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

by ambernorris
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, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research, UF/IFAS Teaching
Tags: 4-H, AI, And Geomatics Sciences; Geomatics Extension, Communication, Fisheries, School Of Forest, Technology, Youth Development

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

by ambernorris
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

by ambernorris
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

Mosquito Management

by Susan Haddock
September 9, 2024

Mosquitoes are annoying, especially that zzzzzzz next to my ear at night when one gets in the house. The rainy season promotes mosquito breeding. Mosquito breeding may lead to viruses that are transmitted from mosquitoes to humans and back to ... READ MORE

Category: Camp, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Health & Nutrition, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease, Recreation, Water
Tags: Are Mosquito Sprays Safe, Mosquito, Mosquito Disease, Mosquito Licensing, Mosquito Misting, Mosquito Prevention, Mosquito Spraying, Mosquitoes, Protect Against Mosquitoes, Repellents

Be Hurricane Ready: Tips for 4-H members and their Pets

by ambernorris
July 26, 2024

It is that time a year that we are mindful of being prepared for natural disasters such as hurricanes.  Here are some essential steps4-Hers can take to prepare for natural disasters, particularly when they have animal projects. Take a look ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Agriculture, , Disaster Preparation, Farm Management, Livestock, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: 4-H, Anorris, Citizenship, Disaster Preparation, Leadership, Life Skills, Uf/ifas Extension, Youth

Bikes Can Build Relationships

by ambernorris
June 27, 2024

  Grab your helmet and let’s go for a bike ride.  Summertime is an opportunity to get out and get a little exercise.  Riding bikes is a fantastic way to spend time and build relationships with family and friends. Biking can activate ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, , Clubs & Volunteers, Events, Health & Nutrition, Recreation, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: 4-H Appropriate, 4-H Club, 4-H Project, Ambernorris, Anorris, Citizenship, Communication, Leadership, Life Skills, Youth

Heart of 4-H: Cultivating Gratitude in Youth

by ambernorris
May 9, 2024

Gift giving occasions can teach youth the benefits of gratitude. These adults may be someone the youth may want to thank.  Many times, around holidays and special occasions we buy gifts for others to show our gratitude.  You may ask yourself, ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Clubs & Volunteers, Health & Nutrition, Relationships & Family, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Teaching
Tags: 4-H, Anorris, Central Florida, Children, Citizenship, Communications, Family, Hillsborough County, Life Skills, Tampa, Uf/ifas Extension, Youth

Hillsborough County 4-H Youth Leadership Council

by ambernorris
March 6, 2024

  What is a County Council? The 4-H Program utilizes many opportunities to provide educational experiences for youth. The 4-H Council at a county, district, and/or state levels is one of these tools. Hillsborough County Council is ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Agriculture, , Clubs & Volunteers, Events, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: 4-H, Anorris, Citizenship, Civics, Communication, Leadership, Life Skills, Public Speaking, Youth

New 4-H Year: Information about 4-H and how to Enroll

by ambernorris
February 26, 2024

I am so excited that you are here to learn more about 4-H in Hillsborough County. 4-H is for all youth ages 8-18. Our motto is to Make the Best Better. We foster the spark in youth. One way to explain a "spark" (Benson, 2008) is something ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Agriculture, , Clubs & Volunteers, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: 4-H, Amber Norris, Anorris, Central Florida, Children, Family, Florida, Hillsborough, Hillsborough County, Parenting

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