Tag: healthy living

Remarkable Roselle: From Seed to Harvest in Central Florida

by Heather Kalaman
November 25, 2025

This season, our gardening team has been hard at work cultivating Hibiscus sabdariffa, commonly known as roselle, sorrel, or Florida cranberry, in our UF/IFAS Extension Orange County Exploration Gardens — and the results have been nothing ... READ MORE

Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Florida, Florida Friendly, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Fruits And Vegetables, Garden, Gardening, Healthy Living, Horticulture, Landscape, Landscape Management, Master Gardener Volunteer, New Vegetable Gardener, Ocextension, Orange County, Plants, UF/IFAS Extension, Vegetable, Vegetable Gardening

Bid, shop, support Florida 4-H youth by Oct. 31: UF/IFAS Extension Palm Beach County online auction on tap

by Lourdes Mederos
October 21, 2025

What if your next online bid could help youths discover their future, earn a coveted spot at a leadership camp or learn a new STEM skill that could change the world? This fall, your holiday shopping can do just that. UF/IFAS Extension ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Camp, Clubs & Volunteers, Curriculum, Events, Professional Development, SFYL Hot Topic, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Teaching
Tags: 4-H, 4-H Camps, 4-H Programs, 4-H Youth Development Program, Agriculture, Auction, Camps, Club Travel, Confidence, Drones, Fall Online Fundraising Auction, Financial Literacy, Florida 4-H Legislature, Florida 4-H State Executive Board, Healthy Living, Institute Of Food And Agricultural Sciences, Leadership, News, Noelle Guay, Online, Rchery, Scholarships, UF-IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Extension Palm Beach County, University Of Florida, Workforce Development, Youth

Welcome Lynsey Occenac – New 4-H Education Training Specialist

by Kenan Bridges
August 20, 2025

We’re excited to introduce Lynsey Occenac, our new 4-H Education Training Specialist/Program Assistant! She comes to Broward County 4-H with a wealth of knowledge and experience as a Nutrition Educator with the UF/IFAS Family Nutrition Program—our ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Clubs & Volunteers, UF/IFAS,
Tags: Broward County, Education Training Specialist, Florida 4-H Broward County, Healthy Living, Lynsey Occenac, Nutrition Education, STEM, UF/IFAS Family Nutrition Program

Stepping into Your Comfort Zone: How to be Sustainable Without Breaking the Bank or Your Back

by Sophia Hovis
June 25, 2025

Climate change can feel overwhelming, often leaving individuals wondering if their actions truly matter. But small, everyday choices made at home can add up to meaningful change. Keep reading to learn about what you can do to make a difference. Climate ... READ MORE

Category: Work & Life
Tags: Energy Conservation, Healthy Living, Pgm_Sustain, Sustainability, UF/IFAS Extension Sarasota County

Riding the Storm and the Heat Wave: How to Stay Safe in Florida’s Most Extreme Seasons

by Michelle Marinangel
May 27, 2025

If I asked you to tell me a story about a time you experienced an extreme weather event or a natural disaster, what story would you share? All of us have one or more stories about our experience during a natural disaster or an extreme weather ... READ MORE

Category: Work & Life
Tags: Extreme Heat, Healthy Living, Hurricane Preparedness, Pgm_Sustain, StormPrep, Sustainability, Weather

Orange County 4-H Summer Camp: Opportunities for Everyone

by Melinda Souers
March 21, 2025

Orange County 4-H Summer Camp: Opportunities for Everyone Looking for fun and engaging educational opportunities for your kids this summer? The Orange County 4-H program has a wide variety of themed day camp options for all ages – even teens! ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Camp, Conservation, Health & Nutrition, Horticulture, Livestock, Money Matters, UF/IFAS Extension, Wildlife
Tags: #camp, 4-H Events, Daycamp, Healthy Living, Horticulture, Life Skills, Ocextension, UF/IFAS Extension Orange County, Youth

Nourish to Flourish: Smart Nutrition for Healthy Aging Celebrating National Nutrition Month

by Felicia Marable-Williams
March 3, 2025

Aging gracefully starts with good nutrition! As we grow older, our bodies undergo changes that require different dietary needs. Eating well can help maintain energy levels, boost immunity, and support overall well-being. In this blog, we’ll ... READ MORE

Category: Food Safety, Fruits & Vegetables, Health & Nutrition, Relationships & Family, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life
Tags: Chronic Disease, Fruits And Veggies, Health, Healthy Lifestyles, Healthy Living, Mindful Eating, National Nutrition Month, Nutrition, Older Adults, Physical Activity, Strength Training, Whole Grains

Adopt-a-Tree 2025

by JK Yarborough
January 27, 2025

With 2025 already under way, why not add planting a new tree to your list? Adopt-a-Tree makes it easy. If you are not familiar with Adopt-a-Tree, here is a quick synopsis. Adopt-a-Tree events seek to give Orange County residents an opportunity ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, , Home Landscapes, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Cflandscapes, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Healthy Living, Landscape Management, Ocextension, Orange County

Indoor Air Quality (IAQ): What Can You Do About Your IAQ!

by Devin Beede and Kate Albertus

September 20, 2024

Did you know the air inside your home can cause health issues? Sometimes our indoor air can affect our health more than the air outside. Especially because Americans spend an average of 90% of their days inside. We’ve created a list of ... READ MORE

Category: Conservation, Health & Nutrition, Home Management, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life
Tags: Energy Efficiency, Healthy Living, Indoor Air Quality, Pgm_Sustain, Sustainability

Got 30?

by Hillary MacMichael
August 23, 2023

What can 30 minutes do for you? Join the Let’s Walk Florida! virtual education series and find out how just 30 minutes of physical activity a day can make a difference in your life. During this 6-week virtual education program, participants ... READ MORE

Category: Events, Health & Nutrition, Relationships & Family, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life
Tags: #extensionforall, Chronic Disease Prevention, Family And Consumer Sciences, Health And Wellness, Healthy Living, Ocextension, Physical Activity, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Extension Orange County

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