The crack of a small-bore rifle on the range may be what first catches a visitor's attention, but ask any Clay County 4-H Shooting Sports Program member what they've gained from the program, and they'll likely mention something else entirely: ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, , Clubs & Volunteers
At the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS), summer brings more than heat, it brings insects! Through its annual Bug Week celebration and the UF Department of Entomology and Nematology Field Camp, ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Blog Community, Camp, UF/IFAS
“If I could get people to water their lawns only when needed, I would solve most lawn problems in Florida.” That is what one of the top grass researchers at the University of Florida says. When it comes to watering lawns, people often ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Events, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Lawn
Relocation from Wilmont to the Teaching Farm This summer, the UF/IFAS Therapeutic Horticulture Program is joining the UF/IFAS Horticultural Sciences Teaching Farm, relocating from Wilmot Gardens. The move will connect the program more closely ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Blog Community, Events, Professional Development, UF/IFAS Teaching
Florida Youth Naturalist Summer Day Camp 2026 Exploring Our Backyard The Putnam County UF/IFAS 4-H Youth Development Program kicked off summer with the Florida Youth Naturalist Camp, a hands-on learning experience designed for youth ages ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Camp, Clubs & Volunteers, Conservation, Events, Water
How hands-on podcasting, service, and civic learning help Future Leaders of Wakulla grow confidence, communication skills, and community impact A Conversation That Goes Beyond the Microphone Episode 21 of the Wakulla 4-H Podcast is more than ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Camp, Curriculum
Co-written by Angelika Keene What Do You Want to Do? One of the first questions adults ask students is, “What do you want to be when you grow up?” It sounds simple, but for many people, it feels overwhelming. The problem is that we often ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Money Matters, Professional Development, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life
Growing More Than Corn: Lessons from a 4-H Sweet Corn Project In 4-H, we know that the most real-world lessons learned don't usually come from a textbook, they can happen in the field, under the sun, in the soil, and often in those unexpected ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Agriculture, Crops, UF/IFAS Extension
Summer break has arrived for kids. A time for fun, freedom and family vacation. It can also be a time when academic skills fade away. With nearly 3 million students enrolled in Florida public schools, University of Florida experts at ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Blog Community, Camp, Clubs & Volunteers, Events, Professional Development, Relationships & Family, SFYL Hot Topic, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS ExtensionUF/IFAS TEAMS Opportunities for July 2, 2026 IFAS Human Resources has now created an opportunity for you to view, at a glance, newly posted IFAS TEAMS positions. Please click on the link for further details. These positions were vacant ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Agriculture, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Communications, UF/IFAS Research, UF/IFAS Teaching, Work & Life