Category: 4-H & Youth

Unlocking the Forest: A High-Tech Nature Walk at Alafia State Park


October 15, 2025

Equipped with binoculars, field guides, and AI technology, we set out for a crisp fall morning adventure at Alafia State Park. We discovered that today’s nature walk isn't just about what you can see, but what technology can help you hear, ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, , Conservation, Forests, Invasive Species, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, Wildlife
Tags: 4-H, AI, Anorris, Central Florida, Hillsborough County, State Parks, Technology, Uf/ifas Extension, Wildlife, Youth

Wagging Tails and Learning Trails: How to Start a 4-H Dog Club!


August 11, 2025

Hey there, fellow 4-H volunteers! Are you passionate about pups and eager to share that enthusiasm with local youth? Starting a 4-H dog club can be an enriching experience, offering kids the chance to learn about responsible pet ownership, training, ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: 4-H, 4-H Youth Programming, Dog Clubs, Hillsborough County Extension Office, Uf/ifas Extension

Sun Safe & Summer Fun: Master the 5 S’s!


June 11, 2025

Stay Safe with the 5 S’s! Coauthor and Edited by Joshua Payne, RDN, LDN - Extension Agent I, Nutrition and Health Summer's here, and that means more time outdoors, enjoying the beautiful sunshine! While we all love a good dose of vitamin ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Agriculture, Home Landscapes, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Teaching, Work & Life
Tags: 4-H, Anorris, Family, Florida, Garden, Gardening, Health, Hillsborough, Hillsborough County, Life Skills, Master Gardener, Tampa, Tampa Bay, UF/IFAST Extension, Youth

Great Florida Pollinator Census


May 29, 2025

Are you fascinated by the buzzing world of bees, butterflies, and other vital pollinators? Do you want to contribute to important scientific research right from your community? Then mark your calendars and get ready to become a citizen scientist! The ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Agriculture, , Clubs & Volunteers, Curriculum, Events, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Teaching, Wildlife
Tags: 4-H Agent, AI Identification, Ambernorris, Citizen Science, Citizen Scientist, Community Science, Florida 4-H, Google Lens, Great Southern Pollinator Census, Hillsborough County, Hillsborough County Extension Office, Isilvasy, Participate In Pollinator Census, Pollinator Census, Pollinator Identification, Ufifasextension, Volunteer For Pollinators

Seeing the World with New Tech: 4-H Explores AI, Geomatics, and Beyond


March 21, 2025

  Have you ever wondered how researchers truly understand the world around us? How do they identify species, map landscapes, and analyze environmental changes? Well, Hillsborough County 4-H is diving deep into the fascinating realm ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, , Conservation, Forests, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research, UF/IFAS Teaching
Tags: 4-H, AI, Chris-marble, Communication, Geomatics, Geomatics Extension, Global/tag/marble, School Of Forest Fisheries And Geomatics Sciences, Technology, Youth Development

New 4-H Year, New Goals: Making the Best Better with SMART Goals


September 18, 2024

The beginning of a new year is always the perfect time to reflect on past 4-H year and set new goals to truly “make the best better”. Making your goals SMART can help you outline exactly what needs to be done to achieve success. We ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Agriculture, , Professional Development, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: 4-H, Anorris, Citizenship, Communication, Goal's, Leadership, Life Skills, SMART Goal, Youth

Join the Journey: Ways to Get Involved with Hillsborough County 4-H


September 16, 2024

September marks the beginning of a new 4-H year.  It is time for youth to begin their journey of finding their spark in 4-H.  Have you ever wondered how you can get involved with supporting 4-H youth in Hillsborough County?  There are several ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Agriculture, , Community Volunteers, Relationships & Family, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: 4-H, 4-h Advisory Committee, Anorris, Associations, Citizenship, Civics, Communications, Leaderships, Life Skills, Uf/ifas Extension, Volunteering, Youth

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