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Volunteers are the key to providing 4-H programs for youth.http://florida4h.org/youth/join.shtmlsfyl@ifas.ufl.edu4-HThu, 12 Jul 2007 04:00:00 GMThttp://florida4h.org/youth/join.shtmlFlorida's 4-H camps are ed-ventures, combining outdoor exploration and fun for a unique educational opportunity.http://solutionsforyourlife.ifas.ufl.edu/hot_topics/4-H/camping.htmlsfyl@ifas.ufl.edu4-HThu, 12 Jul 2007 04:00:00 GMThttp://solutionsforyourlife.ifas.ufl.edu/hot_topics/4-H/camping.htmlIn a community garden, everyone shares in the maintenance and the rewards. Learn how to start a community garden.http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/EP124sfyl@ifas.ufl.eduCommunityThu, 05 Jul 2007 04:00:00 GMThttp://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/EP124This invasive amphibian is a nuisance to humans and may also threaten native treefrog populations.http://solutionsforyourlife.com/hot_topics/environment/cuban_treefrogs.htmlsfyl@ifas.ufl.eduEnvironmentSun, 01 Jul 2007 04:00:00 GMThttp://solutionsforyourlife.com/hot_topics/environment/cuban_treefrogs.htmlCogongrass chokes out other vegetation and can only be controlled with intensive integrated management.http://solutionsforyourlife.com/hot_topics/environment/cogongrass.htmlsfyl@ifas.ufl.eduEnvironmentSun, 01 Jul 2007 04:00:00 GMThttp://solutionsforyourlife.com/hot_topics/environment/cogongrass.htmlUF scienctists plan to release a parasitic fly to combat the "evil weevil" that is destroying native bromeliads.http://news.ifas.ufl.edu/story.aspx?id=1236sfyl@ifas.ufl.eduEnvironmentSun, 01 Jul 2007 04:00:00 GMThttp://news.ifas.ufl.edu/story.aspx?id=1236Learn about effective ways to keep these hungry insects away from you and your family.http://solutionsforyourlife.com/hot_topics/environment/mosquitoes.htmlsfyl@ifas.ufl.eduEnvironmentSun, 01 Jul 2007 04:00:00 GMThttp://solutionsforyourlife.com/hot_topics/environment/mosquitoes.html