Florida 4-H Camp's
"2011 Summer Open Enrollment Camps" brochure is now available online at: http://florida4h.org/camps/files/4H_Camp_Brochure.pdf
Tuesday, April 26, 2011
Wednesday, April 13, 2011
4-H'ers Needed This Saturday - April 16 10-3 in Immokalee Harvest Festival Parade in Immokalee We will have a float. Parade is at 11:00. The parade starts in the lot across from the Casino. Ends in the Seminole Casino parking lot. WE NEED YOUTH and their small ANIMALS!!! Wear your 4-H shirts. From 1-3 we will have our trailer from the parade parked in the lot. We are to tell the people stopping by the trailer about 4-H and our projects. We would love bunnies, chickens, goats, and other small animals.
Leaders Meeting
Date: Thursday, April 21, 2011
Time: 7:00-8:00
Place: Extension Multi-purpose Room
14700 Immokalee Road
If you have questions call or e-mail Tish Roland
239-353-4244 or troland@ufl.edu
Senior Scholarship Information
There are scholarships for Seniors - Please go to the above link for more information.
I will be conducting a training here in the office with Seniors that are wishing
help in completing this process.
Please e-mail me if you are interested in this training.
Training Date: May 4th
Time: 3:00 p.m.
Place: Extension Office Classroom
If you have a laptop please bring it.
All scholarship applications are due into the Extension Office, 14700 Immokalee Road by 5:00 on Monday, May 16th.
Monday, April 11, 2011
Big Cypress National Preserve Celebrates International Migratory Bird Day Birding watching on the Boardwalk! Join Park Ranger Lisa Andrews and Wildlife Biologist John Kellam to enjoy a walk among the cypress and see who’s passing through on the spring migration. Saturday April 30th,
meet Lisa at the Big Cypress Swamp Welcome Center at 8:00 and head to the Kirby Storter Boardwalk for the morning. To RSVP and to receive more details and directions, email or call 239-695-1164. Lisa Andrews Outreach/Education Specialist
Friday, April 8, 2011
April 2011 – 4-H Educational Note from Tish (New 4-H Agent, She comes from Nebraska!) What is Arbor Day??? – April 29, 2011 Arbor Day is an annual observation that celebrates the role of trees in our lives and promotes tree planting and care. As a formal holiday, it was first observed in 1872, in Nebraska, but tree planting festivals are as old as civilization. The tree has appeared throughout history and literature as the symbol of life. J. Sterling Morton and the First Arbor Day The idea for Arbor Day in the United States originated in Nebraska City, Nebraska. Among the pioneers moving into the Nebraska Territory in 1854 was Julius Sterling Morton from Detroit. He and his wife, Caroline, were lovers of nature, and the home they established in Nebraska was quickly planted with trees, shrubs and flowers. Morton was a journalist and soon became editor of Nebraska’s first newspaper. Given that forum, he spread agricultural information and his enthusiasm for trees to a receptive audience. His fellow pioneers missed their trees and needed them for windbreaks, fuel, building materials, and shade from the hot prairie sun. A visit to Nebraska today wouldn’t disclose the state was once a treeless plain, yet it was the lack of trees there that led to the founding of Arbor Day in 1800’s. Morton wrote and spoke about environmental stewardship and the interrelatedness of life. He encouraged everyone to set aside a specific day to plant trees. In 1872, the State Board of Agriculture accepted a resolution by J. Sterling Morton “to set aside one day to plant trees, both forest and fruit.” The Board declared April 10, Arbor Day and offered prizes to the counties and individuals that properly planted the largest number of trees on that day. More than one million trees were planted in Nebraska on the first Arbor Day. With this first tree planting holiday observance, J. Sterling Morton became known as the “Founder of Arbor Day.” The Spread of a Good Idea Shortly after this 1872 observance, other states passed legislation to observe Arbor Day each year with appropriate ceremonies. By 1920, more than 45 states and territorial possessions were celebrating Arbor Day. Today, Arbor Day is celebrated in all fifty states. Throughout the world, people of all ages are planting trees, caring for them, and learning their value. · In the United States, this tree planning festival is called Arbor Day. · In Israel, it is called the New Year’s Day of the Trees. · Korea has a Tree-Loving Week · Iceland has a Student’s Afforestation Day. · Yugoslavia holds an Arbor Day in the spring and an Afforestation Day in the fall. · India celebrates a National Festival of Tree Planting Most holidays celebrate something that has already happened and is worth remembering like the day someone was born or a religious holiday celebrating a past event. Arbor Day reflects a hope for the future. The trees planted on Arbor Day show a concern for future generations. The simple act of planting a tree represents a belief that the tree will grow and, some day, provide wood products, wildlife habitat, erosion control, shelter from the wind and sun, beauty, and inspiration for ourselves and our children. When Is Arbor Day? For many years, Arbor Day was celebrated on April 22, J. Sterling Morton’s birthday. Today, National Arbor Day is celebrated on the last Friday in April. All fifty states, Puerto Rico, and some U.S. territories have passed legislation adopting Arbor Day which is celebrated on a date appropriate for tree planting in their region. This information is taken from the National Arbor Day Foundation Check out their website for additional educational information - http://www.arborday.org/
WE WANT TO KNOW AND WE’RE ALL EARS! This effort will allow us to have a clear path of action as an educational organization that is relevant and flexible to meet the changing needs of collier’s communities. We are here to support Collier's economy, environment, and people. It has been several years since we had a comprehensive long range planning effort and much has changed in Collier and in Florida. When we consider our budget situation, advancements in technology and emerging issues, it is critical we reexamine our programmatic priorities and teaching strategies. Listening will be at the core of Extension's long range planning effort. Extension seeks to acquire diverse viewpoints regarding the future of our programming through listening sessions, interviews, focus groups and surveys, with community leaders, local government, business, industry/trade associations, state agencies, health care providers, educators, citizens, etc. In other words- everyone! After the session, the University Extension Staff will formulate a county plan that reflects the educational priorities and future directions identified during the listening process. Implementation of the plan will begin with county faculty providing leadership to identify appropriate teaching approaches, educational content/materials, and outcome/impact measures for the organization. When? Thursday, April 28, 2011 6:00 PM Where? Collier County Headquarters Library, 2385 Orange Blossom Drive Who? Anyone. . . Everyone. . . All Collier County Citizens are encouraged to attend and participate.
Thursday, April 7, 2011
Record Books are due by May 6 at 5:00 - In the past they were turned into Rhonda at the Fair office. This year they will need to be turned into the Extension Office by this date. The Extension Office is located at 14700 Immokalee Road, Naples 34120-1468. If you don't get your book in by this time you will be unable to show in next year's fair. If you have any questions please call Tish Roland at 239-353-4244.
CAMPS Florida 4-H Camping's "2011 Summer Open Enrollment Camps" brochure is now available online at: http://florida4h.org/camps/files/4H_Camp_Brochure.pdf
CONTESTS The 4-H President’s Active Lifestyle Award Challenge has begun and we would like to encourage everyone to get as many 4-H youth and adults to participate as possible. This challenge is part of our commitment to support the White House’s Let’s Move Initiative. Here is the link to more information about the challenge, how to join our national 4-H group, and how to create your own state or county group: http://www.national4-hheadquarters.gov/
Family Camp
June 3-5, 2011 Family style camp with intergenerational programing to suit all ages! Traditional camp activities based around varying ages and skill groups. Fully staffed with Camp Ocala Program Staff. Youth under the age of 8 must remain with a parent during activities. Cost: $95/person. Registration Deadline: May 25. http://florida4h.org/news/weeklyupdates/Camping_Opportunities_at_Camp_Ocala.pdf
DEADLINE for Registration extended until April 15
You’re Invited The Florida 4-H Volunteer Association requests the honor of your presence at their Annual Volunteer Forum to be held
April 29- May 1, 2011
at Camp Ocala. This gathering is for the purpose of learning/teaching 4-H projects, meeting with other volunteers, and deciding the future of Florida 4-H. Your participation and input are of great importance to us and to the youth we serve. We promise a weekend of enlightenment, enjoyment, and enthusiasm. In addition to workshops there will be activities, meetings, fun, and friendship. Come join us! Go to the state website - click on forum registration -read the info- fill out the forms- join us for the weekend! The association exists for all of us. Help us help others by being a part of us. Please accept my personal invitation to join us April 29- May 1, 2011. Ellen Waldrop, President
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