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Treasure Quest booklet - What Treasures Will You Find?

Treasure Quest

by Jackie Lebouitz
November 29, 2023

Hi there! My name is Ozzy the Otter, and I have some exciting news for you. Treasure Quest locations have popped up all across Sarasota County! Come play with me and learn all about what nature has to offer at your favorite park or library. ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Coasts & Marine, Conservation, Disaster Preparation, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Health & Nutrition, Natural Resources, Recreation, UF/IFAS Extension, Water, Wildlife
Tags: Adventure, Education, Fun, Game, Libraries, Parks, Pgm_Water, Quest, Treasure, TreasureQuest, Youth
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Don’t Burn But Learn: How to Protect Yourself from the Sun’s Harmful Rays

by Maria Portelos-Rometo
July 25, 2023

As summer heats up and children are out of school, you might be spending more time enjoying the outdoors which means more exposure to the sun’s harmful rays. According to the Center for Disease Control (CDC), skin cancer is the most common ... READ MORE

Category: Health & Nutrition, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life
Tags: Health, Heat, Pgm_FCS, Sun, Sun Protection, Sun Safety, Sun-safe, UV Safe
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Age Friendly: Smart Lifestyle Choices for Healthy Aging—Putting it All Together

by Maria Portelos-Rometo
May 11, 2023

We've covered a lot of ground in this "Age Friendly" blog series, from learning how to fill our plates the right way to checking whether we're getting enough water in our bodies. all to help stay healthy as we age. Let's wrap up with  an ... READ MORE

Category: Health & Nutrition, Work & Life
Tags: Age, AgeFriendly, Aging, Diet, Food, Health, Healthy, Lifestyle, Nutrition, Pgm_FCS
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Age Friendly: Smart Lifestyle Choices for Healthy Aging—Roadblocks that Keep Us from Eating Healthy

by Maria Portelos-Rometo
May 9, 2023

We talked about what's a healthy weight in our last "Age Friendly" series post. In this post, we'll discuss roadblocks or hurdles that might get in the way of eating healthy. Shifting behavior toward eating healthier is not always easy. Change ... READ MORE

Category: Health & Nutrition, Work & Life
Tags: Age, AgeFriendly, Aging, Diet, Food, Health, Healthy, Lifestyle, Nutrition, Pgm_FCS
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Age Friendly: Smart Lifestyle Choices for Healthy Aging—What’s a Healthy Weight?

by Maria Portelos-Rometo
May 4, 2023

In our last post in this "Age Friendly" series, we talked about not feeling thirsty and yet needing to drink. We've also talked previously about the food groups, snacking, and even beverage choices. This post, we'll look at the importance ... READ MORE

Category: Health & Nutrition, Work & Life
Tags: Age, AgeFriendly, Aging, BMI, Body Mass, Diet, Food, Health, Healthy, Lifestyle, Nutrition, Pgm_FCS, Weight
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Age Friendly: Smart Lifestyle Choices for Healthy Aging—Not Feeling Thirsty?

by Maria Portelos-Rometo
May 2, 2023

Our last "Age Friendly" series post looked at sodium and how much is too much in our daily lives. That also includes making sure you get enough water, which we'll talk about in this post. You probably know that if you don't drink enough fluid, ... READ MORE

Category: Health & Nutrition, Work & Life
Tags: Age, AgeFriendly, Aging, Dehydration, Diet, Food, Health, Healthy, Hydration, Lifestyle, Nutrition, Pgm_FCS, Thirst, Water

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