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 classes/events are listed on our events calendar.
Florida Lifestyles: Locally Grown in Orange County (In Person)
Learn how to incorporate healthy habits into your local lifestyle! Presented by your local Orange County Extension Agents, this 4-part series will focus on a different topic each week such as 1) Food & Nutrition, Fitness, 2) Finance, & Gardening, 3) Culture & Community, and will end with a 4) Harvest Party!
Wednesdays, March 1, 8, 15 & 22, 2023, 9:00am-10:30am.
$30 fee. Registration required at http://ocextension.eventbrite.com. 407-254-9200.
Beekeeping 101 – Is Beekeeping for Me? (Online)
Come learn if beekeeping is for you! In this very beginner class presented via Zoom by Orange County Extension Agent JK Yarborough, you'll learn about the important agricultural role honey bees play, how much it costs to get started, and the legality of keeping bees in your area. After this class, check out our Beekeeping 201 class!
Thursday, March 2, 2023, 6:00pm-7:30pm.
$5 fee. Registration required at http://ocextension.eventbrite.com. 407-254-9200
Spring Vegetable Gardening (Online)
Presented by Orange County Extension Agent Calvin Gardner, this virtual class will cover vegetables that can be planted during Florida’s spring season, specifically cucurbits, nightshades, legumes, and crucifers. You learn how to plant, care for, and deal with possible pests/diseases for each of these families of plants.
Thursday, March 2, 2023, 10:00am-11:30am.
FREE! Registration is required at http://ocextension.eventbrite.com. 407-254-9200
Beekeeping 201 – Beekeeping Basics (In Person)
Learn about the awesome hobby of beekeeping! Presented by Orange County Extension Agent JK Yarborough, you will learn about a Langstroth hive, the colonies’ caste system, how to acquire bees, and more! True first-time beekeepers are encouraged, but not required, to attend Beekeeping 101 before this class.
Friday, March 3, 2022, 6:00pm-8:00pm.
$10 fee. Registration is required at http://ocextension.eventbrite.com. 407-254-9200
Beekeeping 201L – Hitting the Hives (In Person)
Orange County Extension Agent JK Yarborough is presenting a hands-on follow-up to Beekeeping 201* at the UF/IFAS Extension Seminole County in Sanford. You will learn how to light a smoker, choose the proper PPE for you, go through a routine hive inspection, do a varroa shake, and more! *Completion of Beekeeping 201 is required prior to taking this class.
Saturday, March 4, 2022, 9:00am-10:30am.
$15 fee. Registration is required at http://ocextension.eventbrite.com. 407-254-9200
Garden Festival and Plant Sale (In Person)
Join us for our annual UF/IFAS Extension Orange County Master Gardener Volunteer Garden Festival and Plant Sale! This free, fun-filled event features more than 40 plant, artisan, and craft vendors, plus educational sessions, workshops and demonstrations, a kid’s zone, garden tours, food trucks, and more! Our keynote speaker, UF/IFAS Emeritus Extension Agent Tom MacCubbin, will take the stage to talk about Bulbs for Florida Landscapes at 11:00 am.
Saturday, March 4, 2023, 8:30 am to 3:30 pm.
FREE! No registration is required. 407-254-9200
Spring Vegetable Gardening (In Person)
Presented by Orange County Extension Agent Calvin Gardner, this in-person class will cover vegetables that can be planted during Florida’s spring season, specifically cucurbits, nightshades, legumes, and crucifers. You learn how to plant, care for, and deal with possible pests/diseases for each of these families of plants.
Thursday, March 9, 2023, 10:00am-11:30am.
$5 fee. Registration is required at http://ocextension.eventbrite.com. 407-254-9200
gARTening Series: Pressed Flower Art (In Person)
Learn how to preserve floral material, press flowers, and how to arrange material in a decorative design. In this class, presented by Orange County Extension Agent Clarissa Chairez, you will make your own “unique” pressed flower art that you can take home to display with pride.
