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 & LifeRebekah 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
What does community mean to you? Fellowship, shared experiences, failures, and hopefully successes? Us too! Here at the Ochs Community Garden it means growing and learning together, sweating and digging together, and celebrating and sharing ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes, Natural Resources, Work & Life
I'm hosting a virtual tree art contest for youth in Pinellas County. This isn't your traditional art contest though; we want you to learn about the value and importance of trees in the process! Check out all the details and more on our contest ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Natural Resources
The chicken has come a long way from the plains of Southeast Asia some seven to ten-thousand years ago, to a sacred animal to the Romans, and finally to household food and agricultural product in modern times. Chickens, thought to be the first ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Agriculture, , Livestock
The 2020 school year ended quite different than any high school students could have predicted. And now that it has ended, students will consider how to spend their time this summer. The “Next Stop: Job!” curriculum teaches youth to prepare ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Camp, Clubs & Volunteers, Curriculum, Events, Professional Development, Work & Life
COVID-19 didn’t stop the 4-H’ers from competing in their demonstrations or Share-the-Fun acts for the annual Pinellas 4-H County Competitive Events. Even though the in-person event was canceled, youth stepped up to meet the challenge of ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Clubs & Volunteers
Okay, here’s the deal…I love trees. I think they are really cool, and overlooked way too often. So, during this time of quarantine, I wanted to create an activity you can do at home to help you learn about why trees are awesome. Check it ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Natural Resources
While the beaches in Pinellas County are gaining a lot of press, County Parks and Preserves have remained open for recreational exercise, with limited amenities, during the duration of the “Safer at Home” County Order . “Under the Governor’s ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Coasts & Marine, Conservation, Disaster Preparation, Forests, Health & Nutrition, Natural Resources, Recreation, Water, Wildlife, Work & Life
Earth Day is coming up and I think it’s safe to say, we have all come to appreciate Mother Earth a little more lately. While the heat of summer is upon us, we encourage you to take some time to get outside…maybe in the early morning or late ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Agriculture, Home Landscapes, Natural Resources, Work & Life