is an ideal time to start the process. Our 4-H community clubs typically break for the summer, but the 4-H staff are still here ready to guide you through the important and (sometimes time-consuming) ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Clubs & Volunteers
Tags: #4HVolunteers, #OC4H, 4-H, Life Skills, Ocextension, Youth

Agents of Discovery: Special Agents Play Mission — Venice Area Audubon Rookery

by Evelyn Spencer
June 30, 2025

First Missions are Live! This month, Venice Area Audubon Rookery was transformed into Sarasota County’s first Agents of Discovery mission location! Agents of Discovery is an interactive, location-based mobile app featuring games and challenges ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Natural Resources, Recreation, Relationships & Family, Water, Wildlife
Tags: AgentsOfDiscovery, Ecology, Exploration, Families, Family, Health, Nature, Nature And Health, NatureAndHealth, Pgm_EcoNR, Youth

Graduate Student Spotlight with Nadia Mourad: Advancing Maize Genetics

by Eva Sailly
June 29, 2025

It took one elective to pivot Nadia's initial pursuit of human health research into a Ph.D. candidate in the Plant Molecular and Cellular Biology Program. Nadia Mourad now works under the mentorship of Dr. Karen Koch, who was recently honored ... READ MORE

Category: Clubs & Volunteers, Curriculum, Professional Development, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Research, UF/IFAS Teaching, Work & Life
Tags: Corn, De Sousa, Genetics, Horticultural Sciences, Karen Koch, Koch, Maize, Nadia Mourad, Plant Breeding, Plant Molecular And Cellular Biology, PMCB, Student, Teaching

Agents of Discovery: Now Live! Play and Learn Outdoors

by Evelyn Spencer
June 26, 2025

Calling all Special Agents! UF/IFAS Extension Sarasota County in partnership with Sarasota County Parks, Recreation, and Natural Resources is excited to launch our new interactive learning experience, Agents of Discovery! Agents of Discovery ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Conservation, Natural Resources, Relationships & Family
Tags: AgentsOfDiscovery, Health, Nature, Nature And Health, NatureAndHealth, Pgm_EcoNR

Sarasota 4-H Recognizes Youth Achievements

by Sarah Davis
June 25, 2025

Sarasota 4-H End of Year Ceremony On June 5, we held our 4-H Awards Ceremony, recognizing youth achievements. At this ceremony, 4-H members from around the county came to receive their record book ribbons and medals for their outstanding accomplishments ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Camp, Clubs & Volunteers, Curriculum, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Achievement, Honor, Pgm_4H, Youth

Sarasota 4-H County Council and Club Updates

by Erin Nadel and Sarah Davis

June 25, 2025

Read below to learn about Sarasota County's council, club, and state-wide updates. Feel free to reach out to 4-H@scgov.net if you have any questions or need more information. Club Updates Foxmill Kids & Colts: Foxmill Kids ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Camp, Clubs & Volunteers, Curriculum, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: 4-H, Club, Council, County Council, Pgm_4H

Youth Leadership Matters: Empowering the next generation

by angelikakeene
June 23, 2025

Strong and thriving communities foster leadership skills in their youth population by preparing them for their future roles and empowering them to make meaningful contributions today and in the future. Whether they have children or not, people ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life
Tags: 4-H, Brevard County, Conservation, Empowerment, Leadership, Youth, Youth Development

From Cow to Carton: 4-H Youth Dive into Dairy

by Marissa Alexander
June 23, 2025

Hardee County 4-H launched its summer programs with a flavorful start at Dairy Camp. The day began at Dakin Dairy Farms in Myakka City, Florida. Youth participants took an immersive journey through the dairy process—from barn to bottle. The ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Agribusiness, Agriculture, Camp
Tags: 4-H, Agriculture, Florida, UF-IFAS

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