Category: Community Volunteers

Citizen Science

by Kevin O'Horan
August 18, 2014

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
Tags: Apps, Data Collection, Education, Horticulture, Irrigation, Research, Science, Technology, Volunteer

Peanut butter challenge for Okaloosa County

by llw5479
October 22, 2013

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

Peanut Butter Challenge: Take a Bite out of Hunger – Locally

by Dr. Brett Bultemeier
October 7, 2013

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

Master Gardener Vounteer Training Program

by Shannon Carnevale
September 3, 2013

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, Events

Interested in the Master Gardener Volunteer Program?

by Beth Bolles
August 2, 2013

Are 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 & Life

Master Gardener Spring Discovery Day and Plant Market

by Kristie Popa
April 25, 2013

Escambia 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 Landscapes

Pride of HCE Announced for Okaloosa County

by Barbara L. Edmonds
April 19, 2013

Nita 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 & Life
Tags: Family & Consumer Sciences, Home & Community Education

Master Gardener Native Plant Sale

by llw5479
April 12, 2013

The 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 Landscapes

Master Gardener Native Plant Sale

by llw5479
April 12, 2013

Category: Community Volunteers, Events, Home Landscapes

Walton County Earth Day Festival & 5K Run/Walk~April 20th, 2013

by Barbara L. Edmonds
April 3, 2013

The Department of Environmental Protection’s Topsail Hill Preserve State Park, the University of Florida IFAS Extension, Florida Sea Grant, and Friends of Topsail Hill Preserve State Park invite you to participate in the 5th Annual Walton ... READ MORE

Category: Community Volunteers, Events
Tags: 5K, Earth Day Festival, Marine Science, Natural Resources, Run, Sustainability, Topsail Hill Preserve

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