Category: Work & Life

Meet Margaret Monti: A Florida Master Naturalist Program Success Story

by Katherine Clements
June 20, 2025

Blog co-authored by Mary Ellen Boelhower, Florida Master Naturalist Program (FMNP) graduate Florida Master Naturalist Courses Inspire a Life of Volunteerism and Nature Immersion Like many Florida residents, Margaret Monti is a transplant. ... READ MORE

Category: Community Volunteers, Conservation, Natural Resources, Professional Development, UF/IFAS Extension, Wildlife, Work & Life
Tags: Conservation, Course, Ecology, Florida Master Naturalist Program, FMNP, Fmnp-in-srq, Learn, Nature, Pgm_EcoNR, Wildlife

UF, Trinity College team cracks micronutrient mystery that could be key to brain health, cancer defense

by Meredith Bauer-Mitchell
June 18, 2025

An international team of scientists, co-led by researchers at the University of Florida and Trinity College Dublin, has cracked a decades-old mystery in human biology: how our bodies absorb a micronutrient that we rely on for everything from ... READ MORE

Category: Health & Nutrition, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Research

You’re Invited! Make Plans to attend the UF/IFAS Extension Wakulla County Open House & 4-H Club Preview Event!

by Dr. Rachel Pienta
June 17, 2025

UF/IFAS Extension Wakulla County has scheduled their annual Open House event for August 23, 2025 from 9 AM to 1 PM. This free, family-friendly event will offer tours, mini-classes, a meet and greet with 4-H club leaders, live music, food trucks, ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Agriculture, Clubs & Volunteers, Community Volunteers, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Health & Nutrition, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life
Tags: 4-H Clubs, Family And Consumer Sciences, Florida Master Gardener

Identity Theft in Kids

by Shari Bresin
June 13, 2025

Children are highly vulnerable to identity theft, with cases involving youth on the rise. According to the Federal Trade Commission, identity theft of minors increased by 40% over recent years, with about 1 out of 50 kids in the US each year ... READ MORE

Category: Money Matters, Work & Life
Tags: Credit Report, Identity Theft, Minors

Sun Safe & Summer Fun: Master the 5 S’s!

by ambernorris
June 11, 2025

Stay Safe with the 5 S’s! Coauthor and Edited by Joshua Payne, RDN, LDN - Extension Agent I, Nutrition and Health Summer's here, and that means more time outdoors, enjoying the beautiful sunshine! While we all love a good dose of vitamin ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Agriculture, Home Landscapes, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Teaching, Work & Life
Tags: 4-H, Anorris, Family, Florida, Garden, Gardening, Health, Hillsborough, Hillsborough County, Life Skills, Master Gardener, Tampa, Tampa Bay, UF/IFAST Extension, Youth

StrongBodies Strength Training Program

by Shirley De Leon
June 10, 2025

Want to hit the ground running on your fitness goals without actually running? Join the StrongPeople Strong Bodies training classes! These classes are designed for mid-life and older adults and include progressive resistance training. Classes ... READ MORE

Category: Work & Life
Tags: Fitness, Nutrition, Strength Training

This Hurricane Season, Get Prepared and Breathe a Little Easier

by Andra Johnson
June 10, 2025

The 2025 Atlantic Hurricane Season is here. Are you ready? The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is predicting an "above normal" Atlantic Hurricane Season this year. That means we can expect 13-19 named storms between today ... READ MORE

Category: Disaster Preparation
Tags: 2025 Atlantic Hurricane Season, Hurricane Preparation And Recovery

World Ocean Day 2025 – Wonder: Sustaining What Sustains Us

by Armando Ubeda
June 9, 2025

World Ocean Day was yesterday, but no worries if you missed it; World Ocean Day was created to advocate for and inspire people to take action every day, not just on one day. Consequently, it is always appropriate to celebrate our ocean and ... READ MORE

Category: Coasts & Marine, Conservation, Natural Resources, Work & Life
Tags: Conservation, Ocean, Pgm_Marine, World Oceans Day

Develop a Family Emergency Plan for Hurricane Season

by Samantha Kennedy
June 9, 2025

As hurricane season approaches, families in coastal and low-lying areas are bracing themselves for the possibility of devastating storms. While many people may think they are prepared, the reality is that many families are not equipped with ... READ MORE

Category: Disaster Preparation, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life
Tags: Hurricane Preparedness, Hurricane Supplies

Have a Blast! Safely.

by Katherine Allen
June 6, 2025

Be Safe Enjoying a Holiday Tradition Not sure the history of fireworks and how they became a symbol for ringing in the New Year, but many people celebrate with their own display. Unfortunately, it is also a time when people get hurt. Most people ... READ MORE

Category: Events, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life
Tags: CelebrateSafely, Fireworks, FireworksSafety, Holidays, Injuries, July4th, Safety

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