EVENTS/ACTIVITIES

Fashion Revue Data Entry Forms
Fashion Revue Data Entry forms for state contest are due Friday, May 14, 2010. Please send completed data entry forms to Julie Wilson, PO Box 110225, Gainesville, FL 32611. Faxed forms will not be accepted. To find forms and other contest information go to the website: http://florida4h.org/projects/fcs/clothing/contest_entryguidelines.shtml

Data entry forms are required for youth to participate in the state fashion revue contest at 4-H Congress in July. Youth must ALSO register online as a Congress participant to complete. For more information about Fashion Revue contact Julie Wilson or Judy Butterfield.


June 1st State Office Deadline:
As you know June 1st is a major annual deadline for State Events. The following should be submitted by 4:30 pm on June 1st to the State Office:
Portfolios for Scholarships and Awards (Events Office)
Community Pride Reports (Events Office)
Photo Contest Entries (Public Relations Office)
Poster Contest Entries (Public Relations Office)
Dairy Poster Contest Entries (Public Relations Office)


UF/IFAS Entomology Field Camp
June 21 – 15, 2010

The UF/IFAS Entomology and Nematology Department will be holding its first annual Entomology Field Camp from June 21-25, 2010. Camp is open to 6th-8th graders interested in science. For five days, attendees will participate in numerous entomological laboratory and field investigations, and have close interaction with Entomology and Nematology faculty and students. Cost is $175 dollars per camper, which includes all supplies, admission costs for field trips, prizes and t-shirts. http://entnemdept.ifas.ufl.edu/bug_club/camp.htm


4-H National Youth Science Day will be held on Wednesday, October 6, 2010

The 2010 National Science Experiment, 4-H2O, will focus on water quality and climate change. Using a three-tiered experiment model, the experiment engages youth of all ages to learn at the simplest level how carbon dioxide can affect aquatic animals, plants and other living organisms in lakes, streams, rivers and oceans. Facilitators will lead discussions to help youth better understand climate change. The experiment will help youth connect back to their lives by measuring their own carbon footprint, their family's footprint, and estimate energy savings by looking at gas and electric bills. For more information, visit https://www.4-h.org/NYSD/2010experiment.php.


National Lab Day

It's more than just a day, it's a nationwide initiative to build local communities of support! Volunteers, college students, professionals, and teachers are working together to bring discovery-based science experiences to students in grades K-12. On May 12th, 2010, National Lab Day will celebrate this collaboration with activities across the country. Visit http://www.nationallabday.org/about for many resources, tips, and projects.

Endangered Species Day, May 21, 2010
This day is a celebration of our nation's wildlife and wild places. It is an opportunity to learn about the everyday actions that can help protect our nation's environment. Visit the website for a step-by-step guide on how to sponsor your own event to celebrate Endangered Species Day 2010: http://www.EndangeredSpeciesDay.org.

Earth Science Week 2010

AGI invites you to take part in Earth Science Week 2010! Being held October 10-16, Earth Science Week 2010 will encourage people everywhere to explore the natural world and learn about the geosciences. "Exploring Energy," the theme of Earth Science Week 2010, will engage young people and the public in learning about Earth's energy resources. Visit www.earthsciweek.org for activities to help youth learn the geoscience behind Earth's climate.