Category: 4-H & Youth

Great Florida Pollinator Census

by ambernorris
May 29, 2025

Are you fascinated by the buzzing world of bees, butterflies, and other vital pollinators? Do you want to contribute to important scientific research right from your community? Then mark your calendars and get ready to become a citizen scientist! The ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Agriculture, , Clubs & Volunteers, Curriculum, Events, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Teaching, Wildlife
Tags: 4-h Agent, AI Identification, Ambernorris, Citizen Science, Citizen Scientist, Community Science, Florida 4-H, Google Lens, Great Southern Pollinator Census, Hillsborough County, Hillsborough County Extension Office, Isilvasy, Participate In Pollinator Census, Pollinator Census, Pollinator Identification, UFIFASExtension, Volunteer For Pollinators

Involving Children in Storm Preparation

by Melinda Souers
May 28, 2025

An approaching hurricane can be a stressful event for children. Storm tracks are in the media 24/7, and most kids are keenly aware of how the adults around them are responding to the forecast. Involving your children in the preparation process ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Disaster Preparation, Relationships & Family, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: 4-H, Hurricane Preparedness, Life Skills, Ocextension, Youth

Florida 4-H honors Florida Power & Light with prestigious Friend of 4-H award

by Meredith Bauer-Mitchell
May 28, 2025

Florida 4-H is proud to announce Florida Power & Light (FPL) has been awarded the 2025 Friend of 4-H Award by the Florida Association of Extension 4-H Agents (FAE4-HA). This recognition, presented during Florida Extension’s Professional ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth

Woodlawn Elementary students get a lesson in geospatial skills

by Suzette Cook
May 20, 2025

By Katie Britt Sebring, Florida -- Highlands County 4-H and the University of Florida Geomatics Extension program recently introduced 160 youth to local environmental issues and geospatial skills. On April 29, Highlands County 4-H ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, UF/IFAS Teaching
Tags: Geomatics, Geomatics Extension, Mapping, School Of Forest Fisheries And Geomatics Sciences, UF/IFAS Extension

Inspiring the Next Generation of Naturalists: Florida Youth Naturalist Program Instructor Field Guide

by Rolando Negron
May 19, 2025

What if we could spark a love of nature that lasts a lifetime—one field trip, one journal entry, one wild discovery at a time? That’s the goal behind the Florida Youth Naturalist Program Instructor Field Guide, a thoughtfully updated ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, , UF/IFAS Communications, UF/IFAS Teaching
Tags: Conservation Education, Ecosystem Education, Environmental Education, Environmental Stewardship, Florida 4-H, Florida Ecosystems, Florida-youth-naturalist-program, Hands On Learning, Naturalist Curriculum, Nature Education, Outdoor Learning, Rolando Negron, STEM For Kids, UF IFAS Bookstore, UF/IFAS Extension, Youth Programs

4-H Horse Club Members Learn Essential Life Skills Through Equestrian Experiences

by Dr. Rachel Pienta
May 16, 2025

The purpose of the 4-H horse program is to provide young people an opportunity to participate in a series of activities designed to improve citizenship, sportsmanship, horsemanship, character, competitive spirit, discipline, and responsibility ... READ MORE

Category: Clubs & Volunteers
Tags: Horses, Panhandle 4-H, Riding, State Show

Recognizing Extension Volunteers

by kgeis
May 16, 2025

UF/IFAS Extension volunteers had a big day April 22. In the morning, Sarasota County commissioners showered them (and other county volunteers) with accolades for the services they have provided across a range of programs and activities. Then, ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Clubs & Volunteers, Community Volunteers, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life
Tags: 4-H Volunteers, Master Gardener Volunteers, Pgm_Admin, Sarasota County Extension, Volunteer, Volunteering_in_nature

First Grade “Future Farmers” Visit UF Dairy

by Savannah Linzmaier
May 13, 2025

Written by Dr. Pete Hansen, University of Florida Through its Farm to School Program (https://farm2schoolalachua.com/), Alachua County School District gives school children in the district the opportunity to learn about where their food comes ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Livestock, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Animal Sciences, Animal Sciences Extension, Extension, Youth Extension

Young Voices Shine in Seminole County’s 2025 4-H Public Speaking, powered by FPL Competition

by Karen Henry
May 10, 2025

On May 5, 2025, the Seminole County Board of County Commissioners Chambers echoed with the confident voices of local sixth graders as they took center stage in the Florida 4-H Public Speaking Competition. Sponsored by Florida Power and Light ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth
Tags: #FPLCares, #KarenHenry, #publicspeaking, #workforceskills, Lifeskills, Schools, Seminole County 4-H, Youth

Beyond the Arena: Goal Setting and Growth in My 4-H Years

by ambernorris
May 7, 2025

I was recently asked what the best lesson I learned from 4-H. After some thought, I felt I needed to share my response. The best lesson I learned from 4-H is how to set goals and take ownership of my learning. 4-H is part of the fabric ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, , Professional Development, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: 4-H, 4-H Alumni, Life Skills, UF/IFAS Extension, Youth Development

Subscribe For More Great Content