Florida 4-H

4-H Aquatic and Marine Ecosystems Contest

The 4-H State Aquatic and Marine Ecosystems Contest offers youth a unique opportunity to explore Florida’s aquatic ecosystems and species, with the 2025 theme focusing on “Responsible Angling.”

Open to Juniors, Intermediates, and Seniors, the contest challenges participants through five core sections, with Seniors tackling an additional section. Each county can send up to two teams and two individual competitors per age group.

This exciting, hands-on event encourages environmental stewardship and helps youth develop valuable knowledge and skills for the future. In addition to the main event, youth can showcase their creativity and participate in the Recycled Art Contest, submitting digital artwork inspired by the contest theme. Learn more at Recycled Art Contest Info.

This is more than just a competition—it's a chance for youth to learn, connect, and contribute to the preservation of Florida’s aquatic ecosystems while developing valuable skills that will last a lifetime.

Ready to make a splash? Join us for our 4-H State Aquatic and Marine Ecosystems Contest and become part of Florida’s next generation of ocean stewards!

Key Information

	Key Information
Who	All 4-H Members - Juniors, Intermediates and Seniors Cloverbuds can participate in the Recycled Art Contest
When	November 22, 2025
Where	4-H Camp Timpoochee (Central Time)
Event	Check in starts at 8:30 AM CST Contest starts at 9:00 AM CST Awards at 2:30 PM CST Event ends at 3:00 PM CST
Cost	$25 per participant - includes facilities, program supplies, and lunch $15 per non-participant - includes facilities and lunch No charge for participating in the Recycled Art Contest
Registration	All attendees (participants, observers, and adults) must register through 4-H Online by November 7, 2025
Lodging	Stay the night as a family at 4-H Camp Timpoochee from Friday, 11/21 through Saturday, 11/22 for $40 per person each night. Cabin lodging includes access to 5 bunk beds, an attached bathroom, and access to all the nearby wonders of Florida's Emerald Coast. To book, complete the online form at UF/IFAS Florida 4-H Camp Timpoochee Booking Request (qualtrics.com). For "Group Name", write in A&ME Contest Participant. For the kind of visit question, check "Facility Rental".
Contact	Program Content \| Clair Norden, cnorden@ufl.edu Registration \| 4hevents@ifas.ufl.edu