Category: 4-H & Youth

Florida Sea Grant, partners get kids fishing this summer on Fridays beginning June 7

by Lourdes Mederos
May 29, 2024

Fishing is more than a hobby for today's youth — it’s a gateway to nature, conservation and community support. As a vital connection to wildlife, fishing not only fosters an appreciation for the environment but promotes sustainable practices ... READ MORE

Category: Camp, Conservation, SFYL Hot Topic, UF/IFAS
Tags: Extension, Fish Florida, Florida Sea Grant, Kids, Let's Go Fishing, Miami-Dade County, UF-IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension Miami-Dade County

The Importance of Record Keeping in 4-H

by Gus Koerner
May 29, 2024

Record keeping is a vital skill taught by 4-H, extending beyond the program year. Members are encouraged to pick methods that suit them, highlighting their goals, achievements, and plans. Benefits of Accurate Record-Keeping Learning to keep ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, , Curriculum
Tags: 4-H, Life Skills, Project, Record Keeping, Youth

Summer Day Camp Opportunities for Kids

by Doug Mayo
May 24, 2024

Jackson County 4-H is offering Summer Day Camps opportunities for youth, both 4-H members and non-members alike. - ADULT FOR A DAY CAMP June 18, 2024 9:30 AM – 3:00 PM CT Jackson County Ag Complex 2741 Penn Ave Marianna 32448 Kids ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Camp, Events

4-H Clubs and Events Encourage Youth To Learn Life Skills

by Gus Koerner
May 22, 2024

All of the programs, projects, and events in our 4-H program are intended to encourage youth to learn life skills. For example: in our fair, we encourage record keeping; in archery, we teach personal safety; and in our camps, we practice cooperation. Life ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Curriculum, Events
Tags: 4-H, Life Skills, Projects, Youth

2024 Florida 4-H Month of Service

by 4-H: Voices of the Youth
May 10, 2024

Check out #FL4HServes on our sites below to see highlights from April: Facebook | Instagram There are no limits to the Florida 4-H Month of Service, a social media campaign that highlights 4-H'ers serving their communities. Living ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth
Tags: #4Hserves, Florida 4-H

4-H/ FPL Public Speaking Contest

by spencerhewitt
May 9, 2024

April 19th, 2024 In recent years, Nassau County 4-H has proudly spearheaded an impactful in-school public speaking contest in collaboration with Florida Power and Light (FPL). This initiative is meticulously crafted to equip young individuals ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, UF/IFAS Extension

Heart of 4-H: Cultivating Gratitude in Youth

by ambernorris
May 9, 2024

Gift giving occasions can teach youth the benefits of gratitude. These adults may be someone the youth may want to thank. Many times, around holidays and special occasions we buy gifts for others to show our gratitude. You may ask yourself, ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Clubs & Volunteers, Health & Nutrition, Relationships & Family, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Teaching
Tags: 4-H, Anorris, Central Florida, Children, Citizenship, Communications, Family, Hillsborough County, Life Skills, Tampa, UF/IFAS Extension, Youth

Learn more about meat quality, robotics, invasive reptiles and more – and maybe win a prize at Youth Field Day on June 27

by Brad Buck
May 7, 2024

You want to see cattle up close and find out how Florida ranchers bring beef to your dinner table? Come to the 15th Annual Youth Field Day at the UF/IFAS Range Cattle Research and Education Center (RCREC) from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. on June 27. Space ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Curriculum
Tags: #aiatuf, Andrea Dunlap, Brent Sellers, Invasive Reptiles, Meat, Ona, Precision Ag, Range Cattle Research And Education Center, Soil, Youth Field Day

Get Fired Up for National BBQ Month & Prep Like a Pro for the Florida 4-H Tailgating Contest

by Kristie Popa
May 6, 2024

Are you ready to turn up the heat and sizzle your way to barbecue glory? Well, hold onto your spatulas because National BBQ Month is here, and it's time to start refining your grilling skills for the ultimate showdown at the Florida 4-H Tailgating ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Clubs & Volunteers, Curriculum
Tags: 4-H, 4-H Appropriate, 4-h Club, 4-H Project, 4-H Tailgating Contest, Florida 4-H, National BBQ Month

UF/IFAS Extension Nassau County – UPCOMING PROGRAMS, May 2024

by Taylor Clem, PhD
May 3, 2024

Letter from the Director Dear Nassau County Residents, April celebrated National Volunteer Month. Extension offices across the country are dependent upon our volunteers. Volunteers allow extension offices to expand their outreach by bringing ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Agriculture, Clubs & Volunteers, Events, Home Landscapes, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: 4-H, Demonstration Garden, FFL, Nassau County, Plant Sale, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Extension Nassau County, Upcoming Programs

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