Mardi Gras is typically a happy time where celebrations and parades carry late into the night. But, if you are like me, you do not see happiness, fun, and colorful beauty. All you see is mountains of plastic beads and other waste willfully ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, Natural Resources
Do you know how to recycle? Well, of course! It's pretty easy right, just toss items in the bin. If only it were that simple! You are probably guilty of these recycling faux pas, even if you are a relatively conscientious person. Read on to ... READ MORE
Category: Natural ResourcesAlthough it will still feel like summer for several more months, the summer vacation for students is over half way through. Students will be starting back classes next month, but our 4-Hers will hopefully be taking fond memories back with them. ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Camp,
Arbor Day Tavares, FL Members from the 4-H Lake County Council and Southside and Friends 4-H Club teamed up on January 20, 2018 with the city of Tavares, FL for Arbor Day. Ten 4-H youth members facilitated a watershed board demonstration, educating ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Clubs & Volunteers
Join us at the Florida State Fair February 8-19 and Oct 26-29 for the 2017 Recycled Yard Art Contest! Accepting two and three dimensional art created from items already used for their original purpose. Winners will be chosen in one of four ... READ MORE
Category: Events, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Lawn
If one of your New Year’s resolutions is planning to simplify your life and deal with clutter, then here are some tips to get you started. Many people keep every bill, receipt and financial statement because they are afraid to throw anything ... READ MORE
Category: Home Management, Money Matters, Relationships & Family, Work & Life
Twice each a year, we, UF/IFAS Extension Hillsborough County, sponsor a Recycled Yard Art Contest, one at the Hillsborough County Fair and one at the Florida State Fair. The purpose of the Recycled Yard Art Contest is to increase environmental ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Lawn
Most of us probably feel pretty confident about our recycling IQ. I know I did, until I started to do some research into the topic. I was particularly interested in learning more about plastic recycling, because it’s really hard to avoid plastic ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, Conservation, Natural Resources