Tag: Communication

Seeing the World with New Tech: 4-H Explores AI, Geomatics, and Beyond

by ambernorris
March 21, 2025

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, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research, UF/IFAS Teaching
Tags: 4-H, AI, And Geomatics Sciences; Geomatics Extension, Communication, Fisheries, School Of Forest, Technology, Youth Development

Designing Your Award-Winning 4-H Poster

by Karen Henry
January 3, 2025

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
Tags: 4-H, 4-H Clubs, 4-H Contest, Communication, Karen Henry, Life Skills, Seminole County 4-H

Building Effective Communication Skills for a Bright Future

by Heather Pogue
October 26, 2024

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 Extension
Tags: 4-H, Communication, Life Skills For Youth, Putnam County, UF/IFAS Extension, Youth, Youth Training

From Learning to Teaching: The Journey of Creating Educational Posters

by ambernorris
October 24, 2024

It 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

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Tags: 4-H, 4-H Project, Anorris, Communication, Education, Florida State Fair Agriculture, Leadership, Life Skills, UF/IFAS Extension, University Of Florida, Youth

New 4-H Year, New Goals: Making the Best Better with SMART Goals

by ambernorris
September 18, 2024

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
Tags: 4-H, Anorris, Citizenship, Communication, Goals, Leadership, Life Skills, SMART Goal, Youth

Natural Resources Leadership Institute welcomes interim director

by Megan Winslow
September 9, 2024

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
Tags: Communication, Conflict Management, Conservation, Endangered Species, Environment, Environmental, Fellows, Fellowship, IFAS, Institute Of Food And Agricultural Sciences, Jonathan Dain, Joy Hazell, Leadership, Megan Winslow, Natural Resources, Natural Resources Leadership Institute, NRLI, Policy Decisions, Stacie Greco, Training, UF, UF-IFAS, University Of Florida, Water Quality

UF study sheds light on challenges and recommendations of managing urban trees and storms

by Brad Buck
August 8, 2024

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
Tags: Arborists, Carbon Emissions, Cities, Collaboration, Communication, Damage, Forestry Professionals, Heat Island, Hurricanes, Mysha Clarke, School Of Forest Fisheries And Geomatic Sciences, Shade, Stephanie Cadaval, Storms, Stormwater Runoff, Trees, Urban

Celebrating Our Achievements – A Look Back at 2023

by Kevin Camm
July 30, 2024

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
Tags: Communication, Leadership, Ocextension

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

Learning Communication Skills: Producing the Wakulla County 4-H Podcast

by Dr. Rachel Pienta
June 20, 2024

What is a Podcast? Podcasts are digital recordings that usually involve a theme or specific topic. These recordings can be downloaded for convenient listening on phones and other digital devices. The first mention of podcasts was noted in ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Community Volunteers, UF/IFAS, Work & Life
Tags: Blended Learning, Communication, Connectivism, Experiential Learning, Interviewing, Podcast

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