Collier County 4-H

UF Elite Herdsman Academy is a series of programs covering a wide range of topics, including Winter supplementation, nutrition, pasture management, herd health, and an intensive 3-day reproductive management course held in Southeast and Southwest Florida. The registration is $625 and includes programs on the topics mentioned above, 5 soil analyses, the Cattlemen's Institute and trade show, a ranch visit from a UF faculty member, and a companion pass (excluding the reproductive management course). The first program in this series is the Winter Supplementation Program (includes a steak supper with all the fixings) held at Dunwody Lodge (Clewiston, FL) on August 20, 2026, from 5pm - 8pm.

Deadline to register is 6/30/2026. For more information, contact the UF/IFAS Hendry County Extension at 863/674-4092.

Summer is officially here, which means Schools Out! Museums Are In!

Collier County Museums has a brand‑new immersive experience waiting for kids this season. Join Barry and Tommie on a quest through Collier County’s rich history with our passport adventure program.

Designed to support K–12 learning, this experience helps kids explore our five museums and program partners all summer long. Complete fun adventures, earn badges, and once you collect all four badges, you will become an official Junior Historian with chances to win cool prizes!

Unlock the magic of the quest this summer at Collier County Museums. Adventure awaits! For more information visit https://www.colliermuseums.com/Education/Summer-Program

Your secret garden awaits. 🌺🪷🍃

Collier County Public Library cardholders get FREE admission to Naples Botanical Garden from June 8–14! Visit tinyurl.com/CCPLxNBG to reserve your complimentary tickets.