Category: 4-H & Youth

Meet a Master Gardener Volunteer: Cultivating Gratitude Through Service

by Ashley Ellis
November 27, 2024

Meet a Master Gardener Welcome to our "Meet a Master Gardener Volunteer" blog series, where we spotlight the dedicated individuals who make a significant impact in our community through their passion for horticulture and education. As ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Community Volunteers, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life
Tags: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Master Gardener Volunteers, Pgm_HortRes

Surpassing Our Peanut Butter Challenge Collection

by paulinemdaniel
November 26, 2024

Throughout October 4-H clubs and other community organizations collected jars of peanut butter. The goal was to spread the love of peanut butter to Okeechobee County food pantries.Okeechobee County joined the Peanut Butter Challenge in 2020 ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Health & Nutrition, Work & Life

Problem-Solving 101: Encouraging Creative Thinking in Youth

by Heather Pogue
November 25, 2024

Problem-solving is a vital skill for navigating challenges in life, and 4-H provides a great environment to develop this ability. Whether you are working on a project, collaborating with others, or tackling a new activity, you will often face ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: 4-H, Heather Pogue, Life Skills For Youth, Putnam County, Youth Development

Why 4-H Members Should Get Involved in Community Service (and Ideas to Get Started!)

by Kristie Popa
November 25, 2024

One of the core goals of 4-H is helping members become engaged, responsible citizens, and a big part of that journey is giving back through community service. When 4-H members take part in community service, they not only improve the world around ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Camp, Clubs & Volunteers, Curriculum
Tags: 4-H, 4-H Appropriate, 4-h Club, 4-H Leaders, 4-H Project, Florida 4-H

St. Lucie County 4-H Association: Collaboration versus Competition – Part 1

by johnferguso
November 24, 2024

According to the National 4-H Council website: https://4-H.org, the 4-H program is the youth development organization of the nation’s Cooperative Extension System and the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). To me this exemplifies ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Agriculture, Clubs & Volunteers, Community Volunteers, Recreation, Relationships & Family, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life
Tags: #4hOpportunityForAll, #H4HOutreach, #slc4h, 4-H, 4-H & Youth, Agriculture, Camp, Clubs & Volunteers, Curriculum, Extension, Financial Education, Florida 4-H Youth Development, Money Matters, St. Lucie County, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Extension St. Lucie County, Work & Life Tags: #4hGrowsHere

Florida Project Learning Tree holds annual professional learning retreat, awards ceremony

by Suzette Cook
November 20, 2024

GAINESVILLE, FL – Each November, Florida Project Learning Tree (FL PLT) hosts a professional learning retreat to help educators across Florida expand their knowledge of PLT activities and resources, strengthen connections, and gain tools ... READ MORE

Category: Curriculum, Forests, Natural Resources, Professional Development, UF/IFAS
Tags: Project Learning Tree

Developing Leadership Qualities Through 4-H Activities

by Heather Pogue
November 18, 2024

Leadership is a skill that anyone can develop, and as a 4-H member, you have countless opportunities to grow into a strong leader. Whether you’re leading a club project, organizing an event, or working with a team, 4-H gives you the chance ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: 4-H, Heather Pogue, Life Skills For Youth, Putnam County, Youth Development

What’s the Difference Between Community Service and a Fundraiser?

by Kristie Popa
November 18, 2024

In 4-H, we often hear about community service and fundraising, but did you know these are two distinct activities with different purposes? While both involve giving back and supporting important causes, they serve different roles and provide ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Clubs & Volunteers, Curriculum
Tags: 4-H, 4-H Appropriate, 4-h Club, 4-H Leaders, 4-H Project, Florida 4-H

Financial Literacy Basics: Teaching Youth to Budget and Save

by Heather Pogue
November 12, 2024

Learning how to manage money is one of the most important skills you can develop as a young person. Financial literacy, understanding how to budget, save, and spend wisely, will help you make smart decisions with your money throughout life. ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: 4-H, Heather Pogue, Life Skills For Youth, Putnam County, Youth, Youth Development

Why Do We Have to Do These Fundraisers?

by Kristie Popa
November 11, 2024

Welcome back to "The Great 4-H FAQ Adventure!" Today, we’re addressing a question that often comes up: "Why do we have to do these fundraisers?" Fundraising is an essential part of how 4-H operates and thrives. Let’s dive into how 4-H is ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Clubs & Volunteers
Tags: 4-H, 4-H Appropriate, 4-h Club, 4-H Leaders, 4-H Project, Florida 4-H

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