Category: Clubs & Volunteers

Youth in Senate chamber debating legislation.

Youth Voices Making a Difference: Behind the Scenes at Florida 4-H Legislature

by Dr. Rachel Pienta
July 8, 2026

Blog Post by Guest Author Lauretta Compton What is 4-H Legislature? Have you ever wondered what it is like to be a state legislator—passing bills, changing laws, and lobbying for your cause? Well, at Florida 4-H Legislature Camp, you are ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Camp, Clubs & Volunteers, Curriculum, Events, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: 4-H Events And Activities, 4-H Legislature, 4-H Youth Development, Citizenship And Leadership, Civics, Legislature
People attending a crowded informational 4-H event.

Wakulla 4-H Volunteers Help Youth Find Their Spark

by Dr. Rachel Pienta
July 2, 2026

Sometimes Positive Changes Start With One Good Idea and the Courage to Try It Community adults are invited to share skills, lead clubs, support events and build positive youth-adult partnerships In Wakulla County, a volunteer can be the ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Clubs & Volunteers, Community Volunteers, Events, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: 4-H Clubs, 4-H Events And Activities, 4-H Youth Development, Volunteers
Group of people talking on a panel.

Prevention Before Intervention: A 4-H Community Pride Project

by Dr. Rachel Pienta
June 3, 2026

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
Tags: Community Pride, Mental Health, Prevention, Service Learning, Stress Management, Teen Leadership
Youth learn how to use dip nets in a pond.

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

by Dr. Rachel Pienta
March 12, 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
People interacting at an information table.

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
People participating in Extension activities.

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
Welder works on metal project.

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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