UF/IFAS GLOBAL BLOGS
By Meredith Oglesby Megan (Hoot) Walker arrived at the University of Florida as a freshman in the early 2000s, eager to start her pre-med studies. As she immersed herself in student organizations and uncovered her passion for volunteering,… Read More
In my whole life, I’ve never found a four-leaf clover. Until now. Last week, I found one. Today, two more. So is luck really something that is that hard to find? Do we really have to spend our… Read More
As kids, many of us have sat in the yard and just searched for the elusive four-leaf clover. Kids can search for hours on end and often never find anything close. They only continue to find those three… Read More
Several Extension Agents have worked together to develop the 4-H Cares Virtual Program that will help youth and adults to examine those character traits that can help us to be better people and have better relationships. This month… Read More
Several Extension Agents have worked together to develop the 4-H Cares Virtual Program that will help youth and adults to examine those character traits that can help us to be better people and have better relationships. This month… Read More
Are you interested in learning how to save energy and water while helping low-income families in Sarasota County? Our goal is to make Sarasota a more equitable and sustainable place, but we need your help! Become a Sarasota… Read More
During the holidays, we often find that sense of giving and the conviction to extend empathy and compassion to all of those around us. If anyone around us is hurting, we often lend a listening ear or even… Read More
Six College of Agricultural and Life Sciences (CALS) students were recognized with awards on Nov. 17 at the 27th annual International Student Achievement Award Ceremony hosted by the University of Florida International Center as part of International Education… Read More
Lake County 4-H Volunteers Lake County 4-H boasts over 100 adult volunteers who willingly donate their time to execute the mission of the UF/IFAS Extension 4-H Youth Development Program. 4-H volunteers share their skills and experiences to develop… Read More
The Florida Lakewatch program has been around since 1986. It’s a program that trains volunteer to become citizen scientists. These volunteers take water samples that are sent to our lab in Gainesville. The data is then stored to… Read More
