Do you want to know what all the 4-H buzz is about? Read on to get a glimpse into our first summer day camp of the 2022 year! The 4-H Bugs & Blooms Cloverbud Summer Day Camp kicked off the start to a long list of exciting camps for St. ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Camp,
It happens every so often. A youth is struggling with their project work, and a parent swoops in to rescue them. Is this helping or hovering? Leaders may perceive that these parents are slowing down the development of the Essential Element ... READ MORE
Category: Clubs & Volunteers,
Do you want to learn how to build the FUN in your meetings? Throughout the 4-H year, our leaders and youth members meet once a month to conduct their 4-H club meeting. A 4-H club meeting is comprised of three parts: recreation, business, and ... READ MORE
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Summer is around the corner and that means summer day camp registration is open. St. Johns County 4-H is offering 13 different summer day camps. They are taught by 4-H agents and volunteer club leaders. The volunteer club leaders share ... READ MORE
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Rapid Growth Celebrate American Wetlands Month in May. According to the US Census Bureau between 2010 and 2020, the number of people per square mile rose by 44% in St. Johns County. This growth means fewer wetlands and fewer wetlands mean ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Conservation, Recreation,
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Category: Crops, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes, Horticulture,
In 2007, the Florida Extension Association of Family and Consumer Sciences (FCS) dedicated a cookbook in memory of a four-decade state FCS specialist and extension agent, Professor Mary Harrison. Professor Harrison was a tireless advocate for ... READ MORE
Category: Health & Nutrition,
Many people choose to live in the country because they cherish the peace and quiet, the wide open spaces, and the beauty of nature. Today, however, I am going to talk about something that may not sound or smell that pleasant: Onsite Sewage Treatment ... READ MORE
Category: Natural Resources, , Water
The state of Florida has a total of 1,350 miles of coastline! Good for those who like to consume fish as part of their healthy diet. Why is fish so healthy? Fish is a high quality protein that is low in fat. It is rich in omega-3 fatty ... READ MORE
Category: Health & Nutrition,
June 16 is World Sea Turtle Day. Most readers are probably aware that sea turtles nest on our local beaches during the summer months (May through October). Three species commonly nest on Florida beaches. Over the past five years (2015-19), 3,344 ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, Natural Resources, , Water, Wildlife