Tag: citizenship

Be Hurricane Ready: Tips for 4-H members and their Pets

by ambernorris
July 26, 2024

It is that time a year that we are mindful of being prepared for natural disasters such as hurricanes. Here are some essential steps4-Hers can take to prepare for natural disasters, particularly when they have animal projects. Take a look ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Agriculture, , Disaster Preparation, Farm Management, Livestock, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: 4-H, Anorris, Citizenship, Disaster Preparation, Leadership, Life Skills, UF IFAS Extension, Youth

Bikes Can Build Relationships

by ambernorris
June 27, 2024

Grab your helmet and let’s go for a bike ride. Summertime is an opportunity to get out and get a little exercise. Riding bikes is a fantastic way to spend time and build relationships with family and friends. Biking can activate ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, , Clubs & Volunteers, Events, Health & Nutrition, Recreation, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: 4-H Appropriate, 4-h Club, 4-H Project, Ambernorris, Anorris, Citizenship, Communication, Leadership, Life Skills, Youth

Heart of 4-H: Cultivating Gratitude in Youth

by ambernorris
May 9, 2024

Gift giving occasions can teach youth the benefits of gratitude. These adults may be someone the youth may want to thank. Many times, around holidays and special occasions we buy gifts for others to show our gratitude. You may ask yourself, ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Clubs & Volunteers, Health & Nutrition, Relationships & Family, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Teaching
Tags: 4-H, Anorris, Central Florida, Children, Citizenship, Communications, Family, Hillsborough County, Life Skills, Tampa, UF IFAS Extension, Youth

Hillsborough County 4-H Youth Leadership Council

by ambernorris
March 6, 2024

What is a County Council? The 4-H Program utilizes many opportunities to provide educational experiences for youth. The 4-H Council at a county, district, and/or state levels is one of these tools. Hillsborough County Council is ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Agriculture, , Clubs & Volunteers, Events, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: 4-H, Anorris, Citizenship, Civics, Communication, Leadership, Life Skills, Public Speaking, Youth

Stepping into 4-H Citizenship

by Karen Henry
February 2, 2021

In the 4-H pledge, we pledge our heads to clearer thinking... hearts to greater loyalty... hands to larger service and health to better living "for my club, my community, my country, and my world.” But what does that mean? In 4-H, we strive ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth
Tags: Chelsea Woodard, Citizenship, County Council, Karen Henry, Legislature, Shane Michael, State 4-H International Exchange

November 4-H Club Meeting Schedule

by Dr. Rachel Pienta
October 22, 2020

If you are still considering 4-H for your family, we have a spot for you in one of our clubs! Wakulla 4-H accepts new enrollments throughout the year. The $20 annual fee is payable on enrollment throughout the year. If a waiver is needed, ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Clubs & Volunteers, Health & Nutrition, Horticulture, UF/IFAS
Tags: Archery, Chickens, Citizenship, Gardening, Healthy Living, Horses, Leadership, Service, Shotgun

7 Answers to the Question “What Will You Be In Ten Years?”

by Mary Lee Sale
August 19, 2020

I remember in school constantly being asked, “what do you want to be in ten years?” We usually give answers like, “I’m going to be a veterinarian,” or “I want a big family,” or some other variation of our desired life circumstances. ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth
Tags: Citizenship, College, Communication, Leadership, Organization, Problem Solving

Florida 4-H Legislature – Lobbyist Program

by Laura R. Cash
March 1, 2018

Purpose of Program “[Young people who have] civic education are more likely than other students to be able to interpret political information correctly, to discuss political issues with peers and adults, to monitor the news and to feel ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Curriculum
Tags: Citizenship, Leadership, Legislature, Public Speaking, Supreme Court

Seminole County 4-H Member Selected for National 4-H Conference

by cwoodard
January 31, 2018

4-H Youth Development 4-H is a youth education program which provides youth ages 5-18 the opportunity to learn life skills while exploring projects such as STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math), leadership, healthy living, and citizenship/leadership. ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth
Tags: 4-H, Citizenship, Youth Development

4-H Day at the Capitol: Duval County

by Kelsey Cook
January 18, 2018

"Youth [are] to not let their age restrict them from engaging in public service – that their voice adds value to the design of local policies, practices, and public spaces. It must begin with an acknowledgement that the youth voice matters ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Clubs & Volunteers, Curriculum, Events
Tags: Capitol, Citizenship, Government, Youth

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