Poinsettias in October Poinsettias in October? Yes! It’s time to order your beautiful, direct from the nursery, floral-quality poinsettias for the festive winter holidays. Our selling season is earlier this year to ensure that the nursery ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Clubs & Volunteers, Events, UF/IFAS Extension
Knock Knock. Who’s there? Peanut. Peanut who? Peanut, butter open the door! We will begin the Peanut Butter Challenge in October, so please spread the news! The Peanut Butter Challenge runs from Monday, September 30th through October ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, AGRICULTURE, Events, HOME LANDSCAPES, Natural Resources, SFYL Hot Topic, UF/IFAS Extension, WORK & LIFE
Recently, we had the incredible opportunity to host three Manchester City coaches for a soccer clinic at our office. Manchester City had just played Barcelona in Orlando the night before and when Manchester City tours, they have a program that ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Blog Community, Professional Development, UF/IFAS Extension
I want to take an opportunity to look back and celebrate all the amazing things we accomplished together at UF/IFAS Extension Orange County last year. 2023 was full of challenges, growth, and lots of successes. We have continued to change ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, AGRICULTURE, Blog Community, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, HOME LANDSCAPES, Horticulture, Natural Resources, Professional Development, UF/IFAS Extension, WORK & LIFE
The summer school break has begun, and most students are happy to stop thinking about learning and focus on fun instead. The debate may be ongoing regarding summer academic loss but most educators agree that engaging kids in hands-on activities ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, , Curriculum, Relationships & Family, UF/IFAS Extension
Are you still looking for fun activities for your kids to do over the summer? UF/IFAS Extension Orange County 4-H has solutions for you! Each summer we offer two 5 day long half-day camps for kids ages 8-12, as well as one half-day camp for ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Camp, Events, UF/IFAS Extension
Welcome to the world of gARTening! In this program we focus on connecting with our residents and creating Garden + Art related activities. Today, we're exploring a unique and creative way to incorporate nature into art with Pound Flower Art! ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Events, HOME LANDSCAPES, Horticulture
Stand Up & Holler 2024 Attention County supporters, volunteers, friends, Orange County residents, and especially local Gators: UF’s 2024 Gator Nation Giving Day begins at 12:00AM on February 15, 2024, and you can “Stand Up & ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, AGRICULTURE, Blog Community, Events, HOME LANDSCAPES, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Extension, WORK & LIFE
Support the next Generation of Leaders – Volunteer to Judge 4-H Exhibits and Presentations Have you considered how you might be able to guide the next generation? If so, the Orange County 4-H Program has some opportunities for you to help ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Clubs & Volunteers, Community Volunteers, Events
Thanks to the efforts of hard-working Orange County 4-H members, the Exhibit Hall at the Extension Center is filled with more than 1900 festive red, pink, and white poinsettias. Our club members began taking pre-orders in October and exceeded ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Clubs & Volunteers, Events