Developmental relationships (supportive relationships with caring adults) are one of the four key components in 4-H programs that help young people thrive emotionally, socially, and cognitively. Through these relationships, youth develop skills ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Relationships & Family, UF/IFAS Extension
With compasses in hand and determination in their hearts, four dedicated Okaloosa County youth took home top honors at the 2025 Florida 4-H Forest Ecology Contest — a testament to months of tireless preparation, deep curiosity, and unwavering ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Forests
In collaboration with Dr. Michael Orfanedes, Commercial Horticulture Agent IV Storm season is now upon us. Are you ready? Every year storms leave behind flooded homes, downed trees, and important damage, but we can be prepared ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Camp, Clubs & Volunteers, UF/IFAS,
Hello! My name is Leah Acevedo, and I was born in Miami, Florida. Growing up, I always loved the outdoors. I loved going to the beach with my family or spending an entire day at the park. My favorite days were spent kayaking in the ocean or ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Camp, Curriculum, UF/IFAS Extension
What began as a middle school hobby has grown into a life-shaping journey for Noah Pearson, a young man whose dedication to 4-H and the Shotgun Club has left a lasting mark on his community and beyond. Noah joined the 4-H Shotgun Club ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Clubs & Volunteers, Community Volunteers, Work & Life
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
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
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
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
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