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 November classes/events are listed below and on its events calendar.
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4-H Poinsettia Sale (Fundraiser)
Get festive and support Orange County 4-H with our pre-sale of gorgeous red, white, and pink poinsettias and poinsettia/mum bowls, ready in early December. Proceeds fund scholarships for youth programs, and you can also choose to donate plants to local senior centers! Pre-sale Through November 7, 2025. Suggested donations range from $10-$25.
Place orders at https://ocextension.eventbrite.com. 407-254-9200.
Fall Vegetable Gardening (In Person & Online)
Learn how to create a Florida vegetable garden that grows what you want to eat and produces throughout the fall season! Presented by Orange County Extension Agent Calvin Gardner, this class covers the science of how to grow better, healthier plants and ways that you can grow more garden vegetables with less work. Whether you are a seasoned gardener or just getting started, this class will help you on your way to a beautiful and bountiful fall garden.
Tuesday, November 4, 2025, 10:00am-11:30am.
$10 fee, in person OR $5 fee, online. Registration required at http://ocextension.eventbrite.com. 407-254-9200.
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, November 5, 2025, 5:00pm-8:00pm.
FREE! Registration required at http://ocextension.eventbrite.com. 407-254-9200.
First Time Homebuyer Workshop – ENGLISH 11/06 & 11/13 (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.
Thursday, November 6, 2025, 2025, 5:00pm-9:00pm.
Thursday, October 13, 2025, 2025, 5:00pm-9:00pm.
$10 fee. Registration required at http://ocextension.eventbrite.com. 407-254-9200.
Garden Tour (In Person)
Grab your gardening hat, sunglasses, and some comfy shoes, and join Orange County Extension Agent Dr. Heather Kalaman for a guided tour through our Exploration Gardens! See unique plants in our 12 themed gardens and learn about Florida-Friendly Landscaping™ principles, smart irrigation, vegetable gardening, and flower species to attract bees, butterflies, and beneficial insects. The tour includes educational materials and pollinator seed packets. Open to ages 13 and up!
Thursday, November 13, 2025, 10:00am-11:30am.
$10 fee. Registration required at http://ocextension.eventbrite.com. 407-254-9200.
Advanced Propagation for Gardeners (In Person)
Learn advanced methods of plant propagation, including layering and grafting, in this hands-on class. Led by Orange County Extension Agent Clarissa Chairez, this workshop begins indoors, then moves to the garden for live demonstrations. Plant propagation, the process of creating new plants, is a valuable skill for any gardener interested in expanding their landscape or sharing plants with others. Please bring a hat and water for the garden portion.
Friday, November 14, 2025, 9:30am-12:00pm.
$30 fee. Registration required at http://ocextension.eventbrite.com. 407-254-9200.
How to Grow Oyster Mushrooms (In Person)
Join us to learn about the basics of fungi and how to make an oyster mushroom grow bag! Presented by Orange County Extension Agent Calvin Gardner, this hands-on class will cover fungi anatomy, growth habits, and edible uses. Participants will also make a mushroom grow bag to take home.
Tuesday, November 18, 2025, 10:00am-11:30am.
$20 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 J.K. 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, November 19, 2025, 10:00am-12:00pm.
$5 fee. Registration required at http://ocextension.eventbrite.com. 407-254-9200.
First Time Homebuyer Workshop – SPANISH 11/19 & 11/20 (Online)
Learn the steps to home ownership and how to obtain an affordable mortgage in this 2-part 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, November 19, 2025, 5:00pm-9:00pm.
Thursday, November 20, 2025, 5:00pm-9:00pm.
$10 fee. Registration required at http://ocextension.eventbrite.com. 407-254-9200.
How to Grow Oyster Mushrooms (Online)
Join us to learn about the basics of fungi and how to make an oyster mushroom grow bag! Presented by Orange County Extension Agent Calvin Gardner, this webinar will cover fungi anatomy, growth habits, and edible uses.
Thursday, November 20, 2025, 10:00am-11:30am.
$5 fee. Registration required at http://ocextension.eventbrite.com. 407-254-9200.
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