Category: Events

UF/IFAS invita a los residentes de Florida de todas las edades a participar en el Gran Censo de Polinizadores del Sureste del 21 al 22 de agosto

by Luz Bahder
August 11, 2026

Creado por Lourdes Mederos, gerente de relaciones públicas en español para el Departamento de Comunicaciones de UF/IFAS. ¿Qué pasaría si proteger a los polinizadores fuera tan fácil como pasar 15 minutos observando un jardín de flores? Del ... READ MORE

Category: Blog Community, Conservation, Events, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Censo De Polinizadores, Espanol, Gran Censo De Polinizadores Del Sureste, Spanish

UF/IFAS invites Floridians of all ages to join the Great Southeast Pollinator Census Aug. 21-22

by Lourdes Mederos
August 10, 2026

What if protecting pollinators were as easy as spending 15 minutes watching a patch of flowers? On Aug. 21-22, University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) Extensions invites Floridians of all ages to join ... READ MORE

Category: Blog Community, Conservation, Events, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, SFYL Hot Topic, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, Wildlife
Tags: Beneficial Insects, Citizen Science, Great Southeast Pollinator Census, Institute Of Food And Agricultural Sciences, Master Gardener Volunteers, Pollinator, Top News, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension

Beyond the Bite with Mosquito Messaging

by Karlibeth Leitheiser
August 3, 2026

Webinar to Uncover Insights for Communicating Mosquito-borne Disease on World Mosquito Day UPCOMING WEBINAR – The UF/IFAS Center for Public Issues Education in Agriculture and Natural Resources (PIE Center) will host a special webinar on ... READ MORE

Category: Events, UF/IFAS
Tags: Center For Public Issues Education, Communication, Event, Health Communication, Live Event, Mosquito, Mosquito Control, PIE Center, Prevent And Protect, Science Communication, UF/IFAS Center For Public Issues Education In Agriculture And Natural Resources, UF/IFAS PIE Center, Webinar

Media Alert: Camp Cherry Lake groundbreaking celebration marks next chapter for Florida 4-H

by Jamie Groh
July 28, 2026

What: Campers, alumni, families, community members and supporters are invited to join Florida 4-H and the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) at Camp Cherry Lake for a ceremonial groundbreaking celebration ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Blog Community, Camp, Events, UF/IFAS
Tags: 4-H, 4-H Alumni, 4-H Camps, Camp Cherry Lake, Camp Improvements, Community Engagement, Experiential Learning, Featured, Florida 4-H, Florida Communities, Florida Youth, Groundbreaking Ceremony, Leadership Development, Madison Florida, Outdoor Education, Positive Youth Development, Summer Camp Programs, Top News, UF/IFAS, University Of Florida, Workforce Development, Youth Development, Youth Leadership

Film Screening and Panel Discussion to Explore Hurricane Recovery and Community Resilience in Cedar Key

by Karlibeth Leitheiser
July 27, 2026

Documentary short and community conversation highlight how Florida's coastal communities adapt, recover, and rebuild after repeated storms GAINESVILLE, Fla. (September 1, 2026) – The Southeastern Coastal Center for Agricultural Health and ... READ MORE

Category: Coasts & Marine, Disaster Preparation, Events, UF/IFAS
Tags: Bob Graham Center, Bob Graham Center For Public Service, Cedar Key, Coastal Communities, Community Development, Disaster Recovery, Disaster Resilience, Hurricane Preparation, Hurricane Season, Live Event, Livestream, Nature Coast, News, PIE Center, SCCAHS, Southeastern Coastal Center For Agricultural Health And Safety, Storm Season, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS PIE Center, University Of Florida

Beyond school supplies: UF/IFAS expert shares healthy, affordable meal plans you can prepare in minutes

by Lourdes Mederos
July 27, 2026

While summer is still in full swing, signs of the new school year are already here. Back-to-school commercials are filling the airwaves, and stores are stocked with backpacks, classroom supplies and clothing as parents begin checking items ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Blog Community, , Events, Health & Nutrition, Home Management, Relationships & Family, SFYL Hot Topic, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life
Tags: Back To School, Extension De UF/IFAS De Miami-Dade, Food Is Medicine, Institute Of Food And Agricultural Sciences, Meal Planning, News, Spanish, Top News, UF/IFAS

Aprenda a proteger su pozo de agua y su sistema séptico durante la temporada de tormentas con esta serie gratuita de seminarios web de UF/IFAS

by Luz Bahder
July 20, 2026

Creado por Lourdes Mederos, gerente de relaciones públicas en español para el Departamento de Comunicaciones de UF/IFAS. Muchos hogares de Florida dependen de pozos privados para obtener agua potable y de sistemas sépticos para tratar ... READ MORE

Category: Blog Community, Disaster Preparation, Events, Home Landscapes, Home Management, Natural Resources, SFYL Hot Topic, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, Water
Tags: Aguas Residuales Domésticas, Andrea Albertin, Espanol, Sistemas Sépticos, Spanish, Temporada De Tormentas, Yilin Zhuang

Learn to safeguard your well water, septic system for storm season with this free UF/IFAS webinar series

by Lourdes Mederos
July 20, 2026

Many Floridians rely on private wells for drinking water and septic systems to treat household wastewater. Hurricanes, flooding and routine maintenance challenges can affect the safety and reliability of these systems. To help homeowners ... READ MORE

Category: Blog Community, Conservation, Disaster Preparation, Events, Natural Resources, SFYL Hot Topic, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research, Water
Tags: Andrea Albertin, Brain Health, Center For Land Use Efficiency, Drinking Water, Environment, Flooding, Florida Well Owner Network, Health, Homeowner, Household Water Systems, Hurricanes, News, North Florida Research And Education Center, Safeguard, Septic System, Septic Tank, Top News, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Mid-Florida Research And Education Center, University Of Florida, Water, Wells, Yilin Zhuang

From archery to STEM, fishing to fashion design, Florida 4-H open house showcases opportunities for youth

by Lourdes Mederos
July 16, 2026

Youth interested in science, animals, gardening, archery, fashion, leadership, public speaking and much more can find a place to belong in Florida 4-H. Families in Broward County and surrounding communities looking for affordable, engaging ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Agriculture, Blog Community, , Clubs & Volunteers, Events, SFYL Hot Topic, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: 4-H Youth Development Program, Agriculture, Archery, Children, Environmental Sciences, Fashion Design, Fishing, Florida 4-H, Florida 4-H Legislature, IFAS, Kenan Bridges, Open House, Opportunities, Professional Development, Public Speaking, Role Models, STEM, UF/IFAS Extension Broward County, Youth

Preparing Farmworker Communities for Hurricane Season

by Karlibeth Leitheiser
July 8, 2026

Make plans to join the Southeastern Coastal Center for Agricultural Health and Safety (SCCAHS) on Thursday, July 23 at 1:00 PM EDT for a webinar titled, “Preparing Farmworker Communities for Hurricane Season,” featuring Dr. Marysel Pagán ... READ MORE

Category: Events, UF/IFAS
Tags: Event, Farmworker, Farmworker Safety, Farmworkers, Hurricane, Hurricane Preparation, Hurricane Preparedness, Hurricane Recovery, Hurricane Webinar, Occupational Health, PIE Center, SCCAHS, Southeastern Coastal Center For Agricultural Health And Safety, Storm Season, UF/IFAS PIE Center, Webinar

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