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Orchids at South Florida, Tropical Research and Education Center, Homestead. Photo by Eric Zamora

Build a dream garden, learn planting tips and more; UF/IFAS Extension Broward County’s free monthly workshop returns

by Lourdes Mederos
January 14, 2025

Is 2025 the year you are looking to start or elevate your gardening game? Mark your calendar because the UF/IFAS Extension Broward County’s in-person gardening workshops are back and better than ever. Conducted by the award-winning ... READ MORE

Category: Community Volunteers, Conservation, Events, Home Management, Horticulture, Natural Resources, SFYL Hot Topic, UF/IFAS, Wildlife
Tags: Backyard Plants, Extension Broward Master Gardener Volunteer Program, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Fruit Trees, Herbs, Landscaping, Lorna Bravo, Mango Grafting, Microgreens, Orchids, Plants, Seeds, Shade Gardening, Sprouts, Tropical Fruit, UF/IFAS Extension Broward County, Urban Horticulture
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Wakulla 4-H to Recognize Volunteers and Community Partners at Clover Gala

by Dr. Rachel Pienta
January 5, 2025

The Wakulla 4-H youth development program is made possible through the support of dedicated adult volunteers and generous community partners. On Thursday, January 30, the community is invited to join Wakulla 4-H to celebrate and support the ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Clubs & Volunteers, Community Volunteers, Events, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: 4-H Events And Activities, 4H Clubs, Community Service, Fundraising, Sponsors, Volunteers

Residential Plant Clinics around Orange County

by Clarissa Chairez
January 3, 2025

Whether you're an avid backyard gardener or just starting your houseplant collection, the Orange County Plant Clinic is here to help! Operated by dedicated Master Gardener Volunteers, the Plant Clinic is your go-to resource for plant questions ... READ MORE

Category: Community Volunteers, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Lawn, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Florida Friendly, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Fruits And Vegetables, Garden, Gardening, Horticulture, Irrigation, Landscape, Landscape Management, New Vegetable Gardener, Ocextension, Orange County, Orange County Master Gardener Volunteers, Orange County MGV, Orange County Plant Clinic, Pests, Plant Clinic, Plants, UF/IFAS Extension Orange County, Vegetable Gardening
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Meet a Master Gardener Volunteer: Rooted in Passion, Blooming in Service

by Ashley Ellis
December 30, 2024

Meet a Master Gardener Welcome to our "Meet a Master Gardener Volunteer" blog series, where we spotlight the dedicated individuals who make a significant impact in our community through their passion for horticulture and education. In this ... READ MORE

Category: Community Volunteers, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, Wildlife, Work & Life
Tags: Florida Friendly, Master Gardener Volunteer, Pgm_HortRes
4-H County Council

4-H Opportunity for All Benefit Gala is a collaborative effort.

by johnferguso
December 30, 2024

Let's do THISS (Teamwork, with Honesty, Integrity, Service, and Strength). Together we can contribute and make this another success. 4-H Opportunity for All Benefit Gala is a collaborative effort towards a shared vision. We have over 100 ticket ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Camp, , Clubs & Volunteers, Community Volunteers, Events, Money Matters, Natural Resources, Professional Development, Recreation, Relationships & Family, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life
Tags: #H4HOutreach, #slc4h, 4-H, 4-H & Youth, Agriculture, Camp, Clubs & Volunteers, Community Volunteers, Curriculum, Extension, Financial Education, Florida 4-H Youth Development, Https://sfyl.ifas.ufl.edu/stlucie/4-h-youth-development/, John Ferguson, Money Management, Money Matters, Recreation, Relationships & Family, St. Lucie County, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Extension St. Lucie County, Work & Life Tags: #4hGrowsHere, Work & Life Tags: #4hOpportunityForAll

Tractor Supply’s 4-H Paper Clover Campaign

by Jasi Romero
December 23, 2024

Empowering Polk County Youth The Tractor Supply Company’s 4-H Paper Clover Campaign is a vital initiative that supports youth development across the nation. With 90% of donations remaining in the state where they are raised, the program ensures ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Camp, Clubs & Volunteers, Community Volunteers, Curriculum, Events, Professional Development, Relationships & Family, SFYL Hot Topic, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life
Tags: 4-H, Campaign, Clubs, Florida, Fundraiser, Leadership, Polk County, Tractor Supply Paper Clover, UF-IFAS, Youth Development
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Meet a Master Gardener Volunteer: Sarasota County Reading Gardens

by Ashley Ellis
December 20, 2024

Meet a Master Gardener Welcome to our “Meet a Master Gardener Volunteer” blog series, where we spotlight the dedicated individuals who make a significant impact in our community through their passion for horticulture and education. ... READ MORE

Category: Community Volunteers, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Horticulture, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life
Tags: Florida Friendly, Master Gardener Volunteers, Pgm_HortRes

How to empower youth in 2025: Attend the UF/IFAS Extension St. Lucie County 4-H Opportunity for All Benefit Gala

by Lourdes Mederos
December 17, 2024

Emma Wickham, 16, and Summer Wayne, 15, are two Florida 4-H youth who have built an impressive portfolio of leadership skills and experiences. Wickham, past president of the UF/IFAS Extension 4-H St. Lucie County Council continues to ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Camp, Clubs & Volunteers, Community Volunteers, Curriculum, Events, SFYL Hot Topic, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Teaching
Tags: 4-H Opportunity For All Benefit Gala, 4-H Summer Camps, 4-H Youth Development Program, Adam's Ranch, Doris M. Carter Foundation, Emma Wickham, Florida 4-H, Fort Pierce, John Ferguson, National 4-H, Ranch Life & Moonlight, Summer Wayne, UF/IFAS Extension St. Lucie County, UF/IFAS St. Lucie 4-H

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