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Need Help With Medicare?

11/15/2023

11/15/23 @ 12:45 p.m. - Attention seniors... do you need help understanding your options and making choices for Medicare? Our Agent for Family Consumer Science, Ms. Meg McAlpine, is available to provide you with unbiased assistance to make sure you're making the best decision for you and your family. Whether you need assistance making your initial choices, or if you would like to learn about changes you can make during the current Open Enrollment period, one-on-one assistance can be provided either in person, or via telephone. There is no cost for this service. Open enrollment ends December 7, 2023 so don't delay!

Meg can be reached at (904) 530-6359 or via email at mamcalpine@ufl.edu.

-Sabrina Robertson
Public Information Officer

Annual Peanut Butter Challenge

10/5/2023

October is finally here which means it's time for the annual Peanut Butter Challenge! Each October, Extension Offices across the State collect peanut butter to celebrate Florida's peanut agriculture industry while helping combat hunger. All donated jars go to local food banks and charities to distribute to high-need community members.

HOW TO DONATE
Donating is easy! Just drop off an unopened jar of peanut butter at any of the following locations before October 31, 2023:

UF/IFAS Extension Office (85831 Miner Rd., Yulee)
UF/IFAS Extension Annex (543350 US Highway 1, Callahan)
James S. Page Governmental Complex (96135 Nassau Place, Yulee)
Nassau County Chamber of Commerce (961687 Gateway Blvd. Suite 101-G, Fernandina Beach)
Fernandina Library (25 N. 14th Street, Fernandina Beach)
Hilliard Library (15821 County Road 108, Hilliard)

If you have any questions, please call (904) 530-6353.

-Sabrina Robertson
Public Information Officer

Master Gardener Volunteer Plant Sale

9/7/2023

9/7/23 @ 1:15 p.m. - Calling all plant lovers! The next Master Gardener Volunteer Plant Sale has been scheduled for Saturday, October 7th from 9am-12pm. During this event, you can find a variety of flowers, plants and shrubs to fit your landscape needs, all of which are native to the area and were carefully propagated, grown and maintained by our master gardeners. Look closely and you'll likely find unique plants that aren't often found at local stores and nurseries and are bound to make your neighbors green with envy.

The event will take place at the Nassau County- UF/IFAS Extension Office located at 58531 Miner Road in Yulee. Please note that they will only be able to accept cash and checks for payment (no credit or debit cards). All proceeds will benefit the Master Gardener Volunteer program.

Questions? Call (904) 530-6350.

-Sabrina Robertson
Public Information Officer

Nassau County 4-H Offers New Forest Ecology Program

9/6/2023

9/6/23 @ 1:20 p.m.

Are you ready for a "tree-mendous" program to join? Nassau County 4-H is excited to introduce the Forest Ecology program. The first meeting will be held on September 8th at 6:15pm located at the Callahan extension office.

Please RSVP: https://forms.gle/SCt8f6x7MvHYgHxV7

Questions? Contact David Hebert or Spencer Hewitt at (904) 530-6353.

Invasive Plants Class Series Extended

8/18/2023

8/18/23 @ 2:00 p.m.

The Nassau County Extension office will be offering two new classes this fall and is rescheduling the class on Chinese Tallow Tree from its original date of September 13th to a new date of September 20th. All classes are held at the American Beach Community Center from 1:00-1:45 p.m. There is no cost to participate however pre-registration is required.

Sep. 20th: Chinese tallow tree
Nov. 8th: Torpedo grass
Dec. 13th: Bamboo

Click here to register for any class.

-Sabrina Robertson
Public Information Officer

Nassau County Extension Welcomes New 4-H Extension Agent

8/15/2023

8/15/23 @ 11:20 a.m.

Please join us in welcoming Spencer Hewitt as one of Nassau County's new 4-H Extension Agents. 4-H Extension Agents provide programs for kids and teens in areas like agriculture, health, science and civic engagement.

If you would like to reach out to her, you can call her line at 904-530-6352 or send her an email at spencer.hewitt@ufl.edu.

Welcome to Nassau County 4-H, Spencer!

-Sabrina Robertson
Public Information Officer

Nassau County Youth Emergency Team

8/11/2023

8/11/23 @ 10:30 a.m. - Do you have a child between the ages of 11-18 who is interested in disaster training? Check out the County's Youth Emergency Team designed to teach youth readiness and response skills through hands-on practice and realistic exercises. The Nassau County Youth Emergency Team Initiative (YETI) is a partnership between Nassau County and Nassau County 4-H. YETI participants will leave the program feeling empowered and confident in responding to an emergency situation and assisting victims without endangering themselves or others.

Learn more by reaching out to our YETI Volunteer Programs Coordinator at (904) 548-0953 or Ms. Kelsey Irvine at (904) 530-6353.

-Sabrina Robertson
Public Information Officer

Monthly Calendars Make Lawn and Garden Care Easy

8/4/2023

8/4/23 @ 4:30 p.m.

The Gardening Calendars on the UF/IFAS Solutions for Your Life website gives Florida gardeners a monthly guide for what to plant and do in their gardens and includes links to useful gardening websites, all based on University of Florida research and expertise. Three different editions of the calendar provide specific tips for each of Florida's climate zones—North, Central, and South.

Visit https://gardeningsolutions.ifas.ufl.edu/ today and you'll be on your way to having the garden of your dreams!

For more information contact your local extension office:
Nassau@ifas.ufl.edu
Nassau.ifas.ufl.edu
Mobile: (904) 530-6353

-Sabrina Robertson
Public Information Officer

Florida-Friendly Landscaping Program Crash Course

7/7/2023

7/7/23 @ 8:40 a.m. - The next Florida-Friendly Landscaping Program Crash Course "Florida-Friendly Landscaping in the Community" will take place on Wednesday, July 26, 2023, from 3:30 - 5:00 p.m.

You can attend this event online or in-person with Dr. Taylor Clem and the Nassau County Master Gardener Volunteers. To register, click here or scan the QR on the event flyer.

If you have any questions, please contact the Nassau County Extension Office at (904) 530-6350 or email Dr. Clem at taylorclem87@ufl.edu.

-Sabrina Robertson
Public Information Officer

Master Gardener Volunteer Program

6/27/2023

6/27/23 @ 9:45 a.m. -

Are you someone who loves gardening and is interested in becoming a Master Gardener Volunteer? The Nassau County Extension is seeking 15 people to participate in the next Master Gardener Volunteer Training Program. Master Gardeners serve their communities by answering gardening questions from local residents; participating in community and school garden projects; supporting youth activities, and more.

Master Gardener Volunteer training program is scheduled to begin on September 7th, 2023, and that will take place weekly via online, self-paced modules and one weekly in-person activity (more than likely Sunday or Mondays evenings) through October 21, 2023. To be considered for this year's program, you will need to do several things:

Complete the online application form on Better Impact (our online volunteer management webpage): https://bttr.im/06xd7 by July 12th, 2023.
Interviews will occur between August 7th – August 11th, online or in person.
After notification of selection, a $150.00 (plus tax) registration fee is due, otherwise, your position will be forfeited to someone on the waiting list. Additional books for an additional fee will be available at registration for an additional fee.

If you have any questions, please contact the County Extension Office at (904) 530-6350 or e-mail Dr. Taylor Clem at taylorclem87@ufl.edu.

-Sabrina Robertson
Public Information Officer