Tag: youth

Grow with Your Garden: How to Start a Garden Journal

by Kaleena Davis
January 23, 2025

“Those who contemplate the beauty of the earth find reserves of strength that will endure as long as life lasts. There is something infinitely healing in the repeated refrains of nature – the assurance that dawn comes after night, and spring ... READ MORE

Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Fruits & Vegetables, Health & Nutrition
Tags: Creativity, Florida-friendly Landscaping, Garden, Health, Insects, Journal, Kaleenadavis, Nature, Pollinators, Urban Wildlife, Vegetable Garden, Wildflowers, Wildlife, Youth

From Learning to Teaching: The Journey of Creating Educational Posters

by ambernorris
October 24, 2024

It is that time of year again to start thinking about a topic for our fair educational posters. Have you ever asked yourself, "Why do we do educational posters"? There are two very good answers for this question. Why educational posters The ... READ MORE

Category:
Tags: 4-H, 4-H Project, Anorris, Communication, Education, Florida State Fair Agriculture, Leadership, Life Skills, Uf/ifas Extension, University Of Florida, Youth

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

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

Preparing 4-H Youth to be Tomorrow’s Leaders – Communication Skills Vol 2

by ambernorris
January 23, 2024

Welcome to Volume 2! Congratulations on nailing down a topic for your presentation. Now comes the important work. It is time to break the topic into three main ideas and write a paragraph for each. After you finish writing each section, ... READ MORE

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

Preparing 4-H Youth to be tomorrow’s Leaders – Communication Skills Vol 1

by ambernorris
December 18, 2023

Florida 4-H prioritizes the development of communication, higher-order thinking, and appreciation of differences as essential workforce skills. Are you asking yourself, how do we even start this process? If so keep reading. Hillsborough ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, , Clubs & Volunteers, Curriculum, Events, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: 4-H, Anorris, Communication, Leadership, Life Skills, Youth

UF/IFASExtension Hillsborough County

Subscribe For More Great Content

UF/IFAS
Extension Hillsborough County