UF IFAS Extension Seminole County 4-H

06/05/2026

JUNE NEWSLETTER: The Seminole County 4-H June Newsletter is now available! In this month's issue, readers can learn more about:

🏆4-H Awards Ceremony
🤝4-H Community Service Opportunity
🍀4-H University
🎓4-H College Scholarship
🔥4-H Tailgating Workshop

Catch up on the latest news by visiting https://mailchi.mp/seminolecountyfl.gov/june-2026-seminole-county-4-h-newsletter-21035227?e=597b299dc6

06/05/2026

🐝BUZZING INTO BEEKEEPING: We created quite a buzz at our recent 4-H Buzz Into Beekeeping workshops! Teens and youth teens dove into the fascinating world of bees, insects, and science through hands-on learning and exploration.

From discovering the important role pollinators play in our environment to learning the basics of beekeeping, participants gained valuable knowledge and skills while having fun. Along the way, they strengthened their observation and problem solving skills, while building confidence.

We loved seeing so much curiosity, enthusiasm, and excitement as our future beekeepers and scientists explored the incredible world of pollinators.

06/01/2026

📢REMINDER: The following are due today, June 1:

🍀4-H Project Reports by 5:00 p.m. https://blogs.ifas.ufl.edu/seminoleco/2026/04/19/4-h-project-reports-made-simple-a-guide-for-youth-and-families/

🍀4-H Standards of Excellence by 5:00 p.m. https://blogs.ifas.ufl.edu/seminoleco/2026/04/19/understanding-4-h-standards-of-excellence/

🍀Seminole County 4-H Summer Events and Activities Scholarship by 11:59 p.m. https://forms.gle/4GzxzPzuB5wSbwrt6

🍀Seminole County 4-H College Scholarships (Juniors and Seniors in high school): https://www.seminolecountyfl.gov/departments-services/parks-recreation/extension-services/4-h-youth-development/4-h-scholarships

4-H project reports allow youth to reflect on their 4-H experience while focusing on goal setting, leadership, and recordkeeping. Across all levels, these reports build essential life skills like responsibility, communication, organization, and confidence by encouraging youth to plan, participate, r...

06/01/2026

☀️🌱JUNE CALENDAR: Fill your summer with opportunities to learn, grow, and connect!

Check out this month’s calendar and find an event that's right for you ➡️ https://www.eventbrite.com/o/ufifas-extension-seminole-county-7995917345?fbclid=IwY2xjawSJz-tleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFSd29ucXNpNlBrdkM4dlgyc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHtZa2Cg-L6H0X1TDGAZFAOSKPOFowMEjS-HTFQr96T38m5Tkzvb70MktGL4h_aem_fBQxYPhs__NpvcAxsqlwxg&aff=ebdsshcopyurl

05/27/2026

🍀4-H PROJECT REPORTS: Part of the journey is taking a look back at all that you’ve accomplished!

4-H Project Reports gives club members a chance to reflect on their time in the program while being recognized for their 4-H project work, leadership, and citizenship. Project Reports are due Monday, June 1.

Learn more: https://blogs.ifas.ufl.edu/seminoleco/2026/04/19/4-h-project-reports-made-simple-a-guide-for-youth-and-families/

05/21/2026

🔥 4-H TAILGATING WORKSHOP: Ready to put your grilling skills to the test? Kids and teens are invited to join the 4-H Tailgating Contest for a hands-on opportunity to learn the art of outdoor cooking while building valuable life skills.

Participants will experience the excitement of tailgating firsthand in this interactive workshop.

Basic Workshop
📆Friday, June 19 | 9–11:30 a.m.

Advanced Workshop (all about cuts of meat, seasoning, and presentation)
📆Friday, June 19 | 12:30–3 p.m.

💻Get fired up and register for this event by Monday, June 15, by visiting https://seminole4-htailgating2026.4honline.com/ #/

05/21/2026

MEMORIAL DAY CLOSURE 🇺🇸 UF/IFAS Extension Services Seminole County 4-H will be closed on Monday, May 25, 2026, in observance of Memorial Day. Normal business hours will resume on Tuesday, May 26.

MEMORIAL DAY CLOSURE: Seminole County business offices will be closed on Monday, May 25, 2026, in observance of Memorial Day, and will reopen with normal business hours on Tuesday, May 26.

The Central Transfer Station and County landfill will remain open, and residential waste collection services will not be affected. However, the Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) tunnel at the Central Transfer Station and Solid Waste customer service operations will be closed.

The Seminole County Library, Animal Services, Museum of Seminole County History and Extension Services will also be closed on Monday, May 25.

Seminole County parks will remain open but unsupervised, with limited courts and fields available at no charge. Parks will close at 8 p.m.

05/19/2026

🐝4-H BUZZ INTO BEEKEEPING: Know youth between the ages of 9 and 12? Registration for the Buzz Into Beekeeping workshop, taking place on June 1, has been extended until May 21.

This fun, beginner-friendly beekeeping workshop introduces attendees to the amazing world of honeybees and why they are important to nature. Participants will learn about bee homes, how bees behave, and how beekeepers stay safe through engaging, hands-on activities.

📍250 West County Home Road, Sanford, FL 32773
🗓️June 1, 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
🎟️Cost: $15

🔗Register here: https://4-HBuzzIntoBeekeeping2026.4honline.com

05/18/2026

🍀4-H STANDARDS OF EXCELLENCE: 4-H members and clubs can earn recognition through the Standards of Excellence program with applications due Monday, June 1.

👉Learn more about the program by visiting https://blogs.ifas.ufl.edu/seminoleco/2026/04/19/understanding-4-h-standards-of-excellence/

05/15/2026

🐝4-H BUZZ INTO BEEKEEPING: Interested in learning more about the buzz around beekeeping? Kids and teens are invited to discover a whole new, sweet world when they join this beginner-friendly workshop covering bees, their behavior, life inside a hive, and the fundamentals of beekeeping.

Teen (Ages 13–18) Workshop
🗓️Friday, May 29
💵Cost: $25
🔗More info: https://4-hbuzzintobeekeepingteens2026.4honline.com/ #/public/ins_j/evt_45

Youth (Ages 9–12) Workshop
🗓️Monday, June 1
💵Cost: $15
🔗More info: https://4-hbuzzintobeekeeping2026.4honline.com/ #/public/ins_j/evt_45h