Florida 4-H Public Speaking program, powered by FPL Buckle Up! We are going on a road trip! We are also going to learn about the benefits of space exploration, self-confidence, PHOF, why no sleep, and quitting passions. All of these were ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth
Invasive species outreach is critical to the successful detection and rapid response to invasive species threats in Florida's natural areas and urban areas. Unfortunately, due to the complex nature of invasion science, communication around invasive ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Invasive Species, Natural Resources
Did you know that youth ages 12 to 18 can participate in a 4-H leadership camp that teaches Community Emergency Response? This year, youth will learn CPR, communication strategies for community leaders, financial management skills, and more. In ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Camp, Disaster Preparation
Chocolates, heart-shaped candy, giant stuffed teddy bears; with Valentine’s Day right around the corner we often think about the materialistic gifts that we can purchase for our significant other, but when was the last time you considered ... READ MORE
Category: Relationships & Family, Work & Life
As we endure another prolonged season of stressors for couples and families across the state of Florida, there has never been a better time to focus on strengthening our relationships. UF/IFAS Extension is offering an online virtual event to ... READ MORE
Category: Events, Relationships & Family, UF/IFAS Extension
When I was younger, my grandmother taught me the importance of saying "thank you." She always waited for me to say “thank you,” driving the importance home. Learning those two simple words at a young age was so influential. Not only did ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Agriculture, Home Landscapes, Natural Resources, Professional Development, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life
To recap last week’s blog: As leaders, we need to stop and look back at how we got to where we are quite often. We need to shake off the discomfort and say “thank you” to the folks that helped along the way, whether they shared a talent, ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Agriculture, Home Landscapes, Natural Resources, Professional Development, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life
One of the highlights of working with Extension is being able to host and work with an intern. Not only are these students passionate about Extension, but this gives them real experience at what life is like after college. They also bring a ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Agriculture, Home Landscapes, Natural Resources, Professional Development, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension
Often times in the workplace, one may hear statements like “that’s not my responsibility” or “sorry, but that is not in my job description.” I know that I have said things similar in my early years of Cooperative Extension. Nevertheless, ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Home Landscapes, Natural Resources, Professional Development, SFYL Hot Topic, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & LifeIn Extension, in my opinion, we have one of the best jobs ever. We get to help people and share awesome information that will help transform lives. There are youth programs to plan in order for them to learn about proper care of an animal, there ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Agriculture, Home Landscapes, Natural Resources, Professional Development, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life