How hands-on podcasting, service, and civic learning help Future Leaders of Wakulla grow confidence, communication skills, and community impact A Conversation That Goes Beyond the Microphone Episode 21 of the Wakulla 4-H Podcast is more than ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Camp, Curriculum
Guest Author: Lani Lopez-Logan The Wakulla County 4-H Community Pride Project took a powerful step toward youth awareness and prevention this year with “Prevention Before Intervention,” a teen town hall created by youth, ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Clubs & Volunteers, Community Volunteers, Events, Relationships & Family, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, WORK & LIFE
Osteoporosis, often called a “silent disease,” affects millions of Americans and poses a significant public health challenge. Characterized by weakened bones and an increased risk of fractures, the condition frequently goes unnoticed until ... READ MORE
Category: Health & Nutrition, UF/IFAS Extension, WORK & LIFE
Youth leadership programs are uniquely positioned to cultivate civic engagement, leadership skills, and a sense of purpose when learning experiences are intentionally designed and developmentally ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Curriculum, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Teaching
Chronic stress has become an increasingly common part of modern life, and health experts warn that its long-term effects can be far more damaging than many realize. While short bursts of stress help the body respond to immediate challenges, ... READ MORE
Category: Health & Nutrition, UF/IFAS Extension, WORK & LIFE
The Clandestine Insect Invaders If you’ve ever spotted odd swellings, woody knobs, or horn‑covered growths on oak twigs in Florida, you’ve seen the work of gall wasps. These tiny insects, which are barely a few millimeters long create ... READ MORE
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From the cypress domes of Wakulla Springs to the coastal ecosystems that define the Big Bend, Wakulla County is home to some of Florida’s most remarkable natural treasures. For the past several years, the Wakulla 4‑H Natural Resources and ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Clubs & Volunteers, Conservation, Curriculum, Forests, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Extension, Water, Wildlife
4-H agent Rachel Pienta announced that Wakulla 4-H will honor the 2025 Volunteer of the Year and Business/Organization of the Year nominees at the Clover Gala on January 29, 2026. Pienta said, “Each year, we ask the community to nominate ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Clubs & Volunteers, Events, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension
The Wakulla 4-H Pet Pals meets monthly to learn about pets and pet care. Club meetings include craft activities and guest speakers. Members can volunteer at the local Animal Shelter as an ongoing service project. In October, the club meeting ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Clubs & Volunteers
The leaders of the future took center stage at the inaugural Future Leaders of Wakulla 4-H Teen Leadership Summit, hosted by Wakulla 4-H at the Extension Office in Crawfordville October 13, 2025. The one-day event welcomed over 40 participants ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Curriculum, Money Matters, UF/IFAS Extension, WORK & LIFE