Category: Community Volunteers
Master Gardener Volunteer Program turns 50
March 23, 2023
“As long as there have been gardeners there have been gardeners sharing their knowledge with each other,” as stated by Wendy Wilber State Master Gardener Volunteer Coordinator with UF/IFAS Extension. Wendy and I share the successes and ... READ MORE
Category: Community Volunteers, HorticultureTags: Master Gardener Volunteers
Happy Birthday! The Master Gardener Volunteer Program Turns 50!
March 20, 2023
This year, the Master Gardener Volunteer program celebrates its fiftieth year. Programs across the United States (and beyond) are recognizing the extraordinary accomplishments the program has made in so many communities. Additionally, March ... READ MORE
Category: Community Volunteers, Events, Home Landscapes, UF/IFAS ExtensionTags: Gardening, Master Gardener, Master Gardener Volunteer, Polk County, Polk County FL, Polkgardening, Polkmg, UF-IFAS, Volunteers
Women’s history month: Madeline Mellinger
March 15, 2023
Madeline Mellinger had only about a year of experience working with growers in the Everglades Agricultural Area when they asked her to serve as their adviser on pest management. During that year she had established their trust through consistent ... READ MORE
Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Community Volunteers, Crops, Events, Farm Management, Horticulture, Pests & Disease, WaterTags: Everglades, History, IFAS, IPM, UF
Learning about Urban Agriculture
February 28, 2023
Since 2020, people have had a lot to think about. A pandemic, grief, loss of old comforts and rituals, difficulties that came with adapting, possible ways to help, and different ways to address daily questions and issues. "What can I do to get ... READ MORE
Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Community Volunteers, Fruits & Vegetables, Health & Nutrition, Home Landscapes, Home Management, Horticulture, Money Matters, Professional Development, Relationships & Family, Work & LifeTags: Alicia Papanek, Catherine G. Campbell, Department Of Family Youth And Community Sciences, Hannah Wooten, Urban Agriculture
Científicos instan a residentes de Florida a reportar lagartijas no nativas para evitar su propagación
February 14, 2023
Para accesar a los subtítulos en español, por favor seleccione configuración-subtítulos- español. El basilisco marrón, una lagartija no nativa, está expandiendo su rango de distribución en el sur y centro de Florida y los científicos ... READ MORE
Category: Community Volunteers, Conservation, Events, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS ResearchTags: Basilisco, Conservacion, Corytophanidae, EDDMaps, Español, Especie No Nativa, Ken Gioeli, Lagartija, Lourdes Pérez Cordero, UF-IFAS, Vida Silvestre
Reducing Risks of Homelessness for Former Foster Care Youth
February 6, 2023
Life is a series of expectations, milestones, and numbers. It can be quite the balancing act, even in stable circumstances. People are expected to follow a certain timeline when it comes to learning how to drive, finding a job, graduating, and ... READ MORE
Category: Community Volunteers, Home Management, Money Matters, Relationships & Family, Work & LifeTags: Department Of Family Youth And Community Sciences, Foster Care, Francesca Michelini, Homelessness, Kate Fogarty, Marilyn Swisher, Randall Cantrell, Youth
Spring Plant Market 2023 in Osceola County
February 3, 2023
UF/IFAS Extension Osceola County Master Gardeners will hold their annual Plant Market on Saturday, Feb. 25 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Osceola Heritage Park. Stroll through our open-air market; join in on the free classes offered throughout ... READ MORE
Category: Community Volunteers, Events, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS ExtensionTags: (MGV), Plant Sale, Spring Festival, Spring Gardening
JOANN Loves 4-H: annual campaign supports Florida youth
January 31, 2023
The 2023 JOANN Loves 4-H campaign, now through May 1 Spark creativity for young people in your community while doing some creating of your own! When you shop at your local JOANN store, you can support 4-H at the register. 100% supports 4-H, ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Camp, Clubs & Volunteers, Community Volunteers, Home Management, UF/IFAS ExtensionTags: 4-H, Florida 4-H Foundation