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

6/13/18 @ 1:15 p.m. - It's officially summer camp season for Nassau County 4-H! Camps are filling up fast, but a few camps still have spaces available. 4-H is open to all youth looking for a fun summer adventure!  All spots are filled on a first come, first served basis. Unless otherwise noted, all camps take place at the Callahan Extension office. Please wear closed toed shoes and bring a lunch.
 
Food, Fun and Fitness – June 25-28
Do you like to cook, eat, and stay active? This camp will include all 3, plus multiple field trips to practice how to eat healthy and how to be healthy. Taking care of yourself has never been so fun or delicious! This camp is for youth ages 8-12 and runs from 9:30-2:30. The cost is $70. This camp takes place at our Yulee Extension office.
 
Teen Life Skills Boot Camp – July 17-19
Are you a teen hoping to learn how to be more independent? Join us for Life Skills Boot Camp and learn a wide variety of essentials skills you'll need in life all in one place. Topics will include cooking, car maintenance, finances, scheduling, and more. Lunch will be provided. This camp is for youth ages 12-18 and runs from 9:30-2:30. The cost is $60.
 
Exploring the Great Outdoors – July 31 – Aug 3
Calling all Cloverbuds! This summer we will explore the world around us through games, activities, and adventures. We will take a hike in the woods and have an indoor camp out. Bring your sunscreen and bug spray and get ready to explore the outdoors! This camp is for youth ages 5-7 and runs from 9:30-2:30. The cost is $50.
 
Camp Cherry Lake Residential Camp
July 9 - 13, Madison, FL
This summer Nassau County will be at Camp Cherry Lake from July 9-13. Kayaking, archery, campfires, singing and games are just a few of the many activities youth will have the chance to participate in while at camp! CCL is open to all youth ages 8-13 (as of 9/1/17) - not just 4-H members! The cost is $250 for members and $275 for non-members.

Call to reserve your spot today: 904-530-6353.

-Kristen Poppell
 4-H Youth Development Agent
 Nassau County Extension Office
 

5/16/18 @ 1:25 p.m. - The Nassau County Extension Master Gardener Spring Plant Sale is this Saturday from 9am-12pm in the demonstration garden located at 96135 Nassau Place, Yulee, FL (James S. Page Governmental Complex).

The sale will feature plants propagated by Master Gardeners, custom painted planters, secondhand gardening equipment and FNGLA Florida Plants of the Year. All proceeds with benefit the Master Gardener Program and the volunteer community projects they perform throughout the County.

If you love gardening, you don't want to miss this event! Call the Extension Office at (904) 530-6353 for additional information.

-Sabrina Robertson
 County Manager's Office

4/27/18 @ 3:40 p.m. - Did you know that the County Extension features a month-by-month gardening schedule on their website? These checklists include information caring for trees, grass, flowers, lawns, fruit, vegetables and more! It also provides information on when to plant certain flowers and vegetables to increase their chances of survival. Pictured above are zinnias and okra, both of which are recommended for planting in May.

Click here for May's checklist. To see what other helpful tips the County Extension Office has to offer, please visit their website.

If you have any questions, please call the County Extension Office at (904) 530-6351 or email Director, Rebecca Jordi at rljordi@ufl.edu.

-Sabrina Robertson
 County Manager's Office

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