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What is County Events?

by Kelsey Irvine
February 23, 2023

Here in Nassau County our annual County Events is a big deal and happens in March. We know that the name "County Events" isn't the most helpful when understanding what this key 4-H event is, so we hope this will answer your questions! County ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Clubs & Volunteers, Events
Tags: 4-H, Art, County Events, Demonstration, Life Skills, Nassau County, Nassau County 4-H, Photography, Public Speaking, Sewing, Youth, Youth Recognition

Preparing for the Freeze

by Taylor Clem, PhD
December 20, 2022

A Florida Freeze A Florida Freeze is upon us. Every once in a while, Nassau County will freeze. Many of our landscape plants will not be affected by any cold snaps, but we do have some plants that may be susceptible to frost or freeze damage. ... READ MORE

Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Lawn, Turf
Tags: Florida, Florida Freeze, Florida-Friendly, Florida-Friendly Landscapes, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Freeze, Freeze Damage, Freeze Protection, Freeze Recover, Frost Protection, Nassau County, NE Florida

4-H Youth Emergency Team Graduates 5th Cadre

by Kelsey Irvine
December 12, 2022

On Thursday, December 1st Nassau County 4-H and Emergency Management celebrated the graduation of their 5th Youth Emergency Team (YET) cadre. Far too often in life youth are expected to follow an adult’s lead, especially in emergency situations. ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Disaster Preparation, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: 4-H, Community Resilience, Disaster Preparedness, Emergency Preparedness, Nassau County, Nassau County 4-H, YET, Youth Emergency Team

In the Garden We Grow: The Wild, Wicked, Wonderful, and Welcoming

by Taylor Clem, PhD
October 6, 2022

Summer's End John Prine wrote, “Summer’s end is around the bend just flying. The swimming suits are on the line just drying.” His poignant song serves as a valuable summative theme for concluding our summer gardening series, “In the ... READ MORE

Category: Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Demonstration Garden, Fruits, Gardening, IntheGardenWeGrow, Nassau County, Vegetables

In the Garden, We Grow: Can You Dig It?

by Taylor Clem, PhD
June 29, 2022

Can You Dig It? My brothers and I love watching the movie, “The Warriors”. This 1979 film follows a gang in New York City as they try to escape from the Bronx to their home turf in Coney Island. One line, which is yelled by a character ... READ MORE

Category: Clubs & Volunteers, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes, Horticulture
Tags: Demonstration Garden, Extension, Florida-Friendly Landscapes, Gardens, IntheGardenWeGrow, Nassau County, Vegetable Gardening
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Nassau County 4-H County Council Organize a Litter Cleanup

by Taylor Clem, PhD
May 12, 2022

Nassau County's County Council recently organized and led a volunteering event in Nassau County with Keep Nassau Beautiful. Below is the recent press release that highlights their success and showcases the meaning of, "my hands to larger service". Callahan, ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Clubs & Volunteers, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: 4H, Community Service, Keep Nassau Beautiful, Litter, Nassau County, Nassau County 4-H, Volunteering, Youth

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