Category: Curriculum

Tampa Bay youth learn to map underwater bay scallop habitats thanks to Tampa Bay Estuary Program mini-grant

by Katie Britt
June 24, 2026

Tampa Bay, Fla. — Hillsborough and Pinellas County 4-H, and the University of Florida Geomatics Extension program, welcomed intermediate and senior 4-H youth to the “Map Quest: Scallop Habitats” workshop. It was part of series ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Coasts & Marine, Conservation, Curriculum, Events, Natural Resources, Water
Tags: 4-H, 4-H & Youth, Geomatics, Geomatics Extension, Hillsborough County, Hillsborough County 4-H, Pinellas County, School Of Forest Fisheries And Geomatics Sciences, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Extension Pinellas County

Beyond Ready for Civic Life: A Conversation About Leadership with Representative Allison Tant

by Dr. Rachel Pienta
June 17, 2026

How hands-on podcasting, service, and civic learning help Future Leaders of Wakulla grow confidence, communication skills, and community impact A Conversation That Goes Beyond the Microphone Episode 21 of the Wakulla 4-H Podcast is more than ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Camp, Curriculum
Tags: Camp Cherry Lake, Citizenship, Civic Engagement, Communication, Leadership, Podcasting

Learning Democracy by Doing: Applying the 4-H Thrive Model to a Youth Election Experience in the Future Leaders of Wakulla (FLOW) Club

by Dr. Rachel Pienta
April 23, 2026

Youth leadership programs are uniquely positioned to cultivate civic engagement, leadership skills, and a sense of purpose when learning experiences are intentionally designed and developmentally ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Curriculum, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Teaching
Tags: 4-H Youth Development, Citizenship And Leadership, Civic Engagement, Elections, Joe Morgan, UF/IFAS Wakulla

Nurturing the Next Generation of Environmental Stewards: Wakulla 4 H’s Natural Resources & Environmental Education Program

by Dr. Rachel Pienta
March 12, 2026

From the cypress domes of Wakulla Springs to the coastal ecosystems that define the Big Bend, Wakulla County is home to some of Florida’s most remarkable natural treasures. For the past several years, the Wakulla 4‑H Natural Resources and ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Clubs & Volunteers, Conservation, Curriculum, Forests, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Extension, Water, Wildlife
Tags: 4-H Clubs, Conservation, Environmental Education, Florida Master Naturalist Program, Forestry, Guy Harvey, Marine Science, Natural Resources, Natural Wakulla, Teen Science Cafe, Volunteers, Wildlife Ecology

County Events Guide: What to Enter & How

by Kristie Popa
March 5, 2026

County Events are a welcoming chance for 4‑H members to share what they know, teach a skill, and celebrate learning with their club and community. This quick guide outlines what you can enter, how to choose the right category, how to register, ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Clubs & Volunteers, Curriculum
Tags: 4-H, 4-h Club, 4-H Leaders, 4-H Project, County Events

Turn fair memories into life lessons: a quick family reflection routine

by Kristie Popa
February 12, 2026

Fair week is loud, busy, and unforgettable—then it’s suddenly over. A few minutes of reflection helps kids turn all that experience into real growth. When children pause to name what happened and how it felt, their brains strengthen memory, ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Clubs & Volunteers, Curriculum
Tags: 4-H, 4-H Appropriate, 4-h Club, 4-H Leaders, 4-H Project, Florida 4-H

Marine Geomatics workshops coming soon for Tampa Bay youth

by Katie Britt
January 7, 2026

Tampa Bay, Florida --- The UF/IFAS Geomatics Extension program is excited to announce a series of youth workshops in 2026 thanks to a mini-grant from the Tampa Bay Estuary Program. The $5,000 mini-grant was proposed by FFGS ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Coasts & Marine, Curriculum
Tags: 4-H, 4-H & Youth, Geomatics, Geomatics Extension, Hillsborough County, Hillsborough County 4-H, Pinellas County, School Of Forest Fisheries And Geomatics Sciences, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Extension Pinellas County

4-H Activity Guides

by Erin Nadel
December 29, 2025

Activity Guides UF/IFAS File Photo: Smather's Archives This holiday ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Camp, Clubs & Volunteers, Curriculum, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: 4H, Activities, Athome, Pgm_4H, Sarasota County Extension

Grow more Keystone Plants? … Here is a pictorial list!

by Maria Quirico
December 27, 2025

Keystone Plants for Central Florida Planting native species is an excellent first step toward attracting beneficial insects. In his influential book Nature’s Best Hope, author, conservationist, and entomologist Douglas Tallamy explains ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Agriculture, Clubs & Volunteers, Coasts & Marine, Conservation, Curriculum, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Forests, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Natural Resources, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research, Wildlife
Tags: Discovery Gardens, Doug Tallamy, Keystone Plants, Native Florida Plants, Perennials, Shrubs, Trees

Holiday Activity Guide

by Erin Nadel
December 12, 2025

This holiday season, you and your family are going to be spending a lot of time together. Instead of letting your children stay glued to a screen, let me introduce you to 4-H Activity guides. 4-H Activity Guides are guides through the Clover ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Camp, Clubs & Volunteers, Curriculum, Home Management, Relationships & Family, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research, UF/IFAS Teaching
Tags: 4H, 4h_artsandcraft, Pgm_4H, Sustainability, UF/IFAS Extension

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