Category: Clubs & Volunteers

Children with dog toys.

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

by Dr. Rachel Pienta
November 10, 2025

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, Community Volunteers, WORK & LIFE
Tags: Animals, Dog Toys, Donations, Pets, Volunteering, Youth Entrepreneurship, Youth Spark
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Time to Enroll in Wakulla 4-H for the 2025-2026 Program Year!

by Dr. Rachel Pienta
August 11, 2025

Wakulla 4-H is a year-round youth development program serving school-age children ages 5 to 18.  From September to May, youth participate in community-based clubs as well as school enrichment programs. In the summer months, youth have opportunities ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Clubs & Volunteers, Community Volunteers, Curriculum, Events, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: 4-H Clubs, Open House, UF/IFAS Wakulla, Volunteers
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You’re Invited! Make Plans to attend the UF/IFAS Extension Wakulla County Open House & 4-H Club Preview Event!

by Dr. Rachel Pienta
June 17, 2025

UF/IFAS Extension Wakulla County has scheduled their annual Open House event for August 23, 2025 from 9 AM to 1 PM.  This free, family-friendly event will offer tours, mini-classes, a meet and greet with 4-H club leaders, live music, food trucks, ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Agriculture, Clubs & Volunteers, Community Volunteers, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Health & Nutrition, HOME LANDSCAPES, Horticulture, UF/IFAS Extension, WORK & LIFE
Tags: 4-H Clubs, Family And Consumer Sciences, Florida Master Gardener
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Noah Pearson: My 4-H Experience Prepared Me to be Work Ready After Graduation

by Dr. Rachel Pienta
June 1, 2025

What began as a middle school hobby has grown into a life-shaping journey for Noah Pearson, a young man whose dedication to 4-H and the Shotgun Club has left a lasting mark on his community and beyond. Noah joined the 4-H Shotgun Club ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Clubs & Volunteers, Community Volunteers, WORK & LIFE
Tags: Leadership, Panhandle 4-H, Shooting Sports, Volunteering, Workforce Preparation
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Wakulla Wonderful 2025: Celebrating 182 Years of Community History

by Dr. Rachel Pienta
February 12, 2025

The Wakulla Wonderful event is back!  On Saturday, March 8, 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, Festival, History, Wakulla 4-H
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Wakulla 4-H to Recognize Volunteers and Community Partners at Clover Gala

by Dr. Rachel Pienta
January 5, 2025

The Wakulla 4-H youth development program is made possible through the support of dedicated adult volunteers and generous community partners. On Thursday, January 30, the community is invited to join Wakulla 4-H to celebrate and support the ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Clubs & Volunteers, Community Volunteers, Events, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: 4-H Events And Activities, 4H Clubs, Community Service, Fundraising, Sponsors, Volunteers
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Walk Across Wakulla and Celebrate Wakulla Wonderful

by Dr. Rachel Pienta
February 11, 2024

The Wakulla Wonderful event is back!  On Saturday, March 9, 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 Extension, WORK & LIFE
Tags: Community, Educational, Extension, Family, Florida, UF/IFAS, Wakulla, Wakulla County, Wakulla County Extension, Wakulla Extension
fresh carrots

4-H Youth Grow for the Community at the Public Library Food Forest

by Dr. Rachel Pienta
June 9, 2023

Wakulla 4-H members started a Food Forest Garden at the Wakulla County Public Library in 2020.  Adult volunteers and youth volunteers embraced an outdoor activity with a purpose. The club studied permaculture and the layered garden concept ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Agriculture, Clubs & Volunteers, Community Volunteers, Crops, UF/IFAS Extension, WORK & LIFE
Tags: 4-H, Cooking, Food Forest, Gardening, Grants, Rain Barrels, Youth
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You’re Invited! Celebrate Wakulla County’s 180th Birthday with 4-H on March 11!

by Dr. Rachel Pienta
January 30, 2023

The Wakulla Wonderful event is back!  On Saturday, March 11, from 11 am to 4 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, Curriculum, WORK & LIFE
Tags: 4-H, Birthday, Community, Festival, History, Wakulla

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