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It's that time of year again. Children are back to school, with homework, sports and after-school activities. And, many households have dropped into a familiar school-centered rhythm, including packing school lunches. School lunches should ... READ MORE
Category: Food Safety, Health & Nutrition, Work & Life
As summer fades and the school year approaches, it's time for youth to gear up for another exciting and productive year. Preparing for school involves more than just buying supplies; it’s about setting yourself up for success academically, ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth
By Dr. Katherine Clements, Sophia Moundous, Sarah Davis, Lee Hayes Byron, and contributors from all program areas UF/IFAS Extension Sarasota County provides many opportunities for educational programming - not only for adults in our community, ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Agriculture, Camp, Clubs & Volunteers, Coasts & Marine, Community Volunteers, Conservation, Curriculum, Disaster Preparation, Food Safety, Forests, Health & Nutrition, Home Management, Money Matters, Natural Resources, Recreation, Relationships & Family, Water, Wildlife, Work & Life
Take Sustainability home to your family by checking out a Family Green Living Kit for free from any Sarasota County Public Library. Family Green Living Kits Sarasota County offers Family Green Living Kits, formerly known as the Family Sustainability ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Conservation, Natural Resources, Recreation, Relationships & Family, Water
Going back to school and love smoothies, but hate the hassle of making them? You’ll love these easy frozen smoothie pack ideas. Make enough smoothies for the whole week and have them all prepped and ready whenever you want a tasty and healthy ... READ MORE
Category: Health & Nutrition, Home Management, Money Matters, Relationships & Family, Work & Life
Nature Coast Master Gardener (NCMG's) volunteers entertained, informed and engaged Bell and Trenton Elementary students during Science Days. We used portable herbarium books, turkey tangle frog fruit seedlings, sand spur, cotton bolls, warm ... READ MORE
Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home LandscapesAgriculture is a part of all of us, and Ag Day is a perfect time to recognize and celebrate the abundance provided by agriculture across the state of Florida. What is 4-H Agriculture Day 4-H Agriculture Day gives 4-H Clubs an opportunity to ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Agriculture, Clubs & Volunteers, Crops, Curriculum, Livestock