The 4-H year is in full swing and the holiday season is upon us. That means that we are gearing up for our annual holiday contest, the Highlands County 4-H Holiday Bakeoff. This contest is open to all 4-H youth in Highlands County as well as ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth
4-H Open Enrollment, Now Available! When most people think about 4-H, they think "plows, cows, and sows", but the truth is 4-H is so much more. 4-H is a youth development organization that focuses on teaching youth critical life skills. We ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth
Time to learn about Ducks! How many songbirds were you able to identify from the past two weeks? If you missed last week’s Songbirds (Part 2) post, click here. This week, we will be learning about "Ducks”. These birds can be seen in ponds, ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Agriculture, NATURAL RESOURCES, Recreation, UF/IFAS Extension, Water, WildlifeWeek 2 of Songbirds! How many songbirds were you able to identify last week from part 1? If you missed it last week’s Songbirds (Part 1) post, click here. This week, we will be learning more "Songbirds". These birds can be seen in agricultural ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Agriculture, Lawn, NATURAL RESOURCES, Recreation, UF/IFAS Extension, WildlifeThis week is all about songbirds! There are many other songbirds in Central Florida you can identify, but here are a few we can practice this week. Have you been following along with our weekly Bird Watching Series? I hope you were able to ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Agriculture, Home Landscapes, Lawn, NATURAL RESOURCES, Recreation, UF/IFAS Extension, Wildlife
Have you been practicing your bird identification skills from last week? I hope you were able to identify one new bird outside. If you missed it last week's Raptors & Vultures post, click here. This week, we will be learning about “Woodpeckers”. ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Agriculture, Conservation, NATURAL RESOURCES, Recreation, UF/IFAS Extension, WildlifeHave you been practicing your bird identification skills from last week? I hope you were able to identify one new bird outside. If you missed it last week's Birds of Prey post, click here. This week, we will be learning about “Raptors & ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Agriculture, NATURAL RESOURCES, UF/IFAS Extension, WildlifeDuring these uncertain times everyone is trying to find ways to pass the time, whether this means being unproductive or productive. One PRODUCTIVE and educational way we can pass the time is by learning about the local wildlife. Not only does ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Agriculture, Forests, NATURAL RESOURCES, Recreation, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, Wildlife
The world is fighting the COVID-19 pandemic. For many, the world stopped before our Spring Break even began. Proms, graduations, awards ceremonies, youth fairs, and so many other social gatherings and events have been canceled. But now, all ... READ MORE
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Most youth today are too young to remember what a "Shrinky Dink" is. However, it is a fun activity that children of all ages can still enjoy today. For those of you that are unfamiliar with what a "Shrinky Dink" is, it is a plastic sheet with ... READ MORE
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