4/10/19 @ 8:35 a.m.

Support sending youth to Nassau County 4-H summer camps by participating in our Dinner & Donuts fundraiser! Tickets are available now through April 22. Order your spaghetti dinners for $5 each and 1 dozen Krispy Kreme donuts or a voucher for 1 dozen donuts for $7 each. Purchase 2 dinners and a dozen donuts for only $15! All donut vouchers are redeemable at any Krispy Kreme location at any time.

Pick-up for all items will be Friday, April 26 from 5:00-7:00pm at the Callahan Extension Office (543350 US Hwy 1, Callahan). All items must be pre-ordered by Tuesday, April 22. To purchase your tickets, contact a 4-H member directly or contact the 4-H office at 904-530-6353 or krpoppell@ufl.edu. Your donation helps local youth attend fun and educational summer camps in Nassau County and beyond!

-Kristen Poppell
 4-H Extension Agent I
 County Extension Office

 

3/29/19 @ 9:30 a.m. - Each year, the Nassau County Extension Office strives to offer fun, exciting programs  where kids can learn essential skills and more about the world around them.

Attached is the 4-H Summer Fun Guide for 2019 which includes information on day camps, specialty camps, and the annual trip to Camp Cherry Lake. You are sure to find something that your kid will love! Examples include: Marine Camp, Horse Camp, Food Adventures, Art Camp, Teen Life Skills Boot Camp and more.

Registration for all 4-H Camps has opened. Please call (904) 530-6353 or visit EventBrite.

-Sabrina Robertson
 County Manager's Office

3/27/19 @ 4:15 p.m. - The Nassau County Extension's 4-H Program, along with 4-H Programs from around the State, organize annual camping trips to the beautiful Camp Cherry Lake where children can enjoy a variety of activities including kayaking, swimming, and fishing while making life long friends. Child Development Experts agree that summer camp also fulfills a basic need for belonging, acceptance, and humility while boosting self-esteem. 

Many parents desire to provide their children with the opportunity to attend summer camp, however some can't afford it. Nassau County Extension 4-H has established a program in which citizens can sponsor a local child to participate in their year's trip to Camp Cherry Lake which will take place in July. The cost is $250 for a full scholarship or $125 for a half scholarship.

If you are interested in sending a deserving child to camp, please see the attached flyer or contact Nassau County 4-H Extension Agent, Kelsey Irvine, at (904) 530-6350 or via e-mail at kelseymirvine@ufl.edu. The deadline to sponsor is June 1, 2019.

Note: The Nassau County Extension is a joint partnership between the University of Florida and the Nassau County Board of County Commissioners. For more information related to the County Extension and programs/services they offer, please visit their website.

-Sabrina Robertson
 County Manager's Office

2/28/19 @ 11:30 a.m. - On Wednesday, March 6, 2019, Master Gardener Candace Bridgewater will conduct a class on attracting bluebirds to your landscape. The class will include a short history of the bluebird, information on the two enemies of nesting birds, how to best protect the bluebird, the ideal habitat, and best plant and food sources for bluebirds.

The class is free, however you may purchase a bluebird house to take home for $20. Please bring cash or a check made payable to the University of Florida.

What: Attracting Bluebirds Class
When: Wednesday, March 6th 10:00-11:00 a.m.
Where: Yulee County Building, 86026 Pages Diary Road, Yulee, FL 32097

If you have any questions, please contact the Nassau County Extension Office at (904) 530-6353.

-Sabrina Robertson
 County Manager's Office

12/20/18 @ 8:45 a.m. - The next segment of the Affordable Housing Advisory Committee's Housing Speaker Series titled "Myths & Truths About Repairing Your Credit" will take place on Wednesday, January 9th at 6:00 p.m. Information on your credit report has a direct affect on your ability to obtain housing. Meg McAlpine, Family & Consumer Sciences Agent for the Nassau County Extension Office, will be there to explain what factors drag your credit score down and what you can begin doing today to correct it.

WHAT: Myths & Truths About Repairing Your Credit
WHEN: Wednesday, January 9, 2019 AT 6:00 p.m.
WHERE: Callahan County Building, 45401 Mickler St.

This event is free and open to the public. For more information, please contact the Department of Planning & Economic Opportunity at (904) 530-6300.

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Note: The County Extension Office is made up of agents, staff and volunteers that address real-life issues faced by Floridians of all ages. They can provide you with the latest information and advice on a variety of topics including obesity, chronic disease, food, finances, family stresses, housing, nutrition and more. Services are free to Nassau County residents. If you are interested in obtaining help in any of these areas, please call the County Extension Office at (904) 530-6353.

-Sabrina Robertson
 County Manager's Office

12/19/18 @ 4:30 p.m.

