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Holiday Travel Tips

by Alicia Betancourt

November 29, 2023

Holiday travel can be both exciting and stressful. Whether you plan to fly or drive, there are some excellent tips to make it less stressful. Firstly, plan for something to go wrong. Make sure you have the money and time available in case of ... READ MORE

Category: , Money Matters, Relationships & Family, SFYL Hot Topic, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life
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How to Add Fun to Your Required Summer Reading

by Olivia Zugay

June 7, 2023

Required summer reading can often be a total snooze fest, but it doesn’t have to be! Check out the ideas listed here to find inspiration on making reading those required books more fun. Use It to Boost Your Annual Reading Goals If ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Work & Life
Tags: 4-H Book Club, Book Club, Books, Kids And Books, Reading, Summer Reading

Beach Reads for Nature Lovers

by UF/IFAS Bookstore

June 27, 2022

Summer Hours July 5-Aug 26: 9 am – 4 pm The IFAS Extension Bookstore will be closed Wednesday, June 29 through Monday, July 4 for inventory and the Independence Day holiday. Orders received after noon 6/28 will process and start shipping ... READ MORE

Category: Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Beaches, Books, Clean Beaches Week, Florida Sea Grant, Sea Turtles, UF IFAS Bookstore

New kids’ books from UF entomologist encourage budding bug enthusiasts

by Kirsten Romaguera Rabin

June 29, 2021

GAINESVILLE, Fla. --- From the soil dwellers, to the winged flyers, to the leaf nibblers between, the bug visitors to our yards are often an exciting observation for children. “It’s a little safari in your backyard,” said Jaret Daniels, ... READ MORE

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Tags: Books, Children's Books, Entomology, Jaret Daniels, New Book, UF IFAS Bookstore

Take sustainability home to your family

by Sophia Moundous

November 23, 2020

Take Sustainability home to your family by checking out a Family Green Living Kit for free from any Sarasota County Public Library. Family Green Living Kits Sarasota County offers Family Green Living Kits, formerly known as the Family Sustainability ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Conservation, Natural Resources, Recreation, Relationships & Family, Water
Tags: Activity, Backpack, Books, Children, Comic, Family, Game, Green, Home, Kids, Kit, Library, Living, Nature, Pgm_Sustain, School, Sustainability, Trivia

Professor contributes to book on mindfulness

by Mike Loizzo

August 31, 2020

A new book, The Routledge Companion to Mindfulness at Work, will be released in September 2020. It is described as “a comprehensive primary reference work for mindfulness (including creativity and flow) in the workplace, including business, ... READ MORE

Category: Work & Life
Tags: Books, Liva LaMontagne, Mental Health, Mindfulness, Sabine Grunwald

How to Purchase Becky Jordi’s book “Zoe’s Mission”

by BLOGS.IFAS

August 10, 2020

How to Purchase Becky Jordi's book "Zoe's Mission." Appointments Required for Same Day Payment and Book Pick-Up Appointments are made with either Laura or Holli at the Callahan Office Payments methods - check or cash $25 per book, ... READ MORE

Category: Home Landscapes
Tags: Books, Zoe's Mission

Announcing the Florida Master Gardener Volunteer Book Club

by BLOGS.IFAS

April 17, 2020

The Florida Master Gardener Volunteer Program is proud to announce its inaugural FMGV Book Club. Beginning this month, we invite you to join us for a community reading of "The Foodscape Revolution" by Brie Arthur. (more…) READ MORE

Category: Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes
Tags: Book Club, Books, Florida Master Gardener, Gardening, Home Gardening, Master Gardener Volunteer, Sustainable Home Food Production

Zoe’s Mission

by BLOGS.IFAS

March 11, 2020

UF/IFAS former Nassau Extension Director Rebecca Jordi wrote a children’s book – Zoe’s Mission. Proceeds will enhance the UF/IFAS horticulture program. The book is designed to get children – and adults – interested in observing ... READ MORE

Category: Home Landscapes
Tags: Books, Butterflies, Zoe's Mission

‘Zoe’s Mission’ will support Zebra Project

by BLOGS.IFAS

January 31, 2020

UF/IFAS Nassau Extension Director Rebecca Jordi has written a children’s book – Zoe’s Mission – and plans to donate its proceeds to the UF/IFAS horticulture program, specifically in support of 4-H programming such as the Zebra Project. The ... READ MORE

Category: Home Landscapes
Tags: Books, Butterflies, Zebra Longwing, Zoe's Mission

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