From UF/IFAS
UF/IFAS Extension Orange County provides education and information to residents and businesses through workshops, publications, and mass media in the areas of family life, youth development, natural resources, horticulture, and agriculture. Current December classes/events are listed below and on its events calendar.
Take Control of Your Money for Renters (Online)
Money management, renters’ rights, eviction prevention, and more! Offered via Zoom by a team of UF/IFAS Extension Agents, including Orange County Extension Agent Jenny Rodriguez, this class is for residents looking for income-based assistance programs or anyone wanting to become a more savvy renter.
Wednesday, January 8, 2025, 2:00pm-5:00pm.
FREE! Registration required at http://ocextension.eventbrite.com. 407-254-9200.
First Time Homebuyer Workshop - ENGLISH 1/10 & 1/17 (Online)
Learn the steps to home ownership and how to obtain an affordable mortgage in this 2-part class offered via Zoom in ENGLISH by a team of UF/IFAS Extension Agents, including Orange County Extension Agent Jenny Rodriguez. The homebuyer workshop meets the education requirements for down payment assistance programs.
Friday, January 10, 2025, 9:00am-1:00pm.
Friday, January 17, 2025, 9:00am-1:00pm.
$10 fee. Registration required at http://ocextension.eventbrite.com. 407-254-9200.
gARTening Series: Blooming Resolutions & Pressed Flowers Calendars (In Person)
Ring in the New Year with creativity! Join Orange County Extension Agents Clarissa Chairez and Patrick Zayas for a fun workshop on Pressed Flower Art. Learn to turn delicate flowers into beautiful decorative calendars while setting meaningful New Year’s resolutions. Don’t miss this chance to craft, connect, and start the year with inspiration!
Friday, January 10, 2025, 2:00pm-3:30pm.
$20 fee. Registration required at http://ocextension.eventbrite.com. 407-254-9200.
Yoga in the Garden! (In Person)
Welcome the new year with a refreshing outdoor yoga class! In partnership with YogaSix Belle Isle, join us for a morning of mindful movement in the serene surroundings of our Exploration Gardens. Led by skilled YogaSix instructors, this class will help you stretch, relax, and find balance in nature.
Monday, January 13, 2025, 10:00am-11:00am.
$10 fee. Registration required at http://ocextension.eventbrite.com. 407-254-9200.
Basics of Landscaping (In Person)
Learn how better landscaping practices can help conserve Florida's water resources! Join Orange County Extension Agent Hannah Eason to explore eco-friendly landscaping techniques that keep landscapes green and water clean for future generations.
Wednesday, January 15, 2025, 9:00am-11:00am.
$25 fee. Registration required at http://ocextension.eventbrite.com. 407-254-9200.
Urban Backyard Chicken Class (Online)
Raising chickens for fresh eggs is a fun and practical hobby, even in urban or suburban spaces! Join Orange County Extension Agent JK Yarborough via TEAMS to learn how hens can benefit your home garden and how to start and maintain a successful chicken coop in your backyard.
Wednesday, January 15, 2025, 10:00am-12:00pm.
$5 fee. Registration required at http://ocextension.eventbrite.com. 407-254-9200.
Diabetes Prevention Program (Online)
Take charge of your life and register for this year-long, research-based lifestyle change program for preventing diabetes. Presented virtually by Hillary Ayers, Orange County Extension Agent.
Wednesdays, January 15, 2025-December 3, 2025, 12:00pm-1:00pm.
FREE! Registration required at http://ocextension.eventbrite.com. 407-254-9200
First Time Homebuyer Workshop – SPANISH (Online)
Learn the steps to home ownership and how to obtain an affordable mortgage in this class offered via Zoom in SPANISH by a team of UF/IFAS Extension Agents, including Orange County Extension Agent Jenny Rodriguez. The homebuyer workshop meets the education requirements for down payment assistance programs.
Wednesday, January 15, 2025, 9:00am-5:00pm.
$10 fee. Registration required at http://ocextension.eventbrite.com. 407-254-9200.
Green Your Scene: A Sustainable Landscaping Workshop and Garden Tour (In Person)
Join Orange County Extension Agent Dr. Heather Kalaman for an introduction to sustainable landscaping practices! Learn the 9 principles of Florida-Friendly Landscaping™ to conserve resources and support wildlife. The class includes a lecture and a 1-hour tour of the 4-acre Exploration Gardens, showcasing plant selection, pollinator-friendly options, and more
Thursday, January 16, 2025, 10:00am-12:00pm.
$10 fee. Registration required at http://ocextension.eventbrite.com. 407-254-9200.
Plant Local: Florida Native Landscaping (Online)
Join Orange County Extension Agent Heather Kalaman to learn how to create beautiful, low-maintenance landscapes with Florida native plants that thrive in the local climate and support wildlife.
Tuesday, January 21, 2025, 5:30pm-6:30pm.
FREE for webinar only OR $10 fee, includes webinar, two Florida native plant stickers, and a native wildflower seed packet. Registration required at http://ocextension.eventbrite.com. 407-254-9200.
January "Pop Up" Plant Clinics (In Person)
Our Master Gardener Volunteers are hosting "Pop Up" Plant Clinics at Chickasaw. South Creek and West Oaks Branches within the Orange County Library System this month! Visit our booth for all of your plant care questions.
Thursday, January 9, 2025, 11:30am-1:30pm at Chickasaw Branch Library.
Friday, January 10, 2025, 10:15am-12:15 pm at South Creek Branch Library.
Saturday, January 11, 2025, 10:15am–12:15pm at West Oaks Branch Library.
FREE! No registration is needed.
