Peanut Butter, Poinsettias, and Trees: UF/IFAS announces its October schedule of classes for Apopka and Orange County

UF/IFAS Extension continues its classes and programs for Apopka and Orange County residents in October

Peanut Butter Challenge (Food Drive)

This is UF/IFAS Extension’s annual jar collection to help local food pantries feed families in need. Accepting donations of unopened jars of peanut butter Monday-Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm, until October 31th at 6021 S. Conway Rd. 

Now through October 31, 2021, 5:00pm. 407-254-9200

4-H Poinsettia Sale (Fundraiser)

The Orange County 4-H Program is pre-selling red, white, and pink poinsettias in various sizes, as well as a beautiful poinsettia/mum bowl ready for the first week of December. Every plant sold generates funds for the Orange County 4-H Program to provide scholarships for youth to attend camps, leadership events, and competitions that support positive youth development. 

Pre-sale October 1st until November 7, 2022. Suggested donations range from $8-$15.

Place orders at https://ocextension.eventbrite.com. 407-254-9200

Adopt-A-Tree (In Person) 

Join our UF/IFAS Extension Master Gardener Volunteers at Dr. Phillips Community Park for our Adopt-A-Tree event! Open to all Orange County residents with proof of residency such as a driver’s license, utility bill, or photo I.D. Each household is eligible to receive two trees, and the trees may be planted on resident’s private property only. Trees are distributed on a first-come, first-served basis and varieties will vary based on availability, but all will be suitable to flourish in Zone 9B.  

Saturday, October 1, 2022, 8:00am-12:00pm or until trees are gone, whichever comes first.  No pre-registration or fee to participate. 407-254-9200   

Guided Garden Tour: In-person

Come for a guided tour of our Exploration Gardens at the Orange County Extension Center, hosted by Tia Silvasy, Orange County Florida-Friendly Landscaping™ Agent. See unique plants in our 12 themed gardens and get ideas for your landscape. You will learn about Florida-Friendly Landscaping principles, smart irrigation, vegetable gardening, and flower species to attract bees, butterflies, and beneficial insects.

Tuesday, October 4, 2022, 10:00am-11:30am. $10 fee. Registration required at http://ocextension.eventbrite.com. 407-254-9200

First Time Homebuyer Workshop - ENGLISH 10/6 & 10/13 (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.

Thursday, October 6, 2022, 5:00pm-9:00pm.

Thursday, October 13, 2022, 5:00pm-9:00pm.

$10 fee for both sessions. 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, October 6, 2022, 6:00pm-7:30pm. FREE! Registration required at: https://bit.ly/OCBEE101. 407-254-9200

Beekeeping 201 – Beekeeping Basics (In Person)

Come learn about the awesome hobby of beekeeping! Presented at the UF/IFAS Extension Seminole County by 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, October 7, 2022, 6:00pm-8:00pm. $10 fee. Registration 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, October 8, 2022, 9:00am-10:30am. $15 fee. Registration 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, October 11, 2022, 6:30pm-7:00pm. FREE! Registration required at https://forms.office.com/r/z5bahNzWxN 407-254-9200

First Time Homebuyer Workshop - ENGLISH 10/14 & 10/21 (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, October 14, 2022, 9:00am-1:00pm.

Friday, October 21, 2022, 9:00am-1:00pm.

$10 fee for both sessions. 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, October 19, 2022, 10:00am-12:00pm. FREE! Registration is required at https://bit.ly/OCchickenclass. 407-254-9200

First Time Homebuyer Workshop - SPANISH 10/20 & 10/27 (Online)

Learn the steps to home ownership and how to obtain an affordable mortgage in this 2-part online class offered in SPANISH 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.

Thursday, October 20, 2022, 9:00am-1:00pm.

Thursday, October 27, 2022, 9:00am-1:00pm.

$10 fee. Registration is required at http://ocextension.eventbrite.com. 407-254-9200

Florida-Friendly Plant Selection (In Person)

Learn about Florida-Friendly plants and how to choose the plants to match your site conditions to a healthy edible or ornamental landscape. Each participant will receive a copy of the new FFL Plant Selection Guide that shows you the sunlight, water, and pH ranges of over 250 plants. This class will be presented by Tia Silvasy, Orange County Florida-Friendly Landscaping™ Extension Agent. 

Tuesday, October 25, 2022, 10:00am–11:30am.$10 fee. Registration is required at http://ocextension.eventbrite.com. 407-254-9200

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