Tag: outdoor education

Media Alert: Camp Cherry Lake groundbreaking celebration marks next chapter for Florida 4-H  

by Jamie Groh
July 28, 2026

What: Campers, alumni, families, community members and supporters are invited to join Florida 4-H and the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) at Camp Cherry Lake for a ceremonial groundbreaking celebration ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Blog Community, Camp, Events
Tags: 4-H, 4-H Alumni, 4-H Camps, Camp Cherry Lake, Camp Improvements, Community Engagement, Experiential Learning, Featured, Florida 4-H, Florida Communities, Florida Youth, Groundbreaking Ceremony, Leadership Development, Madison Florida, Outdoor Education, Positive Youth Development, Special Topics, Summer Camp Programs, Top News, UF-IFAS, University Of Florida, Workforce Development, Youth Development, Youth Leadership
Three children crouch on a dirt path outdoors, using magnifying glasses and a small notebook to closely observe and record details about plants and nature.

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

by Rolando Negron and Jamie GrohAvatar photo
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

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