Youth & Family

34th Summer Celebration Scheduled for July 10

Jun 10, 2025 News Release

Two women point at plants at UT Gardens, Jackson, with white Summer Celebration tents in the background

Enjoy Seasonal Activities, New Event Theme

General / Landscape & Gardening / Youth & Family / AgResearch / Extension / Family and Consumer Sciences, Department of / State Botanical Garden of Tennessee / UT Gardens, Jackson / West Tennessee AgResearch and Education Center / Agricultural Education / Commercial Horticulture / Family and Consumer Sciences / Fruit and Vegetable, Commercial / Fruit and Vegetable, Home / Landscape / Master Gardener / Plant Production / Residential and Consumer Horticulture

UT Gardens to Host 2025 Art in the Gardens Exhibit

Jun 02, 2025 News Release

bunny art piece in the UT Gardens

Grand Opening Scheduled for Friday, June 6

Landscape & Gardening / Youth & Family / Plant Sciences, Department of / UT Gardens, Knoxville / Animal Protection / Environmental Stewardship

Great Hands-on Learning Options Ahead for Tennessee K-12 Youth

Apr 17, 2025 News Release

Two students examine a modern turkey’s foot and the bone structure of a Tyrannosaurus rex in the fossils classroom at the Clyde Austin 4-H Center

The State’s Special Allocation of $45 Million to Greatly Expand STEM Learning at Four 4-H Centers

General / Youth & Family / 4-H Youth Development / Clyde Austin 4-H Center, Greeneville / Clyde M. York 4-H Center, Crossville / Extension / Lone Oaks Farm, Middleton / UTIA / W.P. Ridley 4-H Center, Columbia / 4-H Animal Science / 4-H Youth Development / Agricultural Education / Continuing Education

UTIA Compiles List of Tornado and Flood Recovery Resources

Apr 04, 2025 News Release

A flooded field next to a road

Assistance Is Available for Individuals, Families, Producers and More

Environment / Farm & Food / General / Human & Animal Health / Youth & Family / 4-H Youth Development / Extension / Family and Consumer Sciences, Department of / UTIA / 4-H Youth Development / Climate / Emergency / Family and Consumer Sciences / Health and Safety

Life Work, Not Homework

Apr 02, 2025 News Release

Friendly Professor explaining exercise to students in high school classroom.

Study Details Recommendations for Financial Education in Tennessee High Schools

General / Youth & Family / Extension / Family and Consumer Sciences, Department of / Herbert College of Agriculture / UTIA / Community Development / Consumer Economics / consumer finances / Continuing Education / Economics and Markets / Family and Consumer Sciences

Spring Horticultural Events Schedule Announced for West Tennessee

Mar 04, 2025 News Release

A crowd shops plants outside a red barn with a sign reading "farmer's market."

UT Extension to Host Educational Sessions, Shopping Opportunities

General / Landscape & Gardening / Youth & Family / Agriculture, Natural Resources, and Community and Economic Development / Extension / State Botanical Garden of Tennessee / UT Gardens, Jackson / Commercial Horticulture / Fruit and Vegetable, Commercial / Fruit and Vegetable, Home / Master Gardener / Nursery Production / Residential and Consumer Horticulture

UT Gardens Offers Therapeutic Horticulture Summer Program for Teens

Feb 25, 2025 News Release

Sow 2 Grow students show off the fruits of their labors after harvesting an array of vegetables at the UT Gardens, Knoxville.

Sow 2 Grow Experience Is Designed for Teens with Disabilities

Landscape & Gardening / Youth & Family / UT Gardens, Knoxville / Agricultural Education / Fruit and Vegetable, Home / Human Development / Irrigation / Landscape / Plant Production / Residential and Consumer Horticulture / Soil

Paddle Georgia to Celebrate 20th Anniversary With First-Ever Tennessee River Journey

Feb 06, 2025 News Release

a kayaker on a river by a rock wall

Weeklong Paddling Event Highlights Tennessee RiverLine; Registration Opens Friday

Environment / Youth & Family / Extension / Tennessee RiverLine / Community Development / County-level Agricultural Economic Impact / Economics and Markets / Environmental Stewardship / Health and Wellness / Landscape / Water / Wildlife

Veterinary College Offers Support for Grieving Pet Owners

Feb 05, 2025 News Release

Human hands and dog paw, top view

Meetings Are Free of Charge

Human & Animal Health / Youth & Family / College of Veterinary Medicine / Veterinary Medical Center / Health and Wellness / Human-Animal Bond / Veterinary Social Work

UT Extension Western Region Announces New 4-H Youth Development Program Leader

Jan 23, 2025 News Release

Bain Brings More Than 28 Years of Extension Experience

General / Youth & Family / 4-H Youth Development / Extension / 4-H Youth Development