If you’ve ever watched a cooking competition and thought, “I could do that!”, then the Florida 4-H Food Challenge might just be your recipe for fun, learning, and growth. Designed for youth ages in Seminole County ages 5 to 18 (as of ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Clubs & Volunteers
Have you ever wondered how researchers truly understand the world around us? How do they identify species, map landscapes, and analyze environmental changes? Well, Hillsborough County 4-H is diving deep into the fascinating realm ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, , Conservation, Forests, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research, UF/IFAS Teaching
The temperatures outside may indicate that it is still winter, but it is a wonderful time to start planning and preparing for spring events. One contest that is available to all Seminole County 4-Hers is the 4-H Poster Contest. With opportunities ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth
Effective communication is one of the most important life skills for youth to develop. Whether you are talking to friends, family, or teachers, being able to express yourself clearly and listen to others will set you up for success in all areas ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, UF/IFAS ExtensionIt is that time of year again to start thinking about a topic for our fair educational posters. Have you ever asked yourself, "Why do we do educational posters"? There are two very good answers for this question. Why educational posters The ... READ MORE
Category:The beginning of a new year is always the perfect time to reflect on past 4-H year and set new goals to truly “make the best better”. Making your goals SMART can help you outline exactly what needs to be done to achieve success. We ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Agriculture, , Professional Development, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension
As members of the 24th UF/IFAS Natural Resources Leadership Institute (NRLI) cohort begin trekking across the state this fall, they do so under the stewardship of a new leader, the first in a decade. (more…) READ MORE
Category: Conservation, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS
Trees can provide much-needed shade in cities, thereby reducing the “heat island” effect. Such benefits underpin the growth of urban tree planting campaigns across the globe. But they can also topple in storms, generating headaches and ... READ MORE
Category: UF/IFAS
I want to take an opportunity to look back and celebrate all the amazing things we accomplished together at UF/IFAS Extension Orange County last year. 2023 was full of challenges, growth, and lots of successes. We have continued to change ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Agriculture, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Natural Resources, Professional Development, Work & Life