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. In addition to the main event, participants can engage in a spring clinic to practice in mock contests and connect with aquatic professionals, as well as showcase their creativity in the Recycled Art Contest, submitting digital artwork inspired by the contest theme. This exciting, hands-on event encourages environmental stewardship and helps youth develop valuable knowledge and skills for the future.
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 in the 2025 4-H State Aquatic and Marine Ecosystems Contest and become part of Florida’s next generation of ocean stewards!
Missed out on the 2024 virtual kick-off event? Click Here to watch the recording of the event. Included is a review of the contest logistics, content, and a quiz bowl with content from the contest material.
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Key Information
Key Information Who 4-H Members - Juniors, Intermediates and Seniors
Cloverbuds can participate in the Recycled Art Contest
When November 22, 2025 Where 4-H Camp Timpoochee |
4750 Timpoochee Ln. Niceville, FL. 32578.
Please note, Timpoochee is located in the Central Standard Time Zone.
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 $10 per person. No charge for Cloverbuds participating in the Recycled Art Contest
Registration Will open in 4-H Online on July 1, 2025 and closes November 7, 2025
Lodging For those traveling to the panhandle from further regions of the state, some cabin lodging will be available onsite at 4-H Camp Timpoochee for an additional fee. Furthermore, a block of rooms will be set aside at a local hotel for those in need of accommodation. More information to come. Contact Program Content | Clair Norden, cnorden@ufl.edu
Registration | 4hevents@ifas.ufl.edu