Category: Work & Life

UF Extension fights for wildlife during National Clean Beaches Week

by BLOGS.IFAS
June 26, 2017

By Rebecca Burton GAINESVILLE, Fla. --- While Florida is known for its pristine beaches, endangered species still rely on residents and visitors to keep their habitat clean. In celebration of National Clean Beaches Week (July 1-7), University ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Coasts & Marine, Community Volunteers, Conservation, Events, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, Water, Wildlife
Tags: Clean Beaches, Extension, News, Sea Turtles

UF hosts showing of ‘Food Evolution’ movie on June 30

by BLOGS.IFAS
June 26, 2017

Who: The University of Florida IFAS horticultural sciences department will host a free showing of the Florida premier of “Food Evolution.” What: The event features York Lecture Series speaker Alison Van Eenennaam and is narrated by ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Events, Health & Nutrition, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS, Water
Tags: Food Evolution, Horticultural Sciences Department, News

Increase School Readiness (Right in Your Own Home)

by Diana Converse
June 26, 2017

There are many things you can do in your own home, that don’t cost a lot, but can increase your child’s school readiness skills. In the living room – Use a measuring tape or ruler to measure lamps, furniture, etc. Then count the inches ... READ MORE

Category: Relationships & Family
Tags: Children, Converse, Parenting, School Readiness

Cool Off With a Cold Dish

by Whitney Elmore
June 23, 2017

With the heat of the summer, some of us may not want to cook over a hot stove. Cold snacks and meals may be more refreshing for those who don’t want hot food or who want to avoid having to sweat in the kitchen. While salads are always an option, ... READ MORE

Category: Health & Nutrition, Work & Life
Tags: Cooking, Food, Ingredients, Kids, Refreshing, Salads, Summer, Veggie

Sign Up For Our New Health And Wellness Classes Offered At The UF/IFAS Wakulla County Extension Office

by BLOGS.IFAS
June 21, 2017

All Classes Will Be Held At The UF/IFAS Wakulla County Extension Office 84 Cedar Avenue Crawfordville, FL 32327 Title: Extreme Recipe Makeover Date: July 13, 2017 Time: 6:00-8:00pm Location: UF/IFAS Wakulla County Extension Service Cost: ... READ MORE

Category: Health & Nutrition, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life
Tags: Community, Environment, Environmentally Friendly, Extension, Families & Consumers, Family, Family And Consumer Sciences, Family Youth & Community Sciences, Finances, Florida, Food, Food Safety, Fun, FYCS, General Information, Growing, Les Harrison, Master Gardener, Natural Resources, Natural Wakulla, Plants, Wakulla, Wakulla CED, Wakulla County, Wakulla County Extension, Wakulla Extension

Storm prep: Picking and packing your paperwork

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June 20, 2017

Hurricane season is upon us. Though building your disaster preparedness kit before a storm arrives is essential, we know it can be a daunting task. We'll help you get it together, by breaking down the process into simple, little steps you can ... READ MORE

Category: Disaster Preparation, Work & Life
Tags: Disaster, Disaster Kit, Documents, FCS, Hurricane, Insurance, Itemize, Paperwork, Pgm_FCS, Preparation, Rometo

CATALySES teacher #professionaldevelopment kicks off @ufcpet @nih #scienceeducation

by Katie Stofer
June 19, 2017

It's day 1 of our new NIH funded teacher workshop on emerging pathogens: CATALySES. We have 15 high school teachers ready to go for a two-week experience combining content, lab practices, facilities tours, and planning for action research in ... READ MORE

Category: Work & Life
Tags: Pathogens, Research, Science Education

Prepare For Hurricane Season

by BLOGS.IFAS
June 15, 2017

By Samantha Kennedy UF/IFAS Wakulla County Extension Family and Consumer Sciences Agent Hurricane season officially begins June 1 which means it is time to evaluate and replenish emergency supplies. A well-stocked emergency kit will make ... READ MORE

Category: Disaster Preparation, Work & Life
Tags: Community, Families & Consumers, Family, Family And Consumer Sciences, Family Youth & Community Sciences, Florida, FYCS, General Information, Health, Les Harrison, Natural Resources, UF-IFAS, Wakulla, Wakulla Agriculture, Wakulla CED, Wakulla County, Wakulla County Extension, Wakulla Extension

Sustainable Hometown Adventures

by rmadhosinghhector
June 15, 2017

Looking for something to do this summer? Why not explore Pinellas County and see all of the local charm it has to offer. There are a variety of things you can do from going to the beach to museums to eating at local restaurants. All of this ... READ MORE

Category: Work & Life
Tags: Adventure, Local Foods, Parks, Parks And Recreation, Rmadhosingh-hector, Summer, Sustainability, Tackerman

6 Tips to Prevent Summer Weight Gain in Kids

by anikolai
June 13, 2017

They're home, and they're hungry. Summer for your child might be a time of activity and playing outside and with friends, but it also can be a time of video games or TV, boredom, and snacking. It can be easy to see why some kids gain weight, ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Health & Nutrition, Relationships & Family
Tags: Anikolai, Healthy, Kids, Nutrition, Snacks, Summer

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