UF IFAS Gilchrist County Extension

09/04/2026

09/04/2026

What a fantastic grand opening this week! Thank you to all who came to help us celebrate! We look forward to seeing everyone as they stop by and see the new facility.

07/22/2026

Join us tomorrow for our last program of the summer, the Arthropod Encounter. Mrs. Jessica from the UF IFAS Gilchrist County Extension will be here to tell us about some of our local and not so local arthropods.

07/06/2026

06/25/2026

Last call! We will be printing the selected photos next week.

06/20/2026

Venomous snakes may seem dangerous—but they play a powerful role in our environment…

They help control rodents, support ecosystems, and even reduce disease risks—but as our neighborhoods expand, we’re sharing more space with them.

Curious how to stay safe and protect wildlife?

Learn more at the link 🌿 ask.ifas.ufl.edu/publication/UW524

06/19/2026

Despite the decline in the firefly populations due to habitat loss and decreasing dark spaces, fireflies can still be spotted in Florida. To support these unique insects, try turning off artificial light at night, avoid chemical products in the landscape, and create habitat with native plants and a water source.

For more information on creating an oasis for fireflies, take a look at this UF/IFAS blog article https://blogs.ifas.ufl.edu/polkco/2021/06/12/how-to-create-a-firefly-oasis/

06/19/2026

This week’s edition of the Gilchrist County Herald is available now!

06/19/2026

📸 Call for Photos: Help Us Showcase Gilchrist County Agriculture & Natural Resources!

We are working on the artwork for our new office and want to feature the beauty of Gilchrist County agriculture and natural resources—instead of using generic pieces.

If you have high-quality photos suitable for large prints of local farms, livestock, crops, wildlife, landscapes, or natural spaces, we would love to consider them for display.

📧 To submit: Email your photo(s) to [email protected]
Photos posted to social media are not suitable due to sizing.

Please include your name and a brief description of the photo.

Help us highlight what makes our county so special! This project will be completed in the next few weeks as the Gilchrist County Extension Office prepares to move into our new location.

09/25/2025

We are excited to announce registration for the Florida 4-H Food Plot Project is now OPEN! (Youth in any county and/or age are invited to participate) You can register at the link below.
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/20252026-florida-4-h-food-plot-project-tickets-1632848045459?aff=oddtdtcreator

Like last year, this year youth have two chances to complete a record book for two opportunities to win the grand prize of a lifetime hunting license or other great age group prizes. The project is split into two versions, a fall project (We call it the Deer Project) and a spring project (We call it the Turkey Project). In both projects youth will receive a packet with all the necessary material to complete their project and record books.

Registration for the fall project closes October 1st and registration for the spring project closes January 15.