Category: Community Volunteers

History talk

Wakulla Wonderful 2026: Celebrating 183 Years of Community History


February 12, 2025

The Wakulla Wonderful event is back!  On Saturday, March 14, from 10 am to 2 PM, Wakulla 4-H invites the Board of County Commissioners, all elected county officials, our business community and all citizens to join Wakulla 4-H at the Wakulla ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Clubs & Volunteers, Community Volunteers, Events, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life
Tags: 4-H, Community, Festival, History, Wakulla 4-H
The role of citizen science in contributing to conservation efforts

Expertos de UF/IFAS explican qué es la ciencia ciudadana y por qué es importante


February 10, 2025

Creado por Lourdes Mederos, gerente de relaciones públicas en español para el Departamento de Comunicaciones de UF/IFAS. ¿Alguna vez ha observado plantas, animales o insectos inusuales en su área? Es probable que pueda ayudar a los científicos ... READ MORE

Category: Coasts & Marine, Community Volunteers, Conservation, Forests, Invasive Species, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS
Tags: Aplicaciones Moviles, BioBlitz, Ciencia Ciudadana, Científicos Ciudadanos, Comunidad, Corey Callaghan, EDDMaps, Esfuerzos, Español, Especies Invasoras, Especies Nativas, FLREC, Frank Mazotti, INaturalist App, Instituto Científico De Investigación De Especies Invasoras De UF/IFAS, Invasiones, IveGot1, La Contención, La Erradicación, Melissa Miller, NAS, Observaciones, Paul Evans, Presencia De Especies Invasoras, Publico, Remoción Rápida, Semana Nacional De Concientización Sobre Especies Invasoras, Sergio A. Balaguera-Reina, Spanish, Vigilancia

Ready, Set, Grow!: Master Gardener Volunteers Plant Seeds of Change and Cultivate Community Impact – The Future


January 22, 2025

By: Susana Peñaranda and Yaredly Hernández Robles, Master Gardener Volunteers Class of '22 Part 3: The Future - Next Steps for Ready, Set, Grow! This past season has been one of growth and transformation for our Ready, Set, Grow! initiative. ... READ MORE

Category: , Community Volunteers, Conservation, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Food Safety, Fruits & Vegetables, Health & Nutrition, Horticulture, Relationships & Family, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Community Gardens, Horticulture, Master Gardener Volunteers, Miami-Dade, School Gardens, South Florida, UF/IFAS Extension
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Hop into science: UF/IFAS guide empowers communities of all ages to explore tiny but mighty hoppers


January 21, 2025

Spotted a tiny, colorful critter hopping on a leaf and wondered what it was up to? Meet the hoppers — leafhoppers, planthoppers and treehoppers. (more…) READ MORE

Category: Community Volunteers, Conservation, Pests & Disease, SFYL Hot Topic, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research
Tags: Agriculture, AskIFAS, Beneficial Insects, Brian Bahder, Citizen Science, Conservation Efforts, Corey Callaghan, Data, Department Of Entomology And Nematology, Department Of Wildlife Ecology And Conservation, Ecosystems, Entomology And Nematology, Hoppers, Inaturalist, Insects, Institute Of Food And Agricultural Sciences, Invasives, Leafhoppers, News, Observations, Pests, Planthoppers, Research, Treehoppers, UF-IFAS
Orchids at South Florida, Tropical Research and Education Center, Homestead. Photo by Eric Zamora

Build a dream garden, learn planting tips and more; UF/IFAS Extension Broward County’s free monthly workshop returns


January 14, 2025

Is 2025 the year you are looking to start or elevate your gardening game? Mark your calendar because the UF/IFAS Extension Broward County’s in-person gardening workshops are back and better than ever. Conducted by the award-winning ... READ MORE

Category: Community Volunteers, Conservation, Events, Home Management, Horticulture, Natural Resources, SFYL Hot Topic, UF/IFAS, Wildlife
Tags: Backyard Plants, Extension Broward Master Gardener Volunteer Program, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Fruit Trees, Herbs, Landscaping, Lorna Bravo, Mango Grafting, Microgreens, Orchids, Plants, Seeds, Shade Gardening, Sprouts, Tropical Fruit, UF/IFAS Extension Broward County, Urban Horticulture
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Wakulla 4-H to Recognize Volunteers and Community Partners at Clover Gala


January 5, 2025

The Wakulla 4-H youth development program is made possible through the support of dedicated adult volunteers and generous community partners. On Thursday, January 30, the community is invited to join Wakulla 4-H to celebrate and support the ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Clubs & Volunteers, Community Volunteers, Events, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: 4-H Events And Activities, 4H Clubs, Community Service, Fundraising, Sponsors, Volunteers

Residential Plant Clinics around Orange County


January 3, 2025

Whether you're an avid backyard gardener or just starting your houseplant collection, the Orange County Plant Clinic is here to help! Operated by dedicated Master Gardener Volunteers, the Plant Clinic is your go-to resource for plant questions ... READ MORE

Category: Community Volunteers, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Lawn, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Florida Friendly, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Fruits And Vegetables, Garden, Gardening, Horticulture, Irrigation, Landscape, Landscape Management, New Vegetable Gardener, Ocextension, Orange County, Orange County Master Gardener Volunteers, Orange County MGV, Orange County Plant Clinic, Pests, Plant Clinic, Plants, UF/IFAS Extension Orange County, Vegetable Gardening

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