UF/IFAS GLOBAL BLOGS
New Year, New You! It’s a phrase being chanted everywhere as people are celebrating the fresh start brought by the new year. Most people have intentions and make great resolutions, however a lot of people won’t keep them… Read More
“I pledge my hands to larger service”….”for my club, my community, my country, and my world.” These are not just words of our 4-H pledge, they are reminders of a larger good we can do as a 4-H… Read More
By MINDY HANAK Gardens Program Coordinator You’ve probably heard of arts in the park programs, a popular way to make art accessible to the public. But how about “arts in the garden”? Talent, determination, and help from a… Read More
Back to school, fall, and everything that comes with it is just around the corner! Pinellas County 4-H has a TON of great events coming up, with something for everyone.
UF/IFAS Extension Manatee County is currently taking applications for their Florida Master Gardener training class for new volunteers. The class begins August 8, 2018, meeting every Wednesday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. for 14 weeks. Class sessions are… Read More
Are you interested in learning how to save energy and water while helping low-income families in our community? Our new Energy Upgrade program will train volunteer “Energy Coaches” to conduct in-home energy evaluations and offer education and advice… Read More
As a volunteer Master Gardener, Charlie Reynolds wrote a weekly article for our local paper, called Growing Pains. Like everything he did, it was a labor of love. During his time as a Master Gardener volunteer he wrote… Read More
2018 Master Gardener Training Announcement Training for the Class of 2018 June 13 – August 1 University of Florida IFAS Extension Columbia County taking applications: Master Gardener Volunteer Program. Training is held at the office from 9:00 to 4:00… Read More
The month of April is Florida 4-H Volunteer appreciation month! We are using this time to thank our non-traditional volunteers that enable us to inspire and educate the youth of Nassau County. Embryology is an incredible and exciting… Read More
Manuel, is a shy but diligent young person, who approached me to work as a volunteer within the UF/IFAS Extension Program I conduct in Miami-Dade County for commercial ornamental clientele. I still remember one of his emails quoting:… Read More
