Category: Community Volunteers

Stories from The Yard: Stewardship and Florida-Friendly Beauty in an HOA Community

by Lorna Bravo
November 30, 2025

Growing a Garden with Purpose: Commitment to Stewardship As a UF/IFAS Urban Horticulture Agent, I work with passionate homeowners and Master Gardener Volunteers who are reshaping what Florida-Friendly landscaping in HOA communities can look ... READ MORE

Category: Community Volunteers, Conservation, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Home Management, Horticulture, Invasive Species, Lawn, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Teaching, Water, Wildlife, Work & Life
Tags: Broward, Florida Friendly Landscape, Invasive Species, Master Gardener Volunteer, Protect Waterfront, Right Place Right Plant

Okeechobee 4-H Udder Bunch Donates Milk to Food Pantry

by cclarson
November 14, 2025

The Okeechobee Udder Bunch 4-H club stepped up in a big way this month, donating roughly 25 gallons of milk to a local food pantry to help meet increased community needs during the government shutdown. The donation came earlier than their usual ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Agriculture, Community Volunteers, Health & Nutrition, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: 4-H, Dairy, Dairy Nutrition, Okeechobee, Okeechobee County
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4-H Pet Pals Club Provides Spark for Youth Entrepreneurs to Give Back

by Dr. Rachel Pienta
November 10, 2025

The Wakulla 4-H Pet Pals meets monthly to learn about pets and pet care. Club meetings include craft activities and guest speakers. Members can volunteer at the local Animal Shelter as an ongoing service project. In October, the club meeting ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Clubs & Volunteers, Community Volunteers, Work & Life
Tags: Animals, Dog Toys, Donations, Pets, Volunteering, Youth Entrepreneurship, Youth Spark

Annual Peanut Butter Challenge: A Birthday Wish to End Hunger

by Jasi Romero
November 5, 2025

From Presents to Peanut Butter, A Gift That Gives Back In a world where small acts of kindness can ripple into big changes, one young girl in Polk County is proving that age is no barrier to making a meaningful impact. Meet London Brandt, ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Agribusiness, Agriculture, Clubs & Volunteers, Community Volunteers, Crops, Events, Farm Management, Food Safety, Fruits & Vegetables, Health & Nutrition, Relationships & Family, SFYL Hot Topic, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research, Work & Life
Tags: Charity, Donate, Featured, Featured Hot Topic, Florida Peanut Federation, Florida Peanut Producers Association, Food Banks, Food Pantries, PBChallenge, Peanut Butter, Peanut Butter Challenge, Polk County, PolkExtension, PolkPBChallenge, Spread The Love, Spread The Peanut Butter
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How Insects Grow: Why Cockroach Nymphs Cause Confusion

by Sara MacDonald
October 15, 2025

Have you ever spotted a tiny bug running across your counter and thought, “Oh no, it’s a baby cockroach!”? Don’t panic just yet; not every small brown insect is a cockroach. In fact, many insects go through stages that make them look ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Community Volunteers, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Fruits & Vegetables, Health & Nutrition, Home Landscapes, Home Management, Horticulture, Natural Resources, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease, Recreation, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: #ufbugs, Extension, UF/IFAS Extension St. Lucie County

Fall Planting Guide for South Florida

by Sara MacDonald
October 14, 2025

October is the perfect month to start your fall garden in the region! Cooler temperatures, occasional rain, and shorter days create ideal conditions for planting a variety of vegetables and herbs. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Community Volunteers, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Fruits & Vegetables, Health & Nutrition, Home Landscapes, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease, Recreation, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Extension, Florida Friendly Landscape, Gardening, St. Lucie County, UF/IFAS Edible Gardens, UF/IFAS Extension St. Lucie County
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¡Cultive localmente! Participe en la jornada de puertas abiertas del Programa Maestros Jardineros Voluntarios de UF/IFAS en Broward este 15 de noviembre.

by Luz Bahder
October 14, 2025

Creado por Lourdes Mederos, gerente de relaciones públicas en español para el Departamento de Comunicaciones de UF/IFAS. Ya sea usted un jardinero experimentado o apenas esté comenzando a sembrar sus primeras semillas, University of Florida ... READ MORE

Category: Community Volunteers, Conservation, Events, Home Landscapes, Lawn, Natural Resources, Professional Development, SFYL Hot Topic, UF/IFAS, Water
Tags: Comunidad, Condado De Broward, Español, Jardín, Jardineria, Jardinero, Jornada De Puertas Abiertas Del Programa De Maestros Jardineros Voluntarios Del Servicio De Extensión De UF/IFAS En El Condado De Broward, Lorna Bravo, Master Gardener Volunteer Program, Presentaciones Informativas, Programa, Programa De Maestros Jardineros Voluntarios, Spanish, UF-IFAS, Voluntario
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Nelson es galardonada con el premio nacional a la excelencia por su trabajo en Extensión comunitaria

by Luz Bahder
October 2, 2025

Creado por Brad Buck, especialista sénior en relaciones públicas para UF/IFAS.  Tras casi una década fortaleciendo a las familias de Florida a través de la educación y la divulgación, la dedicación de Nelly Nelson la ha hecho merecedora ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Clubs & Volunteers, Community Volunteers, Disaster Preparation, Events, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Food Safety, Health & Nutrition, Home Management, Money Matters, Relationships & Family, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Teaching, Water
Tags: Agente De Extension, APLU, Ciencias De La Familia Y Del Consumidor, Consumidor, Crianza, Desarrollo Juvenil, Diferencia Positiva, Distrito Suroeste De Extensión De UF/IFAS, Educación, Español, Extension, Familia, Finanzas, Florida, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Habitos Alimenticios, Homeflow, Honor, Impacto, Liderazgo, Manatee, Maternidad, Nelly Nelson, Nicole Walker, Parejas, Parejas Inteligentes, Paternidad, Premio, Premio A La Excelencia En Extensión Del 2025, Programa Flujo De Hogar, Programación Innovadora, Reconocimiento, Relaciones, Relaciones De Pareja, Seguridad Alimentaria, SMART Couples, Spanish, Traducido Al Español, UF-IFAS, Universidades Públicas Y De Concesión De Tierras, University Of Florida Institute Of Food And Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS), Vocación, Voluntariado
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The Power of Partnerships: Collaboration for Community Change

by angelikakeene
October 1, 2025

Strong partnerships don’t happen overnight—they’re built with care and intention. When done well, they create the momentum needed to address community concerns in ways no single group could manage alone (Alabama Cooperative Extension System ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, , Community Volunteers, Natural Resources, Professional Development, Work & Life
Tags: Brevard County, Community Engagement, Community Impact, Networking, Partnership, Working Together

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