I Pledge My Hands to Larger Service…
“I pledge…my hands to larger service…for my club, my community, my country and my world.” This part of the 4-H pledge is recited by 4-H’ers all over the globe…but what does it really mean?
Category: Work & Life
Sustainability Summit Builds Energy and Enthusiasm
The Sunset over the Bay Sustainability Summit presented by the League of Women Voters at the FWC Florida Fish and Wildlife Institute brought about 200 guests in attendance last Saturday. The workshop presented information on solar co-ops, actions… Read More
Food Safety Before and After the Storm
Katelyn Smulligan, Dietetic Intern Bays Pines VA Healthcare System The stress of preparing for a hurricane can be all too overwhelming. Board up the house, have an evacuation plan, as well as a stockpile of food and water…. Read More
Safety During Hurricane Cleanup
Remember that safety is your first priority. Most injuries and death in a natural disaster occur during cleanup. Assume all power lines are energized and do not touch. Improper use of generators may energize lines without warning. Beware!… Read More
Deciding What To Do With Trees After A Storm
By Jane Morse, Commercial Horticulture Agent, UF/IFAS Extension Pinellas Now that hurricane Irma has left the state it is time to assess the damage done to our landscapes. Trees may be leaning, broken or defoliated (lost their… Read More
Get Kids Cooking….to help them eat right!
August is Kids Eat Right Month and one of the best ways to get help your kids make healthy food choices is to get them into the kitchen. Cooking is a valuable life skill that not only teaches… Read More
Creating Sustainable Connections
“The more clearly we focus our attention on the wonders and realities of the universe about us, the less taste we shall have for destruction”-Rachel Carson Education is a crucial aspect of creating change. As Rachel Carson depicts… Read More
Preserve Your Aging Brain with Food
Nan Jensen, Extension Agent When someone mentions the word “diet, often losing weight come to mind. While the MIND Diet doesn’t guarantee a 10 pound weight loss in the first week or two, it is recognized for its… Read More
Do You Really Love Your Cat?
Did you know it is very dangerous for your cat to be outside? Cats left outside are attacked and killed by dogs, coyotes and other predators. They frequently get in fights and are scratched, bitten, maimed, infected and… Read More
Cool Summer Savings
As summer comes into full swing, residents begin to use their cooling systems in overdrive to battle the Florida heat. For most people, this means a spike in their utilities bill because your HVAC (Heating, Ventilation, and Air… Read More