Tag: camping

The Future of Camp Cherry Lake: A Conversation with Dr. Scott Angle, University of Florida Senior Vice President for Agriculture and Natural Resources

by Dr. Rachel Pienta
March 28, 2025

In this Wakulla 4-H Podcast episode, Wakulla 4-H members Caden G. And Emily Z. interview Dr. Scott Angle about Camp Cherry Lake, one of three 4-H camp properties in Florida. Future plans for Camp Cherry Lake include an extensive makeover ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Camp, , UF/IFAS, Work & Life
Tags: 4-H, Agriculture, Camp Cherry Lake, Camping, Scott Angle, UF/IFAS Wakulla, Workforce Preparation

Beginner Backpacking Class

by Shannon Carnevale
August 12, 2022

This October, join us for a two-day beginner backpacking class! This two-day workshop (Tuesday and Thursday evening) will teach participants all about the basic skills required to go backpacking in Florida's backcountry. Participants ... READ MORE

Category: Events, Natural Resources, Recreation
Tags: Camping, Hiking, Leave No Trace, Shannon Carnevale

Florida Forest Week at Blackwater River State Forest (Oct. 31-Nov. 6, 2021)

by llw5479
October 30, 2021

Note: This article was contributed by Maria Wilson, Florida Forest Service Senior Forester for Okaloosa County. What is the Florida Forest Week and who is the Florida Forest Service? Florida Forest Week is from October 31 to November 6, 2021 ... READ MORE

Category: Forests
Tags: Camping, Forest, Forestry, Natural Resources, State Forests, Stewardship

The Ring of Fire… Wood: Buy Local, Burn Local.

by Heather Kalaman
November 18, 2020

Fall season in Florida is officially here! With this, many are enjoying increased outdoor activities brought about by the pleasant, cool temperatures such as camping, hiking, and gathering around a fire. To help protect our natural ecosystems, ... READ MORE

Category: Natural Resources, Pests & Disease
Tags: Camping, Firewood, Tree Disease, Tree Pests

Leave No Trace and Outdoor Ethics

by Krista Stump
January 11, 2019

You may have seen the recent reports about the National Parks. With the partial government shutdown, many National Park Service employees are on furlough and unable to maintain the parks. Images of overflowing trash and damaged campsites serve ... READ MORE

Category: Conservation, Forests, Invasive Species, Natural Resources, Recreation, Water, Wildlife
Tags: Camping, Leave No Trace, Outdoor Ethics, Parks

4-H Camp is More Than S’mores

by Paul Schumaker
November 20, 2017

By Pam Phillippe Standing on the sidelines, one would think that 4-H summer camp is just about boys and girls swimming, kayaking, singing, fishing, laughing, and having fun with friends. And it is that, but it is so much more. The true ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Camp
Tags: Camping, Craft-making, Decision Making, Hiking, Responsibility, Summer, Teamwork

4-H Camp Timpoochee Sign Up

by pegfrith
April 28, 2017

Get an early start on summer fun plans by signing up for 4-H Camp Timpoochee. There are 20 slots available for Calhoun County youth and they will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis. Florida youth who attend must be between the ages ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth
Tags: Camping

Northwest Florida Teen Retreat to take place at Camp Timpoochee

by Ken Gioeli
December 15, 2016

The Northwest Florida Teen Retreat is scheduled to take place at Camp Timpoochee February 24-26, 2017. Planned by teens and for teens, you'll grow leadership skills, earn camp counselor certification credits, learn how to apply for 4-H scholarships, ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Camp
Tags: 4-H, 4-H Camping, 4-H Teens, Camping, Leadership, Teen Council, Teen Retreat, Walton County 4-H

Let’s Go Camping!

by BLOGS.IFAS
September 20, 2016

This past week I was camping at a state park near Gainesville. Working on a variety of computer related items while sitting in my chair, I was acutely attuned to the sounds of life around me. A small “pat-pat-pat” could be heard in the ... READ MORE

Category: Natural Resources, Recreation
Tags: Camping, Let’s, Panhandle Outdoors

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