Category: Clubs & Volunteers

Growing More Than Gardens: The Transformative Journey of Master Gardener Volunteers

by Lorna Bravo
July 5, 2025

Introduction: Sowing the Seeds of Change Volunteerism holds a unique power—the ability to transform not only landscapes but lives. When people unite with a shared purpose, fueled by a passion for learning and a commitment to service, the ... READ MORE

Category: Clubs & Volunteers, Community Volunteers, Conservation, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Natural Resources, Relationships & Family, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, , Water, Wildlife, Work & Life
Tags: Broward County, Build Community, Community, Giving, Growing Food, Journey, Master Gardener Program, UF-IFAS, Volunteers

Making the Best Better Since 1976

by elonnberg
July 1, 2025

A Sense of Place and Community Through 4-H Elva Farrell's Impact on Sarasota County 4-H and the Community Have you ever wondered what shapes us into who we are, what defines us and the world around us? It does not just come from the where ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Clubs & Volunteers

Get that 4-H Club Started

by Melinda Souers
June 30, 2025

Thinking about forming a 4-H Club? If so, now is an ideal time to start the process. Our 4-H community clubs typically break for the summer, but the 4-H staff are still here ready to guide you through the important and (sometimes time-consuming) ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Clubs & Volunteers
Tags: #4HVolunteers, #OC4H, 4-H, Life Skills, Ocextension, Youth

Graduate Student Spotlight with Nadia Mourad: Advancing Maize Genetics

by Eva Sailly
June 29, 2025

It took one elective to pivot Nadia's initial pursuit of human health research into a Ph.D. candidate in the Plant Molecular and Cellular Biology Program. Nadia Mourad now works under the mentorship of Dr. Karen Koch, who was recently honored ... READ MORE

Category: Clubs & Volunteers, Curriculum, Professional Development, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Research, UF/IFAS Teaching, Work & Life
Tags: Corn, De Sousa, Genetics, Horticultural Sciences, Karen Koch, Koch, Maize, Nadia Mourad, Plant Breeding, Plant Molecular And Cellular Biology, PMCB, Student, Teaching

Sarasota 4-H Recognizes Youth Achievements

by sarahdavis
June 25, 2025

Sarasota 4-H End of Year Ceremony On June 5, we held our 4-H Awards Ceremony, recognizing youth achievements. At this ceremony, 4-H members from around the county came to receive their record book ribbons and medals for their outstanding accomplishments ... READ MORE

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

Sarasota 4-H County Council and Club Updates

by Erin Nadel and sarahdavis

June 25, 2025

Read below to learn about Sarasota County's council, club, and state-wide updates. Feel free to reach out to 4-H@scgov.net if you have any questions or need more information. Club Updates Foxmill Kids & Colts: Foxmill Kids ... READ MORE

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

iLEAD – Where Leadership and 4-H Collide

by Erin Nadel
June 20, 2025

During my internship with UF/IFAS Extension 4-H, I had the privilege to volunteer at the youth 4-H iLEAD: Intermediate Leadership Conference. This conference focuses on developing key leadership skills such as communication and teamwork. ... READ MORE

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

You’re Invited! Make Plans to attend the UF/IFAS Extension Wakulla County Open House & 4-H Club Preview Event!

by Dr. Rachel Pienta
June 17, 2025

UF/IFAS Extension Wakulla County has scheduled their annual Open House event for August 23, 2025 from 9 AM to 1 PM. This free, family-friendly event will offer tours, mini-classes, a meet and greet with 4-H club leaders, live music, food trucks, ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Agriculture, Clubs & Volunteers, Community Volunteers, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Health & Nutrition, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life
Tags: 4-H Clubs, Family And Consumer Sciences, Florida Master Gardener

Straight Talk About Storm Preparedness for Your Trees and Landscaping

by Giuseppe Di Giacinto
June 3, 2025

In collaboration with Dr. Michael Orfanedes, Commercial Horticulture Agent IV Storm season is now upon us. Are you ready? Every year storms leave behind flooded homes, downed trees, and important damage, but we can be prepared ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Camp, Clubs & Volunteers, UF/IFAS,

Noah Pearson: My 4-H Experience Prepared Me to be Work Ready After Graduation

by Dr. Rachel Pienta
June 1, 2025

What began as a middle school hobby has grown into a life-shaping journey for Noah Pearson, a young man whose dedication to 4-H and the Shotgun Club has left a lasting mark on his community and beyond. Noah joined the 4-H Shotgun Club ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Clubs & Volunteers, Community Volunteers, Work & Life
Tags: Leadership, Shooting Sports, Volunteering, Workforce Preparation

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