Tag: 4-H

Florida’s Hidden Invaders: Teaching Youth About Invasive Species

by Clarissa Chairez
February 19, 2026

Welcome back to our Florida’s Hidden Invaders Blog Series where we focus on spreading awareness of invasive species and their impacts. In this section we will focus on teaching youth about invasive species. Studies show that learning through ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Invasive Species
Tags: 4-H, Floridas-hidden-invaders, Invasive Species, Summer Camp, UF/IFAS Extension Orange County, Youth Educational Game

An Angle on IFAS: 4-H’s most effective advocates? 4-Hers!

by Scott Angle
February 18, 2026

On 4-H Day at the Capitol last month, 11-year-old 4-Her Reagan Casler met with Lt. Gov. Jay Collins, six state senators, 10 representatives, and the Hillsborough County district attorney. And she showed off her Gator boots to Commissioner of ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth
Tags: 4-H, Agriculture, An Angle On IFAS, Extension, IFAS, J. Scott Angle, Jay Collins, Legislature, Tallahassee, UF-IFAS, Wilton Simpson

Turn fair memories into life lessons: a quick family reflection routine

by Kristie Popa
February 12, 2026

Fair week is loud, busy, and unforgettable—then it’s suddenly over. A few minutes of reflection helps kids turn all that experience into real growth. When children pause to name what happened and how it felt, their brains strengthen memory, ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Clubs & Volunteers, Curriculum
Tags: 4-H, 4-H Appropriate, 4-h Club, 4-H Leaders, 4-H Project, Florida 4-H

Show Your Love Through Storytelling This Valentine’s Day

by gwhitworth
February 6, 2026

Valentine’s Day often brings to mind grand gestures—flowers, cards, and special treats. While those moments are fun, it’s often the quieter, more meaningful connections that leave the biggest impact. One powerful way to show love and ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Relationships & Family
Tags: 4-H, Belonging, Brevard County, Communication, Community, Relationships, Youth

Glades County 4-H Project Journal Series – February 2026

by Tycee Prevatt
February 6, 2026

The show week is approaching fast. As we continue in our 4-H Journal Series, you should work on the following tasks/pages during February: Monthly Feed Journal November Make sure you enter your feed information January/February ... READ MORE

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Tags: 4-H, 4-H Project, Book, Record

Sarasota County Agricultural Fair Reminders

by Kyle Perkins
February 2, 2026

General County Fair Information Mark your calendars: the 2026 Sarasota County Fair runs March 13-22! With a patriotic ring, the theme of this year's fair is "Celebrating America's 250th Birthday: 1776-2026." If you're excited to participate ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth
Tags: 4-H, 4H, Fair, Pgm_4H, Sarasota County Agricultural Fair, Sarasota County Fair, Youth

Sarasota 4-H County Council and Club Updates – February 2026

by Sarah Davis
February 2, 2026

Read below to learn about Sarasota County’s council, club, and state-wide updates. Feel free to reach out to 4-H@scgov.net if you have any questions or need more information. Refer to this link for previous monthly ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Clubs & Volunteers
Tags: 4-H, 4H, Club, Council, Pgm_4H, Youth

Artificial Intelligence and Children—What Adults Need to Know

by Melinda Souers
February 2, 2026

Ready or not, it would seem artificial intelligence (AI) is now part of our everyday lives. You may not realize that AI has been around in various forms for decades. Most of us have been interacting with simple versions through chatbots, digital ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Clubs & Volunteers, Relationships & Family, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: 4-H, Artificial Intelligence, Life Skills, Ocextension, UF/IFAS Extension Orange County, Youth, Youth Online Safety

Winter Wisdom for 4-H Livestock

by Adam Smith
January 30, 2026

Temps are dropping all over the state this weekend. For many families with livestock this can be a huge point of stress, especially here in the Sunshine State where we do not typically have these climates. Four basic steps can help simplify ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Farm Management, Livestock
Tags: 4-H, Animals, Cold Protection, Florida Winter Livestock, Livestock

What is a Nassau County 4-H member?

by Kelsey Irvine
January 9, 2026

Here in Nassau County 4-H, we do more than do “things”. We create intentional and impactful programs for our county’s youth through cooperative opportunities, events, contests, clubs, and more. Being a member here means you’re part ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: 4-H, 4-H Member, 4-H Memberships, Clubs, Nassau County, Nassau County 4-H, Youth, Youth Development

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