By Kim Scotto-Kelley GAINESVILLE, Fla. --- Are you worried about your child getting more ‘screen time’ than ‘green time’ this summer? Camp Kids in the Woods, a joint initiative between the UF/IFAS School of Forest Resources and Conservation ... READ MORE
Category: Camp
A new program is available for young nature enthusiasts interested in learning more about Florida’s environment. Inspired by the Florida Master Naturalist program, this youth program takes kids aged 10 to 13 on a journey through Florida’s ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, Conservation, Curriculum, Forests, Recreation, SFYL Hot Topic, UF/IFAS, Wildlife
On Jan. 6, make time to celebrate and support the 4-H St. Lucie County Youth Scholarship Fund at the inaugural Opportunity for All Benefit Gala. Come dressed in your best western chic attire for an evening filled with laughter, music ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, UF/IFAS
WHAT: How do you capture the attention of youth, so they embrace environmentally friendly habits? How do you engage them in adopting sustainable best practices that will grow with them? You introduce food into the picture and engage all their ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Conservation, Curriculum, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Horticulture, Natural Resources, SFYL Hot Topic, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Research, UF/IFAS Teaching, Wildlife
What: Broward Native Plant Propagation Project: A Florida 4-H Broward County pilot initiative Where: Fern Forest Nature Center, 201 Lyons Road South, Coconut Creek When: Thursday, ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Conservation, Curriculum, Farm Management, Invasive Species, Livestock, Professional Development, SFYL Hot Topic, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension
Whether you dream of owning a home, launching a food business or trying to stretch your budget, Josey Pearce Keener is ready to help. A Family and Consumer Sciences (FCS) agent at the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Food Safety, Health & Nutrition, Home Management, Money Matters, SFYL Hot Topic, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension
What if your next online bid could help youths discover their future, earn a coveted spot at a leadership camp or learn a new STEM skill that could change the world? This fall, your holiday shopping can do just that. UF/IFAS Extension ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Blog Community, Camp, Clubs & Volunteers, Curriculum, Events, Professional Development, SFYL Hot Topic, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Teaching
If you’re like many people, you will make a New Year’s resolution to eat better and exercise more. It might seem simple enough to start your diet and walking, but making those actions into habits can be a lot tougher. Research indicates ... READ MORE
Category: Health & Nutrition, Work & Life
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. --- We all look forward to summer vacation. It’s when many families take time to make the most of their adventures without having to worry about school projects, tests and homework. The downside of summer school ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Camp, Coasts & Marine, Curriculum, UF/IFAS
With school starting in-person this year during a global pandemic, youth are stressed, parents are stressed, and teachers are stressed. I think it is fair to say that just about everyone is stressed. Mindfulness tools can be a great way to unburden ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth