Pinellas County 4-H

07/29/2026

Congratulations to all the winners of the FL 4-H State Competitive Events! Our Pinellas County members always do us proud!

07/24/2026

💫Calling all club leaders!💫 Tomorrow is our first New Year Kick-off meeting! This is a great way to stay up-to-date with all the 4-H best practices, changes, and requirements. Plus, you can connect with other leaders, share ideas, and learn helpful tips, tricks, and activities!
Dates and times are as follows:
🍀July 25th – 11:30-1:30pm – Extension Office (immediately following Awards Brunch)
🍀Aug 12th – 6-8pm - Zoom (check your email for links)
🍀Aug 18th – 7-9pm – Zoom (check your email for links)
(Info presented at all meetings will be the same. You only need to come to one!)

07/22/2026

Today is your last chance to RSVP for the Awards Brunch this Saturday! Join us as we recognize the amazing work of our youth and volunteers!

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07/21/2026

Just one month left until the Great Florida Pollinator Census! This is amazing Citizen Science opportunity is a great way to contribute to the UF/IFAS community, and your local neighborhood! Plus, it can count as citizenship or community service in your 4-H record book.

Learn more at https://blogs.ifas.ufl.edu/sarasotaco/2024/07/19/the-great-southeast-pollinator-census/ or find a pollinator counting sheet at https://gsepc.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Counting-Sheet.pdf.

Learn about how you can participate in this year's Great Southeast Pollinator Census, taking place in Florida for the first time.

07/18/2026

Calling all high school students! Pinellas County 4-H is starting an exciting new program—4-H Teen Teachers—and we want YOU to be part of it!

If you love working with younger kids and want to make a real impact in our 4-H community, this is your chance. As a 4-H Teen Teacher, you'll lead fun, hands-on activities with younger kids. Don't worry if you've never taught before—we'll provide all the materials and train you in everything you need to know! Plus, you can earn community service hours!

Training: August 4-6 from 12-5pm at the Chester Ochs 4-H Educational Center

Register by August 2! https://PinellasTeenTeach26.4honline.com (Please note: Registration will be unavailable from July 27-Aug 1 due to the annual 4-H Online rollover.)

07/15/2026

In celebration of America's 250 Birthday, watch this amazing documentary on the history of 4-H.

Discover how 4-H has empowered generations with skills, leadership, and a commitment to community.

07/14/2026

All 4-H Members, Volunteers, and their families are invited to our Awards Brunch on July 25th! Bring the whole family for a special morning of recognition, good food, and great company.

RSVP by July 22! Check your newsletter for details!

07/11/2026

Are you ready to turn a kayak into a research vessel? Join us for Map Quest: Scallop Habitats to explore marine ecosystems and use sonar to map underwater habitats!

• Who: All youth ages 14-18 (space is limited – please register early!)
• What: Senior Map Quest: Scallop Habitats
• Where: Sun Coast Youth Conservation Center | 6650 Dickman Rd, Apollo Beach, FL 33572
• When: Saturday, August 15, 2026
• Register by Aug 9th: https://2026AugustMapQuest.4honline.com (Please be aware that registration will be unavailable from July 27-Aug 1 due to the 4-H Online rollover.)

05/21/2026

Congratulations to our "Best of Show" photographers from Pinellas County 4-H Competitive Events! These entries will be advancing to the state competition.

It was an especially tough competition this year, with several photographs earning perfect scores and judges having to select "best of show" winners to go on to state. Very well done to all participants! We are so proud of your amazing work!

05/19/2026

Are you ready to take scientific exploration to the water? Join us for Map Quest: Scallop Habitats to explore marine ecosystems and use sonar to map underwater habitats!

🍀Who: All youth ages 11-13 (space is limited – please register early!)
🍀What: Intermediate Map Quest: Scallop Habitats
🍀Where: Carrollwood Village Park | 4680 West Village Drive, Tampa, FL 3362
🍀When: Tuesday, June 16, 2026 OR Thursday, June 18, 2026
🍀Register by June 7: https://2026IntermediateMapQuest.4honline.com