Youth Forest Ecology SPIN Club in Nassau County

2024 4-H Forest Ecology Judging Team, Nassau County, Florida

This club teaches curriculum from the 4-H Forest Ecology State Contest.

Please reference website:  https://programs.ifas.ufl.edu/florida-4-h-forest-ecology/ 

Club signup Deadline

• Must be registered in 4-H online by 2nd class meeting (October 1st meeting)

Club Start Date: 

• Tuesday, September 3rd at 6pm @Callahan MUF

Club Fee: 

• Normal $20 fee on 4-H online

Club Details:  

• The goal of this club is to increase youth knowledge in forest ecology principles and generate excitement to pursue careers in forestry, geomatic sciences, conservation, natural resources, and other related fields.
• Youth will participate in five educational meetings, two competitions, and one weekend training. Additionally, they’ll have the unique opportunity to interact with environmental professionals. Come explore the forest, where towering trees, curious animals, and bustling soil create a vibrant ecosystem waiting to be discovered! Youth will learn: Tree ID, Forest Health, Wildlife Ecology, Map/Compass, and Timber Cruising & Pacing.

Club Contact Information: 

David Hébert 

Office: 904-530-6356 

Cell: 904-510-3955 

david.hebert@ufl.edu 

Spencer Hewitt 

Office: 904-530-6353 

Cell: 904-570-5642 

spencer.hewitt@ufl.edu 

Club Locations:

• Meetings 2nd Tuesday of the month @ Callahan Multi-use Facility (MUF) 543350 US 1 Callahan, FL 32011 

• Weekend Workshop (Dec. 14th)at Miner Road Extension Office 85831 Miner Rd., Yulee, FL 32097 

• Jax Far Forestry Judging Competition – Jacksonville Fairgrounds 510 Fairgrounds Pl, Jax, FL 32202 

• Competition and Clinic – Austin Cary Learning Center 10625 NE Waldo Rd, Gainesville, FL 32609 

 

2024 AGENDA 

 

6pm Tuesday, Sept. 3rd 

• Class Meeting 1: Callahan MUF (see locations) – Introductions. Wildlife Ecology. Animal ID Mock Competition.  

9am Saturday, September 28

• Austin Cary State Forest, Gainesville – Forest Ecology Clinic 

  • Registration Fee – $5.00

  • Clinic Registration Deadline – September 16th on 4-H Online

6pm Tuesday Oct. 1st  

• Class Meeting 2: Callahan MUF – Tree ID matching game, Leaf morphology, Pressing/Drawing Leaves 

6pm Tuesday, Nov. 5th

• Class Meeting 3: Callahan Outdoor Area or Conference room – Insects and Tree Diseases Mock Competition.  

2:30pm Saturday, Nov. 9th 

• Jacksonville Fairgrounds -Jax Fair Forestry Judging Competition 

9am Saturday Dec. 14th 

• Outdoor Workshop: – Minder Rd. Pine Forest Area – Timber cruising/ pacing/ measuring & Map and Compass  

6pm Tuesday, Jan. 7th 

• Class Meeting 4: Callahan MUF – Whole Contest Mock Competition ALL MODULES REVIEW 

6pm Tuesday, Feb. 4th 

• Class Meeting 5: Callahan MUF – End of Year Celebration! 

9am – 3pm Saturday, March 29th 

• Austin Cary State Forest, Gainesville – STATE COMPETITION!!! 

  • Registration Fee – $10.00

  • Clinic Registration Deadline – March 17th, 2025

Pictures from 2022 and 2023