Category: 4-H & Youth

Unlocking the Forest: A High-Tech Nature Walk at Alafia State Park

by ambernorris
October 15, 2025

Equipped with binoculars, field guides, and AI technology, we set out for a crisp fall morning adventure at Alafia State Park. We discovered that today’s nature walk isn't just about what you can see, but what technology can help you hear, ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, , Conservation, Forests, Invasive Species, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, Wildlife
Tags: 4-H, AI, Anorris, Central Florida, Hillsborough County, State Parks, Technology, UF/IFAS Extension, Wildlife, Youth

Glades County 4-H Project Journal Goals for October 2025

by Tycee Prevatt
October 14, 2025

Record Books are a vital part of the 4-H experience. This year, Glades County 4-H is using Project Journals to enhance members' record-keeping skills. You should have received your Project Journal at your September or October meeting. To make ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Curriculum,
Tags: 4-H, Livestock Project, Project Journal, Record Book

Local Impact Series: Hailey Jones

by Erin Nadel
October 10, 2025

Hailey Jones Hailey Jones is the current agriculture teacher at Southeast High School in Bradenton, FL and recent graduate of the University of Florida. She attended college from 2022-25 and majored in agricultural education and communication. ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Camp, Clubs & Volunteers, Curriculum, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: 4-H, Pgm_4H, Sarasota County Extension

From Tiny Vest to Big Impact: My 4-H Journey

by Josey Keener
October 9, 2025

It’s National 4-H Week! To celebrate, I’m sharing my 4-H journey and how it shaped my life—from catching piglets as a Cloverbud to supporting youth as an Extension Agent. Join me in recognizing the impact of 4-H and the fantastic people ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth
Tags: #4HBeyondReady, #National4HWeek, 4-H Volunteers, 4-H Youth Development Program, Josey Pearce Keener

Local Impact Series: Ashley Worsham

by Erin Nadel
October 9, 2025

Ashley Worsham Ashley Worsham is the volunteer leader of Action Clovers 2.0 in Sarasota 4-H. She started with 4-H as a child in the Midwest. Her passion for 4-H stayed with her and she became reconnected as an adult. Now, she is one of Sarasota ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Camp, Clubs & Volunteers, Curriculum, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Teaching
Tags: 4H, Pgm_4H, Sarasota County Extension

Local Impact Series: Steve Kagy

by Erin Nadel
October 8, 2025

Photo Credit to kagysjewelrybox.com Steve Kagy Steve Kagy, a local business owner of Kagy’s Jewelry Box, is a Sarasota native and pillar of what makes 4-H in Sarasota ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Camp, Clubs & Volunteers, Curriculum, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Teaching
Tags: 4-H, 4-H Volunteers, Pgm_4H, Sarasota County Extension

New Date: UF/IFAS Extension St. Lucie Ag-Xtension Fall Festival moved to Nov. 15

by Lourdes Mederos
October 7, 2025

Due to forecasts of inclement weather this weekend, the UF/IFAS Extension St. Lucie Ag-Xtension Fall Festival originally scheduled for Oct. 11 has been postponed to Nov. 15. Bring your families and friends to celebrate the season in cooler ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Agribusiness, Agriculture, Clubs & Volunteers, Events, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, SFYL Hot Topic, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, Wildlife
Tags: 4-H, 4-H Clubs, 4-H Extension St. Lucie, Ag-Xtension Fall Festival, Booths, Butterfly Garden, Everglades Equipment Group, Fall, Farm, Festival, Florida 4-H, Fort Pierce Utilities Authority, Gardening, Grantly Ricketts, Hayrides, Nature Trail, News, Open House, Plant Sale, Pony Rides, St. Lucie County Sheriff’s Department, St. Lucie County Transportation & Planning, UF-IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Extension St. Lucie County, UF/IFAS Extension St. Lucie County Master Gardener Volunteer Program, University Of Florida, Workshops

4-H Alumni of Sarasota

by Erin Nadel
October 6, 2025

Alumni Survey During my time as Sarasota's 4-H intern, I wanted to engage with all levels of 4-H. So, I created a survey to assess the experiences of 4-H alumni. If you click the photo below, you will find a website that goes over their answers. ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Camp, Clubs & Volunteers, Curriculum, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: 4-H, Pgm_4H, Sarasota County Extension

4-H: From Then to Now

by elonnberg
October 5, 2025

4-H: From Then to Now The Impacts of 4-H and Why You Should Get Involved Introduction Have you or your kids ever wanted to be a part of an organization that provides hands-on, educational experiences that will help youth become ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Camp, Clubs & Volunteers, Curriculum, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research, UF/IFAS Teaching, Work & Life
Tags: 4H, Pgm_4H, Sarasota County Extension

Media alert: Florida 4-H to hold Tailgating State Championship on Saturday

by Meredith Bauer-Mitchell
October 2, 2025

What: Florida 4-H will host its annual tailgating grilling competition, which is the state championship event after a series of regional qualifying competitions. Where: UF/IFAS Beef Teaching Unit South, 3721 SW 23rd St., Gainesville. When: ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth

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