Category: Community Volunteers

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Learning Communication Skills: Producing the Wakulla County 4-H Podcast

by Dr. Rachel Pienta
June 20, 2024

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

Wakulla County Spring Seed Library Kickoff

by khadejahscott
March 5, 2024

Wakulla County Spring Seed Library Kickoff FREE SEEDS & PLANT ADVICE MARCH 14, 2024 Wakulla County Public Library 4330 Crawfordville Hwy, Crawfordville, FL 32327 READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Community Volunteers, Crops, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Fruits & Vegetables, Health & Nutrition, HOME LANDSCAPES, Horticulture, Lawn, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Teaching
Tags: Agriculture, Agriculture--horticulture/master-gardener-volunteer/our-stories/, Master Gardener, Master Gardener Volunteer, Master Gardeners, Master-gardener-volunteer/our-stories/, Wakulla, Wakulla County, Wakulla County Extension, Wakulla Extension, Wakulla/agriculture--horticulture/master-gardener-volunteer/, Wakulla/master-gardener-volunteer/our-stories/

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