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Citizen science project leads volunteers to live healthier lifestyles

by Brad Buck
February 20, 2024

Citizen scientists help researchers collect valid data. But University of Florida scientists wanted to know how citizen-science projects change the volunteers. In a newly published study, a project involving urban gardening led participants ... READ MORE

Category: UF/IFAS
Tags: Alachua County, Broward County, Catherine Campbell, Citizen Science, Eat Healthy, Family, Orange County, Tomatoes, Urban Gardening, Youth And Community Sciences

Citizen science program: Grow your own tomatoes to help address food insecurity

by Samantha Murray
February 28, 2022

During the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic, victory gardens emerged as a popular way for people to grow their own food and explore a healthy hobby. Now a new program from UF/IFAS aims to understand what home growers need to be successful. ... READ MORE

Category: Fruits & Vegetables, Health & Nutrition, HOME LANDSCAPES, SFYL Hot Topic, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Alachua County, Broward County, Celina Gomez, Citizen Science, Environmental Horticulture, Featured, News, Orange County, Special Topics

Can’t sew a face mask? A local 4-H member might have you covered

by Samantha Murray
May 12, 2020

As part of the 4-H pledge, members commit their hands to larger service. In the time of COVID-19, that looks like hands busy sewing face masks and other supplies for communities across Florida. In at least 18 counties, more than 100 youth ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Health & Nutrition, SFYL Hot Topic
Tags: Alachua County, Alisha Hutchinson, Amanda Morgan, Brandi Yancy, Duval County, Flagler County, Geralyn Sachs, Hillsborough County, Jessica Sprain, Julie Dillard, Kelsey Haupt, Martin County, Melinda Souers, Natalie Parkell, News, Orange County, Osceola County, Rachel Pienta, Wakulla County, Washington County

Celebrate Earth Day with UF/IFAS

by Samantha Murray
April 15, 2019

Every Earth Day needs a scientific perspective. The University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences has hundreds of scientists and educators ready to share scientific insights into today’s most important environmental ... READ MORE

Category: Coasts & Marine, Conservation, Forests, Invasive Species, NATURAL RESOURCES, Recreation, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research, UF/IFAS Teaching, Water, Wildlife
Tags: Alachua County, Artificial Reefs, CALS, Citrus County, College Of Agricultural And Life Sciences, Earth Day, Escambia County, Everglades, Levy County, Miami-Dade County, Nature Coast Biological Station, News, Oyster Reefs, Pasco County, Plastic, Prescribed Fires, Sarasota County, Seminole County, St. Johns County

They can do algebra, but do they have life skills? 4-H preps kids for adulthood

by Samantha Murray
July 28, 2017

GAINESVILLE, Fla. --- Most kids can’t wait to grow up. But today, many parents are concerned that their children aren’t ready to enter the adult world, according to researchers with the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Camp, Clubs & Volunteers, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Alachua County, Back To School, Entomology And Nematology, Featured Hot Topic, News

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