Category: 4-H & Youth

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The Future of Camp Cherry Lake: A Conversation with Dr. Scott Angle, University of Florida Senior Vice President for Agriculture and Natural Resources

by Dr. Rachel Pienta
March 28, 2025

In this Wakulla 4-H Podcast episode, Wakulla 4-H members Caden G. And Emily Z.  interview Dr. Scott Angle about Camp Cherry Lake, one of three 4-H camp properties in Florida.  Future plans for Camp Cherry Lake include an extensive makeover ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Camp, , UF/IFAS, Work & Life
Tags: 4-H, Agriculture, Camp Cherry Lake, Camping, Scott Angle, UF/IFAS Wakulla, Workforce Preparation
Palm trees growing in Coral Springs, Florida.

Brand New “Planting Pinellas” Podcast from Master Gardeners Available Now!

by Theresa Badurek
March 28, 2025

We're thrilled to announce the launch of "Planting Pinellas," a brand-new podcast dedicated to sustainable gardening and landscaping in Pinellas County. Produced by passionate Master Gardener Volunteers from the Pinellas County Extension Office ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Agriculture, Home Landscapes, Natural Resources, SFYL Hot Topic, Work & Life
Tags: Botany, Garden, Gardening, Horticulture, Master Gardener, Plants, Podcast
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Florida Master Naturalist Program Courses beginning April 2025

by martinmain
March 25, 2025

Are you a nature enthusiast or simply interested in learning more about Florida's amazing ecosystems, the plants and animals that live there, and the conservation issues they face? Are you an educator or ecotour guide looking to expand upon ... READ MORE

Category: Clubs & Volunteers, Coasts & Marine, Conservation, Events, Forests, Home Landscapes, Invasive Species, Natural Resources, Professional Development, Recreation, SFYL Hot Topic, UF/IFAS Extension, Water, Wildlife
Tags: FMNP, FMNP Blog, Https://www.facebook.com/@OfficialFMNP/, UF/IFAS Extension, WEC Department, Wildlife Ecology And Conservation
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Orange County 4-H Summer Camp: Opportunities for Everyone

by Melinda Souers
March 21, 2025

Orange County 4-H Summer Camp: Opportunities for Everyone Looking for fun and engaging educational opportunities for your kids this summer? The Orange County 4-H program has a wide variety of themed day camp options for all ages – even teens! ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Camp, Conservation, Health & Nutrition, Horticulture, Livestock, Money Matters, UF/IFAS Extension, Wildlife
Tags: #camp, 4-H Events, Daycamp, Healthy Living, Horticulture, Life Skills, Ocextension, UF/IFAS Extension Orange County, Youth

Seeing the World with New Tech: 4-H Explores AI, Geomatics, and Beyond

by ambernorris
March 21, 2025

  Have you ever wondered how researchers truly understand the world around us? How do they identify species, map landscapes, and analyze environmental changes? Well, Hillsborough County 4-H is diving deep into the fascinating realm ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, , Conservation, Forests, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research, UF/IFAS Teaching
Tags: 4-H, AI, Chris Marble, Communication, Geomatics, Geomatics Extension, Global/tag/marble, School Of Forest Fisheries And Geomatics Sciences, Technology, Youth Development
Students, with guidance from the 4-H Broward and Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden, learn to identify and remove nonnative plants.

Rooting for Change: Florida 4-H cultivates Broward youth into native plant pioneers at one of South Florida’s remaining prairies

by Lourdes Mederos
March 18, 2025

Florida 4-H Broward County is using hands-on methods to teach conservation to local students through a pilot project designed to restore native plants at one of the few remaining prairies in South Florida. The Broward Native Plant Propagation ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Conservation, Curriculum, SFYL Hot Topic, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, Wildlife
Tags: Alexa Tillett, Broward County Parks And Recreation Department, Broward Native Plant Propagation Project, Conservation, Education, Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden, Fern Forest, Florida 4-H, Florida 4-H Broward County, Florida Native Plant Society, Fort Lauderdale Research And Education Center, News, Plants, Prairie, Training, UF-IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension Broward County, Urban Wilderness, Workforce Development, Youth Development
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Promoviendo el cambio: Florida 4-H empodera a jóvenes de Broward como pioneros en la reforestación con plantas nativas en pradera remanente del sur de Florida

by Luz Bahder
March 18, 2025

Creado por Lourdes Mederos, gerente de relaciones públicas en español para el Departamento de Comunicaciones de UF/IFAS. El programa 4-H de Florida en el Condado de Broward emplea métodos prácticos para enseñar conservación a estudiantes ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Clubs & Volunteers, Community Volunteers, Conservation, Curriculum, Events, Forests, Invasive Species, SFYL Hot Topic, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research, UF/IFAS Teaching, Wildlife
Tags: 4-H, 4-H De Florida En El Condado De Broward, Alexa Tillett, Biodiversidad, Broward, Club De Jardinería, Coconut Creek, Conservacion, Cornelia McNamara, Cypress Creek, Departamento De Parques Y Recreación Del Condado De Broward, Escuela Secundaria St. Thomas Aquinas, Español, Especies Invasoras, Estudiantes, Fern Forest, Florida, Florida 4-H Del Condado De Broward, James Lange, Jardín Botánico Tropical Fairchild, Jovenes, Kenan Bridges, Laboratorio Viviente, Linda Briggs Thompson, Plantas Nativas, Praderas, Proyecto Educativo De Restauración De Plantas Nativas, Rcosistemas, Restauracion, Sarah Lauretta, Sociedad De Plantas Nativas De Florida, Spanish, St. Thomas Aquinas
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March 2025 Class List

by Halley Heribacka
March 11, 2025

March 2025 Upcoming Classes & Events Join us at the UF/IFAS Extension Brevard County Office for some fun learning experiences! Make sure to follow us on Eventbrite to be notified by email whenever we post a new class: https://brevardextension.eventbrite.com Want ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Agriculture, , Coasts & Marine, Community Volunteers, Conservation, Events, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Health & Nutrition, Horticulture, Lawn, Natural Resources, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS Extension, Wildlife, Work & Life
Tags: 4H, Donations, Farmer's Market, Florida Friendly, Florida Master Naturalist Program, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Gardening, Market Poultry, Plant Fundraiser, Volunteer

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