4-H is wrapping up the school year and gearing up for summer camp! The Wakulla 4-H program runs on the August to May school calendar year. In May, 4-H will celebrate youth and volunteer accomplishments on May 20 at 2 pm with an awards event ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Camp, UF/IFAS
4-H Agent Dr. Rachel Pienta announced today that Wakulla 4-H plans to award over $10,000 in summer day camp scholarships. She said,” Generous donors have made it possible for Wakulla 4-H to award up to 16 partial one week summer day camp ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Camp
During the hot summer months, many people flock to the water for a little fun in the sun. Fortunately for us, Wakulla County is blessed with an abundance of water bodies which are popular recreation sites. However, the water can be dangerous ... READ MORE
Category: Health & Nutrition, Natural Resources, Recreation, UF/IFAS Extension, Water, WORK & LIFEBy Les Harrison Wakulla County Extension Director August nights in Wakulla County are unique for their frenetic activity and riotous sounds. In contrast to local February evenings with its silence broken by the occasional barred owl, this ... READ MORE
Category: Natural Resources, WildlifeBy Les Harrison Wakulla Extension Director Summer 2016 has arrived, and all the fun is just days away. While it is true the official beginning of summer is still a few weeks away, the temperature is warm, school is out and leisure activities ... READ MORE
Category: HOME LANDSCAPES, Pests & DiseaseIt’s hard to believe that summer is almost here and the kids are out of school! Often times, when kids (and parents too) get away from their normal routine, poor eating and snacking habits creep in. It’s important for kids (and parents) ... READ MORE
Category: Health & Nutrition, WORK & LIFELes Harrison is the UF/IFAS Wakulla County Extension Director As parents ready their children for the new school year, nature is already preparing for next spring by sending out mass quantities of seeds for the coming year's growing season. ... READ MORE
Category: HOME LANDSCAPES, Pests & DiseaseRarely do I hear the phrase “school’s out” and not think of my own summers of fun and, of course, Alice Cooper’s 1972 major hit single “School’s Out for Summer” – does that age me? In fact, “word” has it that Alice ... READ MORE
Category: Money Matters, WORK & LIFESummer Break Spot With school out for the summer, many children may miss out on a meal they normally would receive through USDA’s school meals programs. Florida’s at-risk children now can have meals all summer long. The Summer Break Spot ... READ MORE
Category: WORK & LIFEIt is summer break, so get your kids involved in something fun and educational--like 4-H summer camps and clubs! Read this informative article by Jenny Savely on what 4-H has to offer this summer! Visit the UF|IFAS Northwest District blog ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Camp, Clubs & Volunteers