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Turn Simple Summer Moments Into Real Learning with UF/IFAS Resources for Kids

by Rolando Negron
May 28, 2026

Summer has a way of slowing things down, and longer days create more space for backyard adventures, beach trips, gardening, story time, and maybe even a little extra room for curiosity. For families, grandparents, caregivers, camps, ... READ MORE

Category: Blog Community, UF/IFAS,
Tags: 4-H Youth Development, Backyard Exploration, Curiosity Driven Learning, Educational Resources, Environmental Education, Family Learning, Featured, Florida Friendly Learning, Gardening With Kids, Hands On Learning, Homeschool Resources, Kids Activities, Learning Through Play, Nature Activities For Kids, Outdoor Education, Reading With Children, Screen Free Activities, STEM For Kids, Summer Activities For Kids, Summer Learning, UF IFAS Bookstore, UF-IFAS

New 4-H Scholarship First of Its Kind in Florida

by Caylin Hilton
June 23, 2025

When we think of “scholarships” we of course think of the traditional college and university scholarships for students, but a new scholarship is the first of its kind in Florida 4-H. Established this spring by George D. “Sandy” Dunn ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Beyond Ready, Diane Dunn, Flagler County, Florida 4-H, Hands On Learning, Hippology, Putnam County, Rhylie Hayes, Scholarship, St. John's County, St. Johns 4-H, Trades School, UF Foundation, UF/IFAS Extension, Vocational School

New 4-H Scholarship First of Its Kind in Florida

by Caylin Hilton
June 23, 2025

Inspiring the Next Generation of Naturalists: Florida Youth Naturalist Program Instructor Field Guide

by Rolando Negron
May 19, 2025

What if we could spark a love of nature that lasts a lifetime—one field trip, one journal entry, one wild discovery at a time? That’s the goal behind the Florida Youth Naturalist Program Instructor Field Guide, a thoughtfully updated ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, , UF/IFAS Communications, UF/IFAS Teaching
Tags: Conservation Education, Ecosystem Education, Environmental Education, Environmental Stewardship, Florida 4-H, Florida Ecosystems, Florida-youth-naturalist-program, Hands On Learning, Naturalist Curriculum, Nature Education, Outdoor Learning, Rolando Negron, STEM For Kids, UF IFAS Books, UF IFAS Bookstore, UF/IFAS Extension, Youth Programs

Empowering Youth Through 4-H: A Journey of Collaboration and Growth

by Daniel Gonzalez
April 18, 2025

BELLE GLADE, Fla. - Earlier this academic year, I reached out to agricultural educators in Palm Beach County with a vision to expand our 4-H programs and provide more opportunities for youth development. The response was overwhelmingly positive, ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Agriculture, Community Volunteers, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research, UF/IFAS Teaching,
Tags: 4-H Programs, Agricultural Education, Animal Science, Career Exploration, College Tours, Community Collaboration, FAMU, Ffa, Field Trips, Hands On Learning, Palm Beach County, Scholarships, STEM Education, Student Engagement, UF-IFAS, Youth Development

Hatching Chicks: 4-H in the Classrooms

by Amaris Daniels
July 3, 2022

Which came first, the egg or the chicken? The world may never know for sure. There are, however, several young students who could tell you about their adventure hatching chicks. Duval County's 4-H Embryology Project began in February of this ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Agriculture, Curriculum
Tags: #4-H In Classrooms, #DuvalCounty4H, #H, #Hatching Chicks, 4HInClassrooms, AgInClass, Embryology, Hands On Learning, HatchingChicks

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