Category: 4-H & Youth
Wakulla Extension 4-H Welcomes Haley Bare!
January 19, 2021
The UF/IFAS Wakulla Extension welcomes Haley Bare as the new 4-H Program Assistant. Bare will work with 4-H Agent Dr. Rachel Pienta and serve as the site leader for the Panacea 4-H After School Program and the 4-H Summer Day Camp ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Camp, Clubs & Volunteers, Curriculum, Events, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS TeachingTags: 4-H, 4-H Club Group Activities, 4-H Events And Activities, 4-H Leader, 4-H Youth Development, Community, Educational, Florida, General Information, Panhandle 4-H, Wakulla, Wakulla 4-H, Wakulla County, Wakulla County 4-H, Wakulla County Extension, Wakulla Extension
Become “SMARTer” in Your 4-H Goal Setting
January 19, 2021
“Wishin’ and hopin’ and thinkin’ and prayin’”* are what many of us do hoping that our goals will come to fruition. However, how do we know if we are actually successful without a plan? One way of evaluating goals is to be S.M.A.R.T.. ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Clubs & VolunteersTags: 4-H Clubs, 4-H Projects, 4-H Youth Development, Goal Setting, Goals, Karen Henry, Seminole County 4-H
Florida 4-H Public Speaking In-School Program Teaches Youth Speech Skills
January 12, 2021
Americans fear public speaking more than death. The comedian Jerry Seinfeld joked that “People would rather die than give the eulogy.” Have no fear! Sixth grade youth in Seminole County have the opportunity to learn skills and gain confidence ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & YouthTags: Karen Henry, Learning, Public Speaking, Schools, Speech Competition
Ten Things I’ve Gained from 4-H
January 7, 2021
Written By Will Eubanks, Florida 4-H State Council Reporter As I’m finishing out my 13th year as a 4-H member, I’m reflecting back on all the things that I’ve gained. My entire childhood is wrapped up in 4-H and it has provided so ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & YouthTags: 4-H, 4-H Youth Development, Florida 4-H
The Central Florida Fair and 4-H…it’s Fantastic!
January 5, 2021
Games, fried food, and midway rides, oh my! The Central Florida Fair is just around the corner and the food and the fun is just the beginning of it. The Central Florida Fair also gives 4-H youth in Seminole, Orange, Brevard, Lake, Osceola, and ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & YouthTags: Central Florida, Central Florida Fair, Fair, Fun, Karen Henry, Learning, Projects, Seminole County 4-H, Youth
2021 – Setting Goals
January 4, 2021
Welcome to 2021! A new year brings endless possibilities. What goals do you hope to accomplish in 2021? This is the time of year many think about things they want to do different for the upcoming year. For fun, you can use the 4-H pledge to ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & YouthTags: 4-H, 4H, Goal Setting
Resilience in the form of a holiday party
December 23, 2020
2020 has taught our 4-H community more lessons than we wanted to have in only one year. With big ups, downs, and new paths our members trekked forward with hope and understanding. We may have missed some big annual milestones like our awards ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Clubs & VolunteersTags: 4-H, Holiday, Nassau County, Youth Recognition
Florida Arbor Day-A Great 4-H Community Service Project
December 18, 2020
National Arbor day dates back to 1872 when Julius Sterling Morton of Nebraska, serving as President Grover Cleveland’s Secretary of Agriculture, had the idea of encouraging tree planting and care. In 1970, President Richard Nixon proclaimed ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Clubs & Volunteers, Curriculum, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home LandscapesTags: 4-H Club Group Activities, Arbor Day
Finding Self-Compassion for a Smooth Holiday Season
December 11, 2020
During the holidays, we often find that sense of giving and the conviction to extend empathy and compassion to all of those around us. If anyone around us is hurting, we often lend a listening ear or even a shoulder to cry on. The holidays make ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Clubs & Volunteers, Community Volunteers, Curriculum, Health & Nutrition, Home Management, Money Matters, Professional Development, Relationships & Family, Work & LifeTags: 4-H, 4-H Clubs, 4-H Virtual, 4-H Youth Development, 4-Hers, Club Meetings, Mindful, Mindfulness, Volunteer, Volunteer Training, Youth, Youth Development