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Learning Democracy by Doing: Applying the 4-H Thrive Model to a Youth Election Experience in the Future Leaders of Wakulla (FLOW) Club

by Dr. Rachel Pienta
April 23, 2026

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
Tags: 4-H Youth Development, Citizenship And Leadership, Civic Engagement, Elections, Joe Morgan, UF/IFAS Wakulla

Wakulla Wonderful 2026: Celebrating 183 Years of Community History

by Dr. Rachel Pienta
April 13, 2026

The Wakulla Wonderful event is back! On Saturday, March 14, from 10 am to 2 PM, Wakulla 4-H invites the Board of County Commissioners, all elected county officials, our business community and all citizens to join Wakulla 4-H at the Wakulla ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Clubs & Volunteers, Community Volunteers, Events, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, WORK & LIFE
Tags: 4-H, Community, Cooperative Extension, Festival, History, UF/IFAS Wakulla, Wakulla 4-H, Wakulla County

Wakulla 4-H Announces Clover Gala Honorees

by Dr. Rachel Pienta
April 13, 2026

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
Tags: 4-H Youth Development, Community, Volunteers, Youth Spark

Nurturing the Next Generation of Environmental Stewards: Wakulla 4 H’s Natural Resources & Environmental Education Program

by Dr. Rachel Pienta
April 13, 2026

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
Tags: 4-H Clubs, Conservation, Environmental Education, FLORIDA MASTER NATURALIST PROGRAM, Forestry, Guy Harvey, Marine Science, Natural Resources, Natural Wakulla, Teen Science Cafe, Volunteers, Wildlife Ecology

4-H Pet Pals Club Provides Spark for Youth Entrepreneurs to Give Back

by Dr. Rachel Pienta
April 13, 2026

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
Tags: Animals, Dog Toys, Donations, Pets, Volunteering, Youth Entrepreneurship, Youth Spark

The cost of chronic stress

by Samantha Kennedy
April 13, 2026

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
Tags: Managing Stress, Reducing Stress, Stress

The Small Insects that Create Iconic Oak Deformities

by Clayton Bania
March 16, 2026

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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Tags: Panhandle Gardening

The Future of Camp Cherry Lake: Conversations with Dr. Scott Angle, University of Florida Senior Vice President for Agriculture and Natural Resources

by Dr. Rachel Pienta
February 1, 2026

In March 2025, Wakulla 4-H Podcast episode, Wakulla 4-H members Caden G. And Emily Z. interviewed Dr. Scott Angle about Camp Cherry Lake, one of three 4-H camp properties in Florida. In January 2026, Caden and Emily sat down with Dr. Angle ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Camp, , UF/IFAS, WORK & LIFE
Tags: 4-H, Agriculture, Allison Tant, Camp Cherry Lake, Camping, Legislature, Madison County, Scott Angle, UF/IFAS Wakulla, Workforce Preparation

Learning Communication Skills: Producing the Wakulla County 4-H Podcast and Clovercast Vodcast!

by Dr. Rachel Pienta
February 1, 2026

What is a Podcast? Podcasts are digital recordings that usually involve a theme or specific topic. These recordings can be downloaded for convenient listening on phones and other digital devices. The first mention of podcasts was noted in ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Community Volunteers, UF/IFAS, WORK & LIFE
Tags: Blended Learning, Communication, Connectivism, Experiential Learning, Interviewing, Podcast

Celebrate National Soup Day Today!

by Dr. Rachel Pienta
December 17, 2025

February 4 is National Soup Day! While soup is a popular food all year, soup can be especially satisfying during colder winter months. History of Soup January is National Soup Month. However, soup can be an easy nutrition-packed meal ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Curriculum, Health & Nutrition, SFYL Hot Topic, UF/IFAS Extension, WORK & LIFE
Tags: 4-H Youth Development, Cooking Tips, Fresh Fruits And Vegetables, National Soup Day, Soup

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