Category: Clubs & Volunteers

Grow more Keystone Plants? … Here is a pictorial list!

by Maria Quirico
December 27, 2025

Keystone Plants for Central Florida Planting native species is an excellent first step toward attracting beneficial insects. In his influential book Nature’s Best Hope, author, conservationist, and entomologist Douglas Tallamy explains ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, AGRICULTURE, Clubs & Volunteers, Coasts & Marine, Conservation, Curriculum, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Forests, HOME LANDSCAPES, Horticulture, Natural Resources, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research, Wildlife
Tags: Discovery Gardens, Doug Tallamy, Keystone Plants, Native Florida Plants, Perennials, Shrubs, Trees

Service and Generosity in Action

by Dallas Meringolo
December 11, 2025

Celebrating Generosity in Lake County 4-H With the holiday season upon us, it’s the perfect time to highlight the generosity of Lake County 4-H members. Learning about generosity helps youth understand how to give back to their communities ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Clubs & Volunteers

Backyard Bird Attractors: Feeders and Seed

by Maria Quirico
November 25, 2025

When you establish a Wildlife-Friendly Landscape with Florida Native Plants, you will provide a natural food source for your birds, nesting opportunities, and a habitat that requires little maintenance. However, homeowners love to supplement ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Agribusiness, AGRICULTURE, Camp, Clubs & Volunteers, Conservation, Curriculum, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Forests, HOME LANDSCAPES, Horticulture, Natural Resources, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Teaching, , Welcome

Bee Attractors: for the Best Pollinators!

by Maria Quirico
September 24, 2025

Central Florida wildflowers attract many pollinators, and the best are honeybees and native bees. So what plants should we add to our garden to bring bees into our backyard habitat? Here are a few things to consider. Bee Attractors ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Agribusiness, AGRICULTURE, Clubs & Volunteers, Curriculum, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Fruits & Vegetables, HOME LANDSCAPES, Horticulture, Lawn, Natural Resources, Pests & Disease, Wildlife

Plants for your Florida Water Garden

by Maria Quirico
September 7, 2025

Central Floridians love constructing water features because Water Gardens add a touch of class to your home. We create ponds and container water gardens easily by visiting our local garden centers. Look for large tubs and preformed ponds with ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Clubs & Volunteers, Curriculum, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, HOME LANDSCAPES, Invasive Species, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research, UF/IFAS Teaching, Water, Wildlife

4-H Kick-Off Party

by Dallas Meringolo
August 30, 2018

The Kick-Off party was a lot of fun. There were nine clubs with booths, each club represented a different country that fit with the 4-H theme for the year “4-H Around the World.” Each club showcased the unique cultural aspects of each country. Represented ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Clubs & Volunteers
Tags: Kick-off Party

Southside and Friends 4-H Club

by Dallas Meringolo
April 30, 2018

Arbor Day Tavares, FL Members from the 4-H Lake County Council and Southside and Friends 4-H Club teamed up on January 20, 2018 with the city of Tavares, FL for Arbor Day. Ten 4-H youth members facilitated a watershed board demonstration, educating ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Clubs & Volunteers
Tags: 4-H, Recycling

Get involved in Lake County 4-H

by Dallas Meringolo
November 13, 2017

4-H Club Organizational Leader A 4-H Club Organizational Leader is an adult volunteer that is in charge of a 4-H community, after-school, or in-school club. A 4-H club consists of five or more kids with two volunteer leaders, the clubs members ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Clubs & Volunteers
Tags: 4-H Association, 4-H Foundation, 4-H Judge, 4-H Leader, 4-H Volunteer, Dallas Daniels

Alice Ayers – a 4-H Legend

by Dallas Meringolo
November 9, 2017

Alice Ayers has an extensive history with 4-H. She started out as a 4-H/Home Economics Extension Agent in Mountain City, TN. She then came into the University of Florida Lake County Extension in 1968 until her retirement in 1992. She managed ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Clubs & Volunteers
Tags: 4-H, Alice Ayers, Dallas Daniels

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