Category: WORK & LIFE

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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 and adults participate in a financial education workshop.

Future Leaders Gather for First 4-H Teen Leadership Summit in Wakulla County

by Dr. Rachel Pienta
October 27, 2025

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
Tags: 4-H Youth Development, Citizenship And Leadership, FAMU, Living On My Own, Panhandle 4-H, Workforce Preparation
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The 4-H Haybale Decorating Contest is Back!

by Dr. Rachel Pienta
August 18, 2025

Since 2021, Wakulla 4-H has invited the community to participate in annual Haybale Decorating Contest. The contest is always held to coincide with National 4-H Week, October 5 -11, 2025.  The theme for the week is "Beyond Ready". The week ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Agriculture, Community Volunteers, Events, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, WORK & LIFE
Tags: Contest, Decorating, Haybale, National 4-H Week, Panhandle 4-H
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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
Youth with exercise equipment.

4-H Teen Fit Camp Returns for a Second Year at Sunchaser Fitness!

by Dr. Rachel Pienta
June 17, 2025

For the second summer, Wakulla 4-H partnered with Sunchaser Fitness, the UF/IFAS Family Nutrition Program, the Wakulla County Coalition for Youth, and the Florida Center for Prevention Research at Florida State University to offer a pre-teen ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Camp, Community Volunteers, Curriculum, Health & Nutrition, WORK & LIFE
Tags: Health And Wellness, Healthy Eating, Healthy Living
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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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