Category: 4-H & Youth

Provide for Wildlife- The Gulf Fritillary

by Lorna Bravo

October 21, 2021

Article by UF/IFAS Extension Broward County Urban Horticulture Agent Lorna Bravo Our urban Yards are the first line of defense to protect local wildlife. As urban areas rapidly increase worldwide, our urban yards are the first defense ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Clubs & Volunteers, Community Volunteers, Conservation, Curriculum, Events, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Natural Resources, Recreation, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Teaching, Wildlife, Work & Life
Tags: Broward, Broward 4-H, Broward Parks, Butterfly, Conservation, FFL, Florida Friendly Landscape, Gulf Fritillary, Life Cycle, Master Gardener Program, Nature Conservation, Parks, Provide For Wildlife, UF/IFAS Extension Broward County Master Gardeners

Invasion of the Landscape Snatchers: Nandina (Nandina domestica)

by Taylor Clem, PhD

October 17, 2021

Nandina (Nandina domestica) Nandina, or heavenly bamboo, started in the landscape and now appears throughout some of our natural areas. This evergreen shrub grows upright and produces bright red berry clusters, similar to Coral Ardisia. It ... READ MORE

Category: Clubs & Volunteers, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Invasive Species, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Control, Established, FFL, Florida Friendly, Florida-Friendly Landscapes, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Gardens, Invasion Of The Landscape Snatchers, Invasive, Invasive Species, IPM, Nandina, Plants

4-H Dress

by Ashley H.K. Gill

October 15, 2021

Last week we celebrated National 4-H Week by completing community service projects and displaying our 4-H pride. From green t-shirts, hats, and more, youth have been displaying their love for 4-H around the community throughout the week. During ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth
Tags: Highlands County 4-H; 4-H Dress

One Health in the Spotlight

by One Health Center of Excellence

October 14, 2021

The pandemic has brought “One Health” into the limelight. Of course, it is almost impossible to talk about the positive outcomes of the pandemic, but we can at least reflect on some silver linings. Among these, is the fact that it has thrust ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth

A lesson in loss and in hope

by Scott Angle

October 11, 2021

Cris Arellano Jr. loved Holly, and that’s why he helped his dad cut out her heart and lungs for lab testing. He did not want his heifer’s death to be in vain. He wanted to know what caused it, and, more importantly, he wanted other people ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Agriculture, Clubs & Volunteers, Livestock, Pests & Disease
Tags: 4-H, An Angle On IFAS, Cattle

Invasion of the Landscape Snatchers: Wild Taro (Colocasia esculenta)

by Taylor Clem, PhD

October 9, 2021

Wild Taro (Colocasia esculenta) Unlike other invasive plants introduced for their ornamental quality, Wild Taro appeared as a potential crop substitute. The U.S. Department of Agriculture introduced it in hopes to develop a substitute for potatoes, ... READ MORE

Category: Clubs & Volunteers, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Invasive Species, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Established, FFL, Florida Friendly, Florida-Friendly Landscapes, Invasion Of The Landscape Snatchers, Invasive, Invasive Plants, Nassau County, Wild Taro

2021 Peanut Butter Challenge

by mirandasellers

October 8, 2021

Take The Challenge By Samara Purvis Bradford County 4-H Extension Agent Peanut Butter: a nostalgic staple found in most American kitchens has made its appearance in many lunch boxes or ladled around a spoon for a snack. According to the ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Clubs & Volunteers, Events, Health & Nutrition, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Peanut Butter

One Health at the Think20: Seven Pandemic Teachings

by One Health Center of Excellence

October 7, 2021

From October 4th - 6th, the Think20 Summit was held in Milan, Italy. One of the Engagement Groups of the G20, the T20 "brings together leading think tanks and research centers from around the world, with the aim of contributing, through research ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth

Meet Flagler County’s New 4-H Youth Development Agent

by BLOGS.IFAS

October 4, 2021

My name is Bailea Gnann, and I am excited to be Flagler County’s new 4-H Youth Development Agent. I started my position here with UF/IFAS Extension Flagler County on August 16 and now that I am settled in, I wanted to take the opportunity ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth
Tags: 4-H, Flagler, New Agent, Youth Development

2021 Florida Gateway Fair Coloring Contest

by Heather Janney

October 4, 2021

The Ichetucknee Partnership has partnered with UF/IFAS Extension Columbia County this year to develop some fun pages for this year's Florida Gateway Fair's Annual Coloring Contest. The Florida Gateway Fair Coloring Contest will feature our local ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Agriculture, Camp, Clubs & Volunteers, Conservation, Curriculum, Events, Livestock, Water, Wildlife
Tags: 4-H, 4-H Clubs, 4-H Virtual, 4-H Youth Development, 4-Hers, Bellamy Beaver, Club Meetings, Clubs, Life Skills, STEM, Youth Development

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