Category: Work & Life

4-H Community Service-Learning Project

by johnferguso

April 14, 2024

A worthy volunteer month highlight! William Kicklighter's Community Service-learning Project. William is a Beef Builders 4-H Club member, a prospective Eagle Scout recipient, and an aspirant to the University of Florida College of Engineering. ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Agriculture, Camp, Clubs & Volunteers, Community Volunteers, Conservation, Farm Management, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Horticulture, Recreation, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, Wildlife
Tags: #4hOpportunityForAll, #H4HOutreach, #slc4h, #VolunteerAppreciation #NationalVolunteerMonth #FL4HVOL, #wildlife, 4-H, Service, St Lucie County, UF/IFAS Extension St. Lucie County

Celebrating Volunteer Appreciation Week – the Heartbeat of Extension.

by johnferguso

April 7, 2024

St. Lucie County 4-H association celebrating Volunteer Appreciation Week from April 21 - 27. This week is dedicated to honoring the invaluable contributions of our dedicated 4-H volunteers. They tirelessly donated their time, skills, and ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, , Clubs & Volunteers, Community Volunteers, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: #4hOpportunityForAll, #H4HOutreach, #slc4h, 4-H, Service, St Lucie County

The Peanut Butter Challenge in St. Lucie County

by Ken Gioeli

September 29, 2023

You can participate in the 2023 Peanut Butter Challenge by donating unopened jars of peanut butter at the UF/ IFAS Extension St. Lucie County. All peanut butter donations go to local food pantries to help feed families in need. We thank ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Agriculture, Events, Food Safety, Health & Nutrition, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life
Tags: #food, #FoodIsOurMiddleName

Are you a Credit Card Deadbeat?

by Carol Roberts

September 11, 2023

Ok, so we’ve all heard negative things about so-called ‘deadbeats’. Generally speaking, the term refers to someone who fails to follow through in some way. What if I were to tell you that in the world of credit cards, being a deadbeat ... READ MORE

Category: Money Matters, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life
Tags: Credit, Credit Card, Credit Report, Deadbeat, Financial Education, Financial Literacy, Terms, UF/IFAS Extension

Caveat Emptor My Friends

by Carol Roberts

September 6, 2023

As we head into fall and all the significant shopping events, I want to remind all my friends to Caveat Emptor. I know most people prefer Carpe Diem, which is fine – carpe away! Just remember to be a wise consumer and Caveat Emptor, too. What ... READ MORE

Category: Money Matters, Work & Life
Tags: Buyer Beware, Complaint, Consumerism, Fraud, Money Matters, UF/IFAS Extension

UF/IFAS Extension St. Lucie County Hurricane House

by Ken Gioeli

August 14, 2023

What is the Hurricane House? The UF/IFAS Extension St. Lucie County Regional Windstorm Damage Mitigation Training and Demonstration Center (a.k.a. The Hurricane House) is one of several across Florida. The St. Lucie County Hurricane House was ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Agriculture, , Disaster Preparation, Home Landscapes, NATURAL RESOURCES, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life
Tags: Construction, Hurricane, Hurricane House, Resiliency, Weather

UF Extension Butterflies and Wildflowers Bioblitz in St. Lucie County

by Ken Gioeli

August 3, 2023

Calling all interested Master Gardener Volunteers, Master Naturalists and interested members of the public! We need your help with the upcoming UF Extension Butterflies and Wildflowers Bioblitz in St. Lucie County. Do you want to learn ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Conservation, Events, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, NATURAL RESOURCES, UF/IFAS Extension, Wildlife, Work & Life
Tags: #bee, #butterflies, #events, #UFBugs, #wildlife

Celebrate National Honeybee Day 2023 with a Honey Tasting in Fort Pierce

by Ken Gioeli

August 3, 2023

Have you ever wanted to experience the different tastes of locally sourced honey? This might be the perfect opportunity. Come and celebrate National Honeybee Day with this fun honey tasting event in Fort Pierce. The UF/IFAS Extension St ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Agriculture, Conservation, Events, Food Safety, Health & Nutrition, Home Landscapes, NATURAL RESOURCES, Work & Life
Tags: #bee, #FoodIsOurMiddleName, #UFBugs, #wildlife, Fort Pierce, Ft Pierce, Honey, Honey Bee, Honey Bee Day

Congratulations 2023 Florida Master Naturalist Graduates

by Ken Gioeli

August 2, 2023

Congratulations to the graduates of the Florida Master Naturalist Programs conducted in 2023 through UF/IFAS Extension offices on the Treasure Coast. The Florida Master Naturalist Program (FMNP) is an adult education program developed ... READ MORE

Category: , Coasts & Marine, Conservation, Disaster Preparation, Forests, NATURAL RESOURCES, UF/IFAS Extension, Water, Wildlife, Work & Life
Tags: Coastal Shoreline Restoration, Environmental Interpretation, Habitat Evaluation, Master Naturalist

Pause For A Bit of Positive Financial News

by Carol Roberts

March 21, 2023

With all the negative news we’ve heard lately about looming recessions and bank failures, it can be unnerving. So let’s all just pause for a bit of positive financial news. More states are adopting financial education requirements for public ... READ MORE

Category: , Money Matters, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life
Tags: Consumer Skills, Financial Education, Financial Literacy, Money, Money Management

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