UF/IFAS GLOBAL BLOGS
Stop! Breathe. Garden. “STOP! Breathe. Garden,” has become a regular mantra of mine, especially when I am overwhelmed with the responsibilities of life. I grew-up tending my grandfather’s garden. I would sow seeds, water plants, fend off birds… Read More
The Spark When Joshua Castro (MFRC ‘18) was in third grade, he was transported from his classroom in Stuart, Florida to life in a jungle through the monthly letters from his class PenPal, a Peace Corps volunteer. “Each… Read More
Welcome to the 2018-2019 4-H Year! New to 4-H? Love a 4-H Project but Duval 4-H does not have a club that fits your needs? The 4-H club you would like to join is full? Then the Duval… Read More
The Escambia County Master Gardener Program has formed the Escambia County Master Gardener Endowment Fund, in conjunction with the University of Florida Foundation. The University of Florida Foundation, a nonprofit organization, will be managing the funds for the… Read More
Please join us for a fun-filled day of helping our coast! The International Coastal Cleanup is an annual event organized by the Ocean Conservancy – the Cedar Key community has been participating for over 10 years! Please come… Read More
The Nassau County Youth Emergency Team (YET) completed its inaugural year in 2017-2018 with 17 graduates. This innovative program partnered Nassau County 4-H and Emergency Management utilizing the fundamental curriculum from Teen CERT and partnering it with the… Read More
Tri-Eagle Sales Partners with UF/IFAS Extension in Gadsden County for Wellness Initiative Gardening and Stress Management for Local Businesses Midway, FL – Tri-Eagle Sales and the UF/IFAS Extension’s Family and Consumer Sciences and the Master Gardener Programs have… Read More
The theme for the camp “Exploring 4-H, Through Learning by Doing”. During the summer, Jefferson County Extension Office offers weeklong day camps to keep youth having fun and engaged in positive activities for the summer. In addition… Read More
Garden Festival and Plant Sale They say time flies while you’re having fun. This may explain why the Garden Festival feels like it is coming so quickly. Yes, the Annual Plant Sale, which comes on the 3rd Week… Read More
For generations children have spent their summers at sleep away camps, trying new activities, such as swimming, archery, rec dance, and outdoor skills. For some, they may refer to these moments at camp as a time when they… Read More
