UF IFAS Nassau County Family Consumer Science

08/11/2025

Join us for our 3-Day Youth Hunter Safety Course!
✅ No equipment needed
✅ Ages 11–18 (4-H age as of September 1) — Must be a 4-H member
✅ Learn hunter safety skills, Florida hunting laws, & safe equipment handling

📢 Spots are limited — register now and get ready to hunt safely & responsibly!
Register via 4-H Online: https://4-hfwchuntersafety.4honline.com

07/30/2025

07/28/2025

Looking for a fun, enriching way to spend time with your family this fall? Books & Cooks is a FREE 7-week program designed to bring families together through the joy of reading and cooking! Each weekly session is packed with hands-on activities that promote literacy, healthy eating, and meaningful family time.

When: Sessions are once a week from September 9 – October 30.

Where: Yulee, FL
85831 Miner Road, Yulee, Florida

Cost: FREE!
Why Join Books & Cooks?
-Boost literacy with engaging reading activities.
-Learn healthy eating habits through fun cooking experiences.
-Connect as a family in a supportive, welcoming environment.
-Get free books, childcare, and dinner.
-Earn incentives for participating in research surveys.
-This program is open to families with children in elementary school.

Space is limited, so don’t wait!

Register now: Click here to apply

https://ufl.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_6FQi3vVu7ospiLk?Q_CHL=qr

Have Questions or Need Help?
Contact Tammy Barnard at Nassau County Extension: barnardt@ufl.edu

Learn more: Books & Cooks Info Page

An equal opportunity institution.https://www.eventbrite.com/e/books-and-cooks-tickets-1537882571169?aff=oddtdtcreator

07/25/2025

Join Us tomorrow!

07/24/2025

Mark Your Calendars!!

NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) and Starting Point Behavioral Healthcare present:

“The Challenges (& Rewards) of Kinship Care”
A Community Conversation

Tuesday, August 12, 2025
3:30-4:30 p.m.
Story & Song Neighborhood Bookstore Bistro
1430 Park Avenue, Fernandina Beach

Are you raising your grandchildren? Your nieces or nephews?
Florida has more than 200,000 children being raised by grandparents or other relatives.

On August 12, Story & Song’s monthly “Tuesdays with TED” presentation will feature a Community Conversation about relatives raising relatives: understanding the reasons, the
mental and financial stresses, the lifestyle changes. The TED Talk video presenter is Dr. Angela Tobin, founder and executive director of Kinship Caregivers Connect.

Following the video, NAMI & Starting Point volunteer Maureen Kingsley Paschke will facilitate audience discussion. Attend the event to learn more about this particular type of caregiving in
NE Florida, or if you have experience as a kinship caregiver or were raised by a non-parent relative, you are welcome to share your story as you are comfortable.

“Tuesdays with TED Community Conversation” is free and open to the public. Mark your calendar and bring a friend. Reservations are not necessary.
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07/18/2025

What a refreshing treat for a summer afternoon!

07/16/2025

🍷 Sip, shop, and soak up the summer vibes at Fernandina Beach Main Street's Summer Sip & Shop (Aug 1). Your ticket includes a wine tumbler, wristband, and a map of all participating local stops—cheers to supporting small businesses! 🌺
https://bit.ly/3InQghO

07/15/2025

Improve your heart health by modifying your fat intake. Think about butter as a solid. You don’t want that in your arteries!!

Cooking with oil instead of butter is a great way to reduce saturated fats. Saturated fats, if eaten often, may lead to heart problems. Find more HappyHealthy cooking tips here:

http://happyhealthy.extension.msstate.edu/cooking/cooking

07/10/2025

Don't leave your relationship on autopilot. Relationships thrive through intentional effort, growth, and reflection. It's easy to overlook those closest to us in the rush of daily life. That’s why the team at Smart Couples created a 30-day challenge designed to help strengthen your bond and bring more connection to your relationship. Ready to take the first step?
https://smartcouples.ifas.ufl.edu/dating/having-fun-and-staying-close/try-this-30-day-challenge/

07/09/2025

07/07/2025

Did you know that today is Fried Chicken Day? Visit our friends at Fresh From Florida for their Florida Honey-Glazed Fried Chicken Recipe. Yum!

Learn how to make Florida Honey-Glazed Fried Chicken Wings

07/06/2025