Category: 4-H & Youth

Coming Up in December: Nest Box Workshop

by Lara Milligan
November 19, 2025

Build a Nest Box Join us for an in-person workshop to "make and take" a Carolina chickadee nest box for your yard! Want to help our local cavity nesters? Learn how to build your very own nest box for a Carolina chickadee! In this ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Events, Home Landscapes, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: #conservation, #nature #ecosystem #lmilligan, Activity, Bird, Bird Habitat, Bird House, Birds, Conservation, Nature, Nesting Box, Nests, Workshop

Spotlight: UF/IFAS Extension Pinellas County’s Natural Resources Agent

by Lara Milligan
November 17, 2025

Extension was the dream job I never knew existed. It was because of you that my position was ever created. You spoke up and said, “We need to educate on the value and importance of our environment and natural resources”. A sentiment ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Home Landscapes, Natural Resources, Professional Development, SFYL Hot Topic, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life
Tags: Lmilligan, Natural Resources, Pinellas County, Pinellas County Extension, UF/IFAS Extension, Water Resources

Teens and Trauma: Getting the Support They Need

by Cindi Hetz
April 7, 2025

Youth Perspective By Guest Blogger: Sofia Olsen Introduction Disasters, such as hurricanes, can have lasting effects on people in many different ways. While physical damage often gets the most attention, the psychological impact ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life
Tags: Mental Health, Pinellas County, Teenagers, Teens, Warning Signs, Youth Perspective

Brand New “Planting Pinellas” Podcast from Master Gardeners Available Now!

by Theresa Badurek
March 28, 2025

We're thrilled to announce the launch of "Planting Pinellas," a brand-new podcast dedicated to sustainable gardening and landscaping in Pinellas County. Produced by passionate Master Gardener Volunteers from the Pinellas County Extension Office ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Agriculture, Home Landscapes, Natural Resources, SFYL Hot Topic, Work & Life
Tags: Botany, Garden, Gardening, Horticulture, Master Gardener, Plants, Podcast

NEW Student Worksheets for Naturally Florida Podcast

by Lara Milligan and Shannon Carnevale

February 3, 2025

Naturally Florida is a podcast focused on Florida's natural areas and the wild things that live here. Naturally Florida is excited to launch its 5th season of short, on-demand, fun, educational, and motivational episodes! NEW this year are ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Natural Resources
Tags: 4-H, Natural Resources, Naturally Florida Podcast, Student, Teacher Resources

Preparing for Success: Back-to-School Tips from Pinellas 4-H

by T
August 12, 2024

As summer fades and the school year approaches, it's time for youth to gear up for another exciting and productive year. Preparing for school involves more than just buying supplies; it’s about setting yourself up for success academically, ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth
Tags: 4-H, School, Tips

Thriving Through the Holidays: Nurturing Resilience with the Power of 4-H

by T
December 6, 2023

When we think of the holiday season and family, we tend to think about the things we have seen in social media and in movies. Fluffy white snow on the ground (except here in Florida), as families gather around the fire and exchange gifts while ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth
Tags: 4-H, Pinellas, Resilience, Thriving

Welcoming a New Face to the Pinellas 4-H blog team: Meet Truong “T” Tran

by T
October 19, 2023

The 4-H community is delighted to introduce, Truong "Tran, a fresh addition to our staff, whose passion for public speaking, marine conservation, and special needs advocacy is bound to bring a unique perspective to the organization. Despite ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth
Tags: 4H, Agent, Pinellas, Youth Development

Giving Thanks for Trees

by Theresa Badurek
November 23, 2021

Rebekah Heppner, Master Gardener Volunteer Trainee How many trees are there in the City of St. Petersburg? No, this isn’t a trick question or a game like how many marbles in the jar. The St. Petersburg Urban Forestry Committee, a part of ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, , Home Landscapes, Natural Resources, Work & Life
Tags: Climate Change, Master Gardener, Pinellas, St. Petersburg, Thanksgiving, Trees

The Truce About Beautyberries

by Theresa Badurek
October 8, 2021

Rebekah Heppner, Master Gardener Volunteer Trainee No, that’s not a typo. I don’t meant truth, I mean truce. As in the truce my cats (who live on the inside of my screen porch) and the birds (who live outside of it) have reached. I planted ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Home Landscapes, Natural Resources, Work & Life
Tags: Beautyberry, Birds, Garden, Master Gardener, Native Plants, Wildlife

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