3/28/18 @ 3:45 p.m. - It's almost summer and Nassau County 4-H is gearing up for another great one! This summer 4-H will be offering 6 day camp opportunities, along with our residential camp (Camp Cherry Lake) and other statewide 4-H events. 4-H camps are open to all youth ages 5-18. Attached is a copy of our 4-H Summer Fun Guide which includes information about all the camps.

For more information or to register for camps, please call 904-530-6353 or visit the County Extension's website. All camps are filled on a first come, first served basis, so sign up today to secure your child's spot!​

-Sabrina Robertson
 County Manager's Office

3/19/18 @ 10:15 a.m. - The Nassau County Extension Office has baby chicks! These chicks were hatched at the Yulee Primary School and are available for purchase by donation. Suggested donation is $2 per chick, with a minimum 2 chicks required. All proceeds benefit Nassau County 4-H and support the embryology program in our local schools.

Pick up is at the Callahan County Extension Office located at 543350 US Highway 1. Hours are Monday, March 19th-Friday, March 23rd, from 8am-5pm. For additional information, please call (904) 530-6353. Attached is a flyer.

-Sabrina Robertson
 County Manager's Office

3/13/18 @ 4:25 p.m. - At the Monday, March 12, 2018 meeting, the Board approved a Resolution recognizing several Master Gardeners for their years of service.

These volunteers have spent countless hours providing researched-based information to Nassau County residents on a variety of topics such as agriculture, environmental horticulture, family and community sciences, 4-H youth development, and natural resources. Their dedication has greatly benefitted Nassau County residents and we are so grateful for their service.

We extend our since appreciation to:

• Candace Bridgewater for 10 years of service
• Carol Ann Atwood for 10 years of service
• Shirley Lohman for 10 years of service
• Joanne Roach for 10 years of service
• Claudie Speed for 10 years of service

-Sabrina Robertson
 County Manager's Office

3/7/18 @ 9:00 a.m. - County Extension Director, Rebecca Jordi, was featured on First Coast Living again this week and provided tips on how to manage your yard. Topics discussed include weed control fo ryour lawn and fertilizing your shrubs, palms and citrus trees (it's too early to fertilize your grass!). To watch, please click here.

As a reminder, the Nassau County Extension Office has employees on staff to provide you with FREE researched based information to help you care for your lawn, trees and shrubs. You can call to schedule an appointment at (904) 530-6350 or attend one of their upcoming plant clinics or landscape classes. Please see their website for a schedule of events.  

-Sabrina Robertson
 County Manager's Office

2/2/18 @ 4:30 p.m. - Nassau County Extension Director, Rebecca Jordi, was featured on First Coast Living this week where she did a segment on diseased and insect infested plants. To watch, please click here.

Are you looking for advice on caring for your trees or plants? Visit one of the Extension's bi-monthly plant clinics to have them inspected by a Master Gardener who will provide you with information on proper plant care, disease management and insect control. The two plant clinics in February are scheduled for Monday, February 5th and Monday, February 26th from 10am-2pm, at the Yulee County Building located at 86026 Pages Dairy Rd, Yulee, FL 32097. These sessions are free to the public and no registration is required.

For more information, please call the Extension Office at (904) 530-6353.

-Sabrina Robertson
 County Manager's Office

10/16/17 @ 3:00 p.m. - The Master Gardeners will be holding their annual Fall Plant Sale on Saturday, October 21st from 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. at the James S. Page Governmental Complex.

​This event will feature propagated plants, trees, and shrubs, as well as secondhand gardening equipment and garden décor. All proceeds will benefit the Nassau County Horticulture Program and provide funding for professional development, demonstration gardens, and volunteer educational projects offered through the Nassau County Extension Office.

​For more information, please call the Extension Office at (904) 530-6353.

​-Sabrina Robertson
​ County Manager's Office 

9/26/17 @ 10:45 a.m. - At last night's meeting, the County Commissioners presented a Resolution to the Florida Native Plant Society proclaiming October 2017 as Florida Native Plant Month. Did you know that non-native plants are evasive and can cause harm to our local environment and our health? Just because you can find it locally in stores does not mean that it's safe to use in our region. We urge all citizens to famililarize themselves with the dangers related to invasive species and their impact on natural resources. Our local Cooperative Extension Offices has experts that can help you determine which types of plants are best for your landscape and their services are free! For more information, please contact the Cooperative Extension Office at (904) 530-6350.

To watch the presentation, please click here.  

-Sabrina Robertson
 County Manager's Office

8/28/17 @ 10:15 a.m. - Did you know that the several departments under the Board of County Commissioners provide monthly status updates on activities that were completed the previous month, as well as a timeline of ongoing projects? For example, in the below report for Public Works, the Board was provided information on active projects such as the Pages Dairy/Chester Road Intersection Project, resurfacing and widening of CR 115, the paving of Crawford Road, the resurfacing of Andrews Road and Thomas Creek Road, as well as many other projects currently underway and a list of recently completed projects.

Below you can also find the most recent reports from the Building Department/Code Enforcement, the County Extension Office, Facilities Maintenance, Nassau County Fire/Rescue, and the Library. These reports are submitted to the Board at their monthly day meeting which falls on the third Wednesday at 9:00 a.m. In lieu of having to locate the appropriate agenda to find the monthly reports, we will begin posting them here for your information.

August Status Reports:
Building Department/Code Enforcement
County Extension
Facilities Maintenance
Fire/Rescue
Library
Public Works

If you have any questions about these reports, please contact those departments directly. Their contact information can be located on the County's website under the "Departments" tab.

-Sabrina Robertson
 County Manager's Office  

8/14/17 @ 9:45 a.m. - The Nassau County Extension Office will be holding an Open House for their 4-H Program on Tuesday, August 15th from 4:00 -7:00 p.m. The event will feature Informational Booths, Sno-Cones, a Petting Zoo, Games, and much more! Have fun while learning about all that 4-H has to offer, as well as how to become actively involved in your community to earn community service credits needed for applying for college.

The Open House will take place at the Nassau County Fair Grounds located at 543350 US Highway 1, Callahan, FL 32011.

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

-Sabrina Robertson
 County Manager's Office

7/14/17 @ 3:45 p.m. - On Saturday, July 15, 2017, the Nassau County Extension Office will be holding an indoor yard sale and craft sale at the Multi-Purpose Facility located at 543350 US Highway 1 (next to the fairgrounds in Callahan). The event will take place from 8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. and will feature a variety of gently used items including household goods and clothing, as well as unique crafts and gifts. All proceeds benefit the 4-H Program.

If you have any questions, please contact Amy Bell at (904) 530-6350 or via e-mail at amy.bell@ufl.edu.

-Sabrina Robertson
 County Manager's Office