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.
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, June 7, 2023, 2:00pm-5:00pm
FREE! Registration required at http://ocextension.eventbrite.com. 407-254-9200
Guided Garden Tour (In Person)
Come for a guided tour of our UF/IFAS Extension Orange County Exploration Gardens hosted by Extension Agent Clarissa Chairez. 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, June 13, 2023, 10:00am-11:30am.
$5 fee. Registration required at http://ocextension.eventbrite.com. 407-254-9200.
Orange County Master Gardener Volunteer Informational Meeting (Online)
Join us for an informational meeting to learn how to become an Orange County Master Gardener Volunteer! The Master Gardener Volunteer Program is an outreach program composed of UF/IFAS Extension certified volunteers who are trained to provide research-based horticultural education to Florida residents. If you are an Orange County resident who is interested in learning more about this program and how you can become a Master Gardener Volunteer, then this informational meeting is for you!
Tuesday, June 13, 2023. 2:00pm-3:00pm.
FREE! Registration required at http://ocextension.eventbrite.com. 407-254-9200
Canning Class (Online)
Learn the basics of 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.
Tuesday, June 13, 2023, 6:00pm-7:00pm.
FREE! Registration required at http://ocextension.eventbrite.com. 407-254-9200
gARTening Series: Air Plant Palooza (In Person)
Learn about air plants! These odd-looking plants are eye-catching and very low maintenance. In this class presented by Orange County Extension Agent Clarissa Chairez, you will design an air plant seashell and cork magnet!
Friday, June 16, 2023, 2:00pm-3:00pm OR
Friday, June 16, 2023, 6:00pm-7:00pm.
$15 fee. Registration required at http://ocextension.eventbrite.com. 407-254-9200
4-H Environmental Explorers Camp (In Person)
Our 4-H Environmental Explorers Camp, for kids from 8-12 years old as of 9/1/22, will use fun and engaging activities to discover plants, animals, and their habitats, appreciate Florida nature, and encourage positive changes to better the environment. Registration deadline is June 5th, 2023.
Monday, June 19 - Friday, June 23, 2023, 8:00am 12:00pm.
$75 fee. Scholarships are available for families that qualify.
Registration and information: https://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, June 21, 2023, 10:00am-12:00pm.
$5 fee. Registration required at http://ocextension.eventbrite.com. 407-254-9200
First Time Homebuyer Workshop - SPANISH 6/22 & 6/29 (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.
Thursday, June 22, 2023, 9:00am-1:00pm.
Thursday, June 29, 2023, 9:00am-1:00pm.
$10 fee. Registration required at http://ocextension.eventbrite.com. 407-254-9200
Orange County Master Gardener Volunteer Informational Meeting (In Person)
Join us for an informational meeting to learn how to become an Orange County Master Gardener Volunteer! The Master Gardener Volunteer Program is an outreach program composed of UF/IFAS Extension certified volunteers who are trained to provide research-based horticultural education to Florida residents. If you are an Orange County resident who is interested in learning more about this program and how you can become a Master Gardener Volunteer, then this informational meeting is for you!
Tuesday, June 27, 2023. 10:30am-12:00pm.
FREE! Registration required at http://ocextension.eventbrite.com. 407-254-9200
The UF/IFAS Extension Orange County 4-H Program is open to all youth ages 5-18 without regard to race, creed, color, religion, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, political opinions, or affiliations.
An Equal Opportunity Institution.
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