Friday, March 10, 2023, 2:00pm-3:00pm OR
Friday, March 10, 2023, 6:00pm-7:00pm
$10.00 fee includes frame, $5.00 fee without frame. Registration is required at http://ocextension.eventbrite.com. 407-254-9200
Backyard Chicken Class (Online)
Keeping chickens and producing your own eggs in suburban and urban settings has become a popular hobby! Hens in a coop can be a fun and practical addition to your home garden. Learn how to get started and be successful in this program presented via Zoom by Orange County Extension Agent JK Yarborough.
Wednesday, March 15, 2023, 10:00am-12:00pm.
$5 fee. Registration is required at http://ocextension.eventbrite.com. 407-254-9200
Spring Vegetable Gardening (Online)
Presented by Orange County Extension Agent Calvin Gardner, this virtual class will cover vegetables that can be planted during Florida’s spring season, specifically cucurbits, nightshades, legumes, and crucifers. You learn how to plant, care for, and deal with possible pests/diseases for each of these families of plants.
Thursday, March 16, 2023, 10:00am-11:30am.
FREE! Registration required at http://ocextension.eventbrite.com. 407-254-9200
Spring Ranchers Forum (In Person)
Ranchers throughout Florida are invited to come to learn and celebrate the 24th Annual Spring Ranchers Forum at the Yarborough Ranch in rural Geneva, Florida, as guests of the Yarborough Family and the Central Florida Livestock Agents Group (CFLAG). The hands-on nature of the teaching makes it very popular with ranchers and farmers.
Friday, March 17, 2023, 8:00am-3:30pm.
$20 fee. Registration is required at http://ocextension.eventbrite.com. 407-254-9200
First Time Homebuyer Workshop - ENGLISH 3/17 & 3/24 (Online)
Learn the steps to home ownership and how to obtain an affordable mortgage in this 2-part online class offered via Zoom by a team of UF/IFAS Extension Agents, including Orange County Extension Agent Jenny Rodriguez. This homebuyer workshop meets the education requirements for down payment assistance programs.
Friday, March 17, 2022, 9:00am1:00pm.
Friday, March 24, 2022, 9:00am1:00pm.
$10 fee for both sessions. Registration is required at http://ocextension.eventbrite.com. 407-254-9200
Bat House Building Workshop (Online)
This class will go over a brief review of the bats of Florida and how to build a bat house that will hopefully attract bats in your area. Presented by Orange County Extension Agent JK Yarborough.
Tuesday, March 21, 2023, 6:30pm-7:00pm.
$3 fee. Registration is required at http://ocextension.eventbrite.com. 407-254-9200
Green Industries Best Management Practices (GI-BMP) (In-Person)
A science-based educational program for lawn care and landscape maintenance workers. Pre-requisite for the Urban Fertilizer License. Presented by Orange County Extension Agent Hannah Wooten, this class covers proper fertilization, pest control, irrigation, and cultural practices for landscape and pest control professionals.
Thursday, March 23, 2022. 8:15am-3:30pm. $30 fee. Registration required at http://ocextension.eventbrite.com. 407-254-9200
Strengthening Your Facilitation Skills (In-Person)
Learn to facilitate groups effectively and efficiently. This two-day training will teach you how to engage groups by utilizing proven facilitation methods and strategies. Presented by Kevin Camm, Orange County Extension Director. Registration fee includes lunch and materials.
Wednesday, March 29, 2023, 9:00am-5:00pm AND
Thursday, March 30, 2023, 9:00am-5:00pm.
$200 fee. Registration is required at http://ocextension.eventbrite.com. 407-254-9200
Canning Class (Online)
Learn the basics of the water bath and pressure canning. Presented by Orange County Extension Agent Hillary Ayers, this class will cover canning equipment, preserving food, canning methods, and food safety.
Thursday, March 30, 2023, 6:00pm-7:00pm.
FREE! Registration is required at http://ocextension.eventbrite.com. 407-254-9200
Comments
No comments on this item Please log in to comment by clicking here