Heather Kent
0000-0002-2246-2797

Specialist

regional specialized agent II, UF/IFAS Extension Northwest District, UF/IFAS North Florida Research and Education Center, Marianna, FL

Publications

Florida 4-H Volunteer Training Series: Learn by Doing + a Little Bit More

Revised by Karen Henry, Claire Davis, Melinda Souers, Paula Davis, Heather Kent, and Candi Dierenfield

This is one publication in the Florida 4-H Volunteer Training Series, which prepares 4-H volunteers to apply positive youth development best practices. “Learn by doing” is a common phrase used by staff and volunteers to explain how 4-H youth development teaches life skills. Experiential Learning has been proven to be an effective way to engage youth in the learning process. This publication provides volunteers with tools to help them apply the experiential learning model and outlines the steps volunteers can take to ensure that youth are able to apply what they have learned to new situations.

Florida 4-H Tailgate: Make Your Own Dry Rub

Brian Estevez, Heather Kent, Jereme Johnson, Haylee Linam, Nick Simmons, and Murilo Morata

Dry rubs are a delicious way to season protein and vegetables for the grill. There are four flavor components to a dry rub: spicy, salty, sweet, and savory. This publication lists traditional herbs and spices for each component to get you started designing your own dry rub.

4-H Volunteer Training Series: Planning a Successful Field Trip

Written by K. G. Diem. Revised by Karen Henry, Claire Davis, Heather Kent, Melinda Souers, Paula Davis, and Candi Dierenfield.

Field trips can be great experiences for youth to learn project content and life skills. Field trips also contribute to the experiential learning philosophy of 4-H. This publication includes some suggestions to make field trips educational, safe, and fun.

4-H Volunteer Training Series: Selecting a Name for Your 4-H Club

Keith G. Diem, Marilyn N. Norman, and Joy C. Jordan. Revised by Jessica Emerson, Candi Dierenfield, Shreemoyee Ghosh, David Hafner, Amber Norris, Melinda Souers, Paula Davis, and Heather Kent

This is one part of the 4-H Volunteer Training series. It was originally published in 2005 and revised in 2012. It was updated in the summer of 2023 and is now published in 2024.

Kids Growing with Plant Connections: Florida 4-H Plant Science Youth Workbook

Janice Easton and Deborah J. Glauer

The Kids Growing with Plant Connections Youth Workbook (4H194/4H PSM 11) is aimed at educating youth about the basics of horticulture. Youth will be exposed to information on plants and the plant kingdom.

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