June 8 is World Ocean Day! The UN officially recognized World Ocean Day in 2008 to cultivate public interest in the protection of our oceans. I hope you celebrate by spending some time near the ocean and by learning more about the importance ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Camp, Coasts & Marine, Conservation, Events, UF/IFAS Extension
Tailgating/Grilling Camp Holmes County 4-H recently kicked off 2022 Summer Day Camps with a Tailgating/Grilling Camp! The camp included a special guest and award-winning cook, Mr. Forrest Dilmore, who has competed in hundreds of cooking competitions ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Camp
Showing livestock at the county fair has been a tradition for over 100 years in Lake County. The hard work and dedication that goes into preparing for the fair have taught youth valuable life lessons. Here are some of the activities that 4-H ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth
Summer is coming so it is time for many families to make plans, including summer camps. Summer day camps can be an ideal setting to keep kids active, engaged, and learning over the summer. Lake County 4-H is an excellent choice for keeping your ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Camp
The UF/IFAS Disaster Preparation & Recovery website offers resources to help Floridians prepare for and deal with natural disasters. From hurricanes to floods, tornados to thunderstorms, natural disasters can impact our lives with little ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Agriculture, , Disaster Preparation, Home Landscapes, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life
Hurricane season is here and preparing for the 2022 hurricane season is more challenging than ever due to a prediction of an above-normal season, supply chain issues, and raising supply and fuel costs. To combat these challenges, it is important ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Agriculture, Disaster Preparation, Events, Home Landscapes, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension,
With 4-H summer camp season on the horizon, the statewide youth development program is advancing several new initiatives to support long-term sustainability of 4-H camps in Florida. “4-H camping has been around for almost 100 years in Florida ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Camp
My background My name is Sean M. and I was born and raised in coastal SE Florida. I am currently a senior at the University of Florida studying Forest Resources and Conservation with a specialization in Protected Areas Management. I was informed ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Agriculture, , Home Landscapes, Invasive Species, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research
The separation between “sciences” and “humanities” in the intellectual life of all of Western society remains as entrenched today as it was in the mid-20th century (1). Although medical students benefit from the arts and the humanities, ... READ MORE
Category: Curriculum, Health & Nutrition, UF/IFAS Teaching