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
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
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
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
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
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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
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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
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