On December 6th, Youth Leadership Nassau celebrated regional recognition when it received the Northeast Florida Regional Council’s 2018 Excellence in Education award. Youth Leadership Nassau (YLN) was founded as a project of the Leadership Nassau program and is currently run by Nassau County 4-H. It is a collaboration of hard work by numerous local entities and individuals including the school board, local businesses, and many community organizations. The YLN Steering Committee would like to thank everyone who has assisted with the program as guest speakers, volunteers, hosts of educational tours, mentors, or in numerous other roles to help our youth succeed over the last 15 years. This award demonstrates recognition of a truly community-driven program!

YLN gives high school students from Nassau County the opportunity to meet fellow students, gain increased awareness of community needs, and develop leadership skills. Youth participate in monthly sessions on a variety of topics which include experiential learning, interactions with community leaders, and leadership development lessons. Session topics include Environmental Awareness, Government, and Entrepreneurship. Throughout the course of the program, youth create and implement group projects focused on solving a present-day issue affecting the community.

Since its establishment in 2007, over 250 youth have graduated from the YLN program.  Based on short-term evaluations, YLN develops leadership and other life skills (including communication and cooperation); promotes knowledge gain concerning local government, businesses, and community organizations; and provides networking opportunities for students. By supplementing traditional classroom education for these youth, YLN enhances their leadership qualities and prepares them to be future leaders in our community.

For more information about YLN or Nassau County 4-H, call 904-530-6353.

-Kristen Poppell
 4-H Extension Agent I
 Nassau County Extension Office

12/5/18 @ 10:55 a.m. -

The 4-H/Tropicana Public Speaking Contest is an exciting chance for fourth through sixth grade students from all over the county to show off their public speaking skills. This year 11 Nassau County schools participated in the contest, including 2 for the very first time.

The contest begins at the school level with each classroom hosting a competition and the winners from each classroom moving on to the school level competition. The winners from each school’s elementary and middle school divisions then compete against each other at the county contest.

This year’s contest was held Thursday, 11/15, and was full of animated and impressive participants. All of the students did an outstanding job! Congratulations to our winners and congratulations to every student who participated both at the county-level and in their classrooms! The first place winners from each division will receive a scholarship to the 4-H summer camp of their choice for the summer of 2019.
 
Winners in the Elementary School Division:
1st Place – Allie Mizell, Hilliard Elementary
2nd Place – Elijah Stewart, Hilliard Elementary
3rd Place – Vala Harrison, Bryceville Elementary
Honorable Mention – Lila Zacarro, Yulee Elementary
 
Winners in the Middle School Division:
1st Place – Brent Mizell, Callahan Middle School
2nd Place – Brody Singley, Callahan Middle School
3rd Place – Braylin Crosby, Yulee Middle School  
Honorable Mention – Ella Geiger, Hilliard Middle/Senior High School 
 
The Tropicana Public Speech Contest is facilitated through Nassau County 4-H. For more information about this program, contact our office at 904-530-6353.

-Kristen Poppell, 4-H Extension Agent I
 Nassau County Extension Office
 

10/17/18 @ 4:50 p.m - The Nassau County Master Gardener Fall Plant Sale will take place this Saturday, October 20, 2018 from 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. in the demonstration garden located at 96135 Nassau Place, Yulee, FL (James S. Page Governmental Complex)

The sale will feature a variety of plants, fall flowers, custom painted pots and secondhand gardening equipment. All proceeds will benefit the Master Gardener Program and their community projects throughout the County.

If you love gardening, you don't want to miss this event! If you have any questions, please contact the County Extension Office at (904) 530-6353.

-Sabrina Robertson
 County Manager's Office

7/26/18 @ 1:45 p.m. - The County Extension Office will be hosting a Hurricane Preparedness Workshop on Thursday, August 9, 2018 from 5:30-8:00 p.m. Topics of discussion include:

• Hurricane meal plans and food safety
• Mold management
• Preparing your landscape
• Youth's role in difficult situations
• Preparing your boat, farm and livestock

The workshop will be held in the Emergency Operations Center located at 77150 Citizens Circle, Yulee, FL 32097. Tickets are $5 and include a mock hurricane dinner and refreshments. To sign up, please click here.

-Sabrina Robertson
 County Manager's Office

7/23/18 @ 9:40 a.m. - The Nassau County Extension Office will be hosing a pond workshop tomorrow from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at their office located at 543350 US Highway 1, Callahan, FL 32011.

Topics of discussion include pond water quality, fish species selection, aquatic weeds, and more. The cost is $10 and you can register by calling (904) 530-6563 or by clicking here.

-Sabrina Robertson
 County Manager's Office