Category: 4-H & Youth

Olive Ridley turtle hatchling crawling on sand towards the ocean

UF/IFAS TEAMS Opportunities December 4, 2025

by Kate Wieland
December 4, 2025

UF/IFAS TEAMS Opportunities for December 4, 2025 IFAS Human Resources has now created an opportunity for you to view, at a glance, newly posted IFAS TEAMS positions. Please click on the link for further details. These positions were vacant ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, AGRICULTURE, NATURAL RESOURCES, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Communications, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research, UF/IFAS Teaching, Work & Life
Tags: Ifas Jobs, Job Postings, TEAMS Jobs, TEAMS Opportunities
Two boys with a magnifying glass, sitting on the ground, observing plants

Inspiring the Next Generation of Naturalists: Florida Youth Naturalist Program Instructor Field Guide

by Rolando Negron
May 19, 2025

What if we could spark a love of nature that lasts a lifetime—one field trip, one journal entry, one wild discovery at a time? That’s the goal behind the Florida Youth Naturalist Program Instructor Field Guide, a thoughtfully updated ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, , UF/IFAS Communications, UF/IFAS Teaching
Tags: Conservation Education, Ecosystem Education, Environmental Education, Environmental Stewardship, Florida 4-H, Florida Ecosystems, Florida Youth Naturalist Program, Hands-On Learning, Naturalist Curriculum, Nature Education, Outdoor Learning, Rolando Negron, STEM For Kids, UF/IFAS Bookstore, UF/IFAS Extension, Youth Programs
Bird and binoculars

Pocket-Sized Guides for Exploring Florida’s Plants and Wildlife

by Rolando Negron
January 13, 2025

Florida’s natural beauty is endless—from its colorful butterflies and iconic palm trees to its rich wildlife and wildflowers. Whether you’re out birdwatching, exploring coastal trails, or just curious about what’s growing in your backyard, ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, , NATURAL RESOURCES, UF/IFAS Communications, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Teaching
Tags: Bird Watching Florida, Explore Florida, Folding Field Guides, Invasive Species, Nature Guides, Pocked-Sized Field Guides, Rolando Negron, UF/IFAS Bookstore, Wild Plants, Wildlife
Zebra Longwing Butterfly and Two Flowers

Zoe’s Mission: A Journey Through the Eyes of Butterflies and Pollinators

by Rolando Negron
July 9, 2024

Step into the enchanting world of "Zoe's Mission," a delightful children's book that takes you on an adventurous journey with Zoe, a Zebra Longwing butterfly. Authored by the late Rebecca Jordi, former UF/IFAS Extension Nassau County Director, ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, , UF/IFAS Communications, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Teaching
Tags: Butterflies, Children's Books, Florida 4-H, Florida Gardening, Florida Landscaping, Florida Master Gardener Volunteers, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Gardening, Gardening For Pollinators, Joanne Roach, Kathy Warner, Landscaping, Pollinators, Rebecca Jordi, Rolando Negron, UF/IFAS Extension Nassau County, Zebra Longwing Butterfly, Zoe's Mission

Into the World of Betsy the Barred Rock Hen: An Endearing Florida 4-H Tale

by Rolando Negron
January 17, 2024

Hello, wonderful UF/IFAS community! Gather 'round and sit criss-cross applesauce because we've got an egg-citing story to share. Meet Betsy the Barred Rock Hen – a children's book that's all about clucks, cuddles, and a surprising trip ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, , UF/IFAS
Tags: Agriculture, Chris DeCubellis, Farm Life, Florida 4-H, Rolando Negron, UF/IFAS Bookstore, UF/IFAS Communications, UF/IFAS Extension

UF/IFAS Bookstore’s Holiday Open House Shopping Extravaganza!

by Rolando Negron
November 30, 2023

Join us on December 7-8, 2023, from 9:00 am – 4:00 pm for a festive dive into the holiday spirit at our special Holiday Open House shopping event at UF/IFAS Bookstore. We're turning the dial up on the festive vibes, and you're invited to join ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, AGRICULTURE, HOME LANDSCAPES, NATURAL RESOURCES, Professional Development, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Teaching
Tags: 4-H Clubs, 4-H Youth Development, Agriculture, Agronomy, Alachua County, Announcements, Apiculture, Bark Beetles, Beneficial Snakes, Bird Watching, Birding, Book Club, Bookstore, Bugs, Butterflies, Department Of Entomology And Nematology, Entomology, Entomology And Nematology, Extension, Florida Master Gardener Volunteer, Florida Museum Of Natural History, Florida Youth Naturalist Program, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Gardening, Gulf Coast Research And Education Center, IF/IFAS Bookstore, Institute Of Food And Agricultural Sciences, Integrated Pest Management, Invasive Species, Mangroves, Mosquitoes, Mushrooms, Natural Resources, Outdoor Recreation, Pollinators, Publications, Rolando Negron, Sea Turtles, Soil And Water Science, Urban Forestry, Water Resources

UF/IFAS Bookstore’s Holiday Open House Shopping Extravaganza!

by Rolando Negron
November 28, 2023

Join us on December 7-8, 2023, from 9:00am – 4:00pm for a festive dive into the holiday spirit at our special Holiday Open House shopping event at UF/IFAS Bookstore. We're turning the dial up on the festive vibes, and you're invited to join ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Communications, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Teaching
Tags: Florida Master Gardener Volunteers, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Rolando Negron, UF/IFAS Bookstore, UF/IFAS Communications, UF/IFAS Extension
Gator sculpture in front of Ben Hill Griffin Stadium.

Stand Up & Holler for Extension on Gator Nation Giving Day

by Tom Obreza
February 12, 2021

Thursday, February 18 is Gator Nation Giving Day, when University of Florida alumni, students, faculty, staff, families and friends worldwide all get a chance to Stand Up & Holler. We might have to use our inside voices when hollering ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, AGRICULTURE, EVENTS, HOME LANDSCAPES, NATURAL RESOURCES, Work & Life
Tags: #Allforthegators, Gator Nation Giving Day, Promote, Tom Obreza

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