It’s time to join in on all the exciting opportunities the College of Agricultural and Life Sciences has planned for the 2025-2026 academic year! From exploring academic opportunities to looking to join a student organization, CALS events ... READ MORE
Category: Events, UF/IFAS
Written by Emily Colson, Communications Specialist at UF/IFAS Nature Coast Biological Station The UF/IFAS Nature Coast Biological Station (NCBS) is excited to welcome the community back for our annual Open House on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025, ... READ MORE
Category: Events, Recreation,
With the increase in population, the increase of reclaimed water use and the potential for an upcoming dry summer, comes the need to understand the use of salt and drought-tolerant plants. This is what I’ll cover during a free lecture ... READ MORE
Category: Events, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Lawn
Country Bumpkins is a club with a variety of things for the members to choose from to learn this year. They can learn some cooking and baking skills, practice some artistic techniques as well as do some Geocaching. The sky is the limit for ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Agriculture, Clubs & Volunteers, Events, Food Safety, Health & Nutrition, Relationships & Family, UF/IFAS Extension,
The 4-H program offers a variety of art-related projects that encourage creativity and skill development among youth. Here are some key aspects: 4-H members can engage in various arts and crafts activities, allowing them to express ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Clubs & Volunteers, Curriculum, Events, UF/IFAS Extension
The 4-H Lego project is a hands-on educational initiative that allows youth to engage in creative and problem-solving activities using Lego bricks. This project is part of the 4-H program, which is designed to provide youth with opportunities ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Clubs & Volunteers, Curriculum, Events, Professional Development, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life
Jackson County 4-H Electronics Club, which is new this year! The 4-H electricity/electronics program provides youth with educational information about electricity and how it can be used to benefit the human race. The electricity/electronics ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Clubs & Volunteers, Events, Professional Development, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life
4-H Chick Chain is a program designed to help youth learn how to raise baby chicks into mature production pullets. Youth learn responsibility, ethical treatment of animals, biosecurity, record keeping and communication skills. The Northwest ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Agriculture, Clubs & Volunteers, Curriculum, Events, Livestock, UF/IFAS Extension
The 4-H Archery Discipline covers the basics of archery. We give the beginning archer a broad, sound foundation for learning the sport and being able to enjoy it for a lifetime. As with all 4-H projects, the goal Positive Youth Development. ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Agriculture, Clubs & Volunteers, Curriculum, Events, UF/IFAS Extension
I met Dr. Paul M. Lyrene, University of Florida Emeritus Professor of Horticultural Sciences, at the Alachua Conservation Trust’s (ACT) Prairie Creek property, where he had invited me to see its native wildlife garden. In 2022, Lyrene installed ... READ MORE
Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Community Volunteers, Crops, Events, Horticulture