Inspiring 4-H Leaders of Today to Make a Difference for the Leaders of Tomorrow!!! September 15th marks the kickoff of the 2nd annual Make a Difference Mondays series. This session the topic will be "4-H Club Management for the Busy 4-H Volunteer". Please ... READ MORE
Category: Community Volunteers, Work & Life
I’ve often thought about the public’s opinion of scientists as one most closely related to “the man behind the curtain” in the movie The Wizard of Oz. Scientists are often seen as an enigmatic figure, acting in secrecy to create things ... READ MORE
Category: Community Volunteers, Conservation, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research, Wildlife
Join Okaloosa County Extension along with University of Florida Institute of Food & Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) and the Florida Peanut Producers Association to help take a bite out of hunger by participating in a local peanut butter ... READ MORE
Category: Community Volunteers, Events, Health & Nutrition
The Peanut Butter Challenge has officially begun! From now through November 15th, drop off unopened jars of Peanut Butter to our local UF IFAS Extension office at 3740 Stefani Road, Cantonment, and have that jar matched by the donation of ... READ MORE
Category: Community Volunteers, Health & Nutrition, Work & Life
Applications are now available for the 2014 Master Gardener Training classes. University of Florida IFAS Escambia Extension is looking for people who want to learn about gardening in our area and give back to the community through educational ... READ MORE
Category: Community Volunteers, EventsAre you looking for a volunteer activity that supports community education on gardening and general horticulture? Maybe the Master Gardener volunteer program is for you. Plan to attend an Open House on Friday, August 23 to learn about the ... READ MORE
Category: Community Volunteers, Events, Work & LifeEscambia County Master Gardeners are gearing up for their annual event at the Extension office, 3740 Stefani Road, on Saturday, May 4 from 8:00 a.m. - Noon. Community members will be able to tour the gardens, learn about plants, purchase quality ... READ MORE
Category: Community Volunteers, Events, Home LandscapesNita Hall, Progressive HCE Member, was recognized today as the "Pride of HCE" at the Okaloosa Home & Community Education Council Meeting. Mrs. Hall received this honor at the county and district levels for her years of service to HCE and ... READ MORE
Category: Community Volunteers, Work & LifeThe Okaloosa County Master Gardeners will hold a Plant Sale featuring native plants. The Native Plant Sale will take place Saturday, April 13 from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Northwest Florida Fairgrounds in Fort Walton Beach. A few of the ... READ MORE
Category: Community Volunteers, Events, Home LandscapesThe Okaloosa County Master Gardeners will hold a Plant Sale featuring native plants. The Native Plant Sale will take place Saturday, April 13 from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Northwest Florida Fairgrounds in Fort Walton Beach. Florida has ... READ MORE
Category: Community Volunteers, Events, Home Landscapes