From UF/IFAS
In Summary:
UF/IFAS Extension Orange County has released its schedule of December educational programs, providing residents with opportunities to learn about financial management, renters’ rights, homebuying, garden design, and urban chicken keeping. The month’s offerings include an online renters’ money management class, a two-part English-language first-time homebuyer workshop, an in-person guided garden tour, and a virtual course on raising backyard chickens. Led by knowledgeable Extension Agents, these programs aim to support local families, promote sustainable practices, and strengthen community well-being. Registration is required for all events.
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UF/IFAS Extension Orange County offers educational resources and information to residents and businesses through workshops, publications, and mass media, focusing on areas such as 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 designed for residents seeking income-based assistance programs or anyone looking to become a more savvy renter.
Wednesday, December 3, 2025, 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
FREE! Registration required at http://ocextension.eventbrite.com. 407-254-9200.
First Time Homebuyer Workshop – ENGLISH 12/05 & 12/12 (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, December 5, 2025, 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Friday, December 12 2025, 2025, 9:00 am-1:00 pm.
$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! Discover unique plants in our 12 themed gardens and learn about Florida-Friendly Landscaping principles, smart irrigation techniques, vegetable gardening, and flower species that attract bees, butterflies, and beneficial insects. The tour includes educational materials and pollinator seed packets. Open to ages 13 and up!
Thursday, December 11, 2025, 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
$10 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, December 17, 2025, 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
$5 fee. Registration required at http://ocextension.eventbrite.com. 407-254-9200.
Key Points:
December programs include classes on money management for renters, a two-part homebuyer workshop, a guided garden tour, and an urban backyard chicken course.
Workshops are taught by UF/IFAS Extension Agents and offered online or in person, depending on the program.
Registration is required, with fees varying by class; more information is available through the UF/IFAS Extension Orange County Eventbrite page.
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