Why is art education so valuable? Think about it – art provides youth an avenue for creativity and self-expression, helps with motor skill and visual development, aids with focus and concentration, promotes collaboration and teamwork, improves ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Camp, UF/IFAS Extension
Once again, Glades County is in the National Hurricane Center cone of uncertainty. This is not the first time we have been in the cone this hurricane season, and probably will not be the last. Over the next few days as we monitor Tropical ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Clubs & Volunteers
This summer, Zyreshia Jackson, a UF/IFAS College of Agricultural and Life Sciences student studying family, youth and community sciences, completed an internship at the UF IFAS Bay County Extension Office in Panama City, FL. When she found out ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Camp, Clubs & Volunteers, Curriculum, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Teaching
As summer comes to a close, St. Johns County 4-H is taking a look back at some of the fun-filled summer day camps that took place. At the end of July, fourteen youth participated in the two-day Animal Science Camp. During this camp, youth learned ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Camp, Livestock, UF/IFAS Extension
Lifelong friends, learning, and leading are just a few aspects of the University of Florida IFAS Extension Seminole County 4-H program. Find out why you(th) should join 4-H! 4-H provides a place for youth to belong. In 4-H youth ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth
St. Johns County 4-H has offered the Intro to Archery Summer Day Camp since 2013. During the two-day camp (14 hours), youth learn range safety, proper shooting form, have extensive range time, learn about the trajectory of an arrow, and at ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Camp, UF/IFAS Extension
Did you know that the chicken has come a long way from the plains of Southeast Asia some seven to ten-thousand years ago, to a sacred animal to the Romans, and finally to household food and agricultural product in modern times? Chickens, thought ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Crops, Farm Management, Livestock
(This blog post is fifth in a series recounting a summer internship opportunity for students from UF's College of Agricultural and Life Sciences. Collaborating with Martin County 4-H Youth Development and Florida Sea Grant extension agents, ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Coasts & Marine, Conservation, Natural Resources, Professional Development, UF/IFAS Extension, Water
This piece was written by Dr. Lindsey Warner and I stumbled upon the article while checking out the UF Lakewatch Program's awesome newsletter! The sun safety info included was one of the most comprehensive and easy to read summaries I've read ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Coasts & Marine, Health & Nutrition, Natural Resources, Recreation, UF/IFAS Extension, Water, Work & Life