UF IFAS Extension Martin County

Educating Martin County and City of Stuart land and park management staff, and Master Gardeners on natural land management to improve water quality! This workshop, part of our Protecting Florida's Resources Best Management Practices Training program, was hosted by Jonathan Dickinson State Park. Attendees learned about management of the Park's resources, the Explore Natural Martin program, and Martin County's and partners' efforts to acquire land to preserve green spaces and improve water quality.

Thank you to Jonathan Dickinson staff, Explore Natural Martin, Martin County Ecosystem Restoration and Management, and the The Conservation Fund for delivering an informative and insightful program!

Support Martin County 4-H at Sweet Smoke Southern Kitchen today from 5pm to 8pm!

Join fellow farmers, ranchers, and nursery growers at UF/IFAS Extension Martin County to connect with one another and with some of our region's agribusiness resource organizations, including UF/IFAS Extension, the IRSC Small Business Development Center, and Florida Organic Growers. To learn more or register, visit https://tinyurl.com/GrowerMtgJune26
Florida SBDC at IRSC
Martin County Farm Bureau
Florida Fruit & Vegetable Association
Florida Certified Organic Growers and Consumers

Dine out with Martin County 4-H at Sweet Smoke Southern Kitchen, Tuesday, June 9!
Dine-in or drive-thru, mention you are there for 4-H between 5pm-8pm and Sweet Smoke will make a donation to Martin County 4-H.
See you there!

The 2026 Protecting Florida's Resources Best Management Practices series began this week, with a Bioblitz at Halpatiokee Regional Park. Municipal staff joined UF/IFAS Extension Agents from St. Lucie and Martin County in documenting the park's biodiversity, using iNaturalist. Even in just one hour of exploration, the participants documented 148 observations and 63 species! Check out the weekly summer series schedule, along with our other events here: https://sfyl.ifas.ufl.edu/events/?location=martin
Martin County Parks and Recreation
StuartLife - The City of Stuart, Florida
Martin County Board of County Commissioners
UF IFAS Extension St. Lucie County

Help reduce barotrauma in fish by getting free gear! For details read this blog:

Return ’Em Right Launches New Gear Distribution Model to help Expand Conservation Impact - News Return ‘Em Right is expanding its reef fish conservation program starting May 13, 2026, offering free training and low-cost release gear to help anglers safely return fish affected by barotrauma.

Class of 2026 Senior Spotlight: Ella Morey

🍀How many years have you been in 4-H? I've been in 4-H for 9 years

🍀 What 4-H projects have you participated in? I've participated in: poultry, goats, sheep, swine, arts/crafts, and public speaking.

🍀 Where are you going next? I'm attending the University of Southern California in the Fall to pursue a degree in Political Science and then go on to law school.

Martin County 4-H Class of 2026 Senior Spotlight: Vera Howe

🍀How many years have you been in 4-H? I've grown up doing it since my sisters were involved, but officially joined at 5. 13+years

🍀 What 4-H projects have you participated in? Leadership roles, 4-H University, Leg, iLead, Ignite, Livestock bunnies-steers and everything in between.

🍀 Where are you going next? This summer I will be competing in the Miss America Teen competition. I will be working with the Supervisor of Elections as Deputy of Election Support Services and I was graciously offered a position after completing my internship, which was such a blessing. I plan on attending IRSC in the fall to continue my AA degree.