Join us at the UF/IFAS Brevard Extension office for some fun learning experiences this April! Below is our current class list for the month.
Brevard County 4-H Fair & Market Poultry Auction
April 1 | 9 am – 1 pm
Join Brevard County 4-H for their annual Fair & Poultry Auction! Show your support by bidding on birds and silent auction items, speaking with current 4-H participants, and checking out completed projects.
Register on Eventbrite (optional): https://bit.ly/3Fj2eFm
2023 Florida-Friendly Landscaping Class [8-week series]
April 4 – May 23 | 9 am – 12 pm
Learn how to grow healthy plants & nutritious food and still protect the water quality of the Indian River Lagoon or the St. Johns River!
Register on Eventbrite: https://bit.ly/42c2vU3
Florida Master Naturalist Program – Coastal Systems
April 8 – May 20 | Registration closes on April 3 at 12 pm
Learn about the general ecology, habitats, and wildlife of Florida’s coastal systems!
Register online: https://bit.ly/3LhySef
Bycatch Reduction Devices (BRDs) for Recreational Crab Traps
If you own a recreational crab trap and need a BRD, stop by our Master Gardener Desk during regular business hours. These BRDs are FREE and are designed to keep terrapin turtles out of your traps.
Available at the UF/IFAS Brevard Extension office, Mon – Fri from 8 am – 5 pm (3695 Lake Dr., Cocoa, FL 32926); The Brevard County Farmers Market, Every Thursday from 3 pm – 6 pm (2500 Parkway Dr, Melbourne, FL 32935); or at the Titusville FWC office (1 A Max Brewer Memorial Parkway, Titusville, FL 32796).
Water Bath & Pressure Canning
April 8 | 10 am – 12:30 pm
Learn the basics of preserving your own food! We will cover two canning methods, water bath and pressure canning!
Register on Eventbrite: https://bit.ly/3mUQeTR
Child Passenger Safety Seminar
April 10 | 1 pm – 3 pm
April 26 | 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Learn how to install your child’s safety seat correctly. Eligible mothers may be able to purchase a car seat at a discounted rate.
Register on Eventbrite: https://bit.ly/3YL5FeK
Cooking in an Instant & Air Frying
April 12 | 12 pm – 2 pm
Learn how to use your pressure cooker and air fryer while learning some new recipes!
Register on Eventbrite: https://bit.ly/3yFC23X
Canning: Jams & Jellies
April 15 | 10 am – 12:30 pm
Learn how to make and preserve your own jams & jellies!
Register on Eventbrite: https://bit.ly/3TcZiQi
Limited Commercial Landscape Maintenance (LCLM) Pesticide License Workshop
April 17 | 8:30 am – 5 pm
This workshop & exam is required for the LCLM pesticide license (aka Round-up® license).
Register on Eventbrite: https://bit.ly/42d76pm
Backyard Chicken Training Class
April 19 | 10 am – 12 pm
Learn all about raising and caring for chickens in urban environments!
Register on Eventbrite: https://bit.ly/3yTmnyd
Hunter Safety Class
April 22 | 9 am – 4 pm
Join us to complete your Hunter Safety requirements!
Register online: https://bit.ly/3yAltXd
Florida-Friendly Landscaping Certified Professional Field Module
April 28 | 1 pm – 5 pm
This workshop offers the required Field Module for candidates seeking designation as Florida-Friendly Landscaping Certified Professionals.
Register on Eventbrite: https://bit.ly/3yzM7iK
The Ins & Outs of Starting a Food Business
April 29 | 9am – 1pm
Learn what it takes to start a food business in Florida! We’ll cover different types of food businesses, food safety, and more!
Register on Eventbrite: https://bit.ly/3m4CrKB
Child Safety Seat Checks
Available by appointment only
Schedule an appointment to have your child’s car seat checked, installed, or replaced!
Please call (321) 633-1702 or email brevard@ifas.ufl.edu to schedule an appointment
Commercial Landscape Site Evaluation
Available by appointment only
Having issues with your commercial landscape? Sign up today for a site evaluation to address your landscape management issues!
Register on Eventbrite: https://bit.ly/3jimEG3
4-H Outdoor Skills Club
Dates vary, meets twice a month | 9 am – 10:30 am
Perfect for kids 8+ who want to learn archery, shooting sports, and outdoor skills!
Contact Gus Koerner to attend: (321) 633-1702 or email gkoerner@ufl.edu
Soil Guardian Program
This is an ongoing program, sign up today!
Consider joining the Soil Guardian program to learn how to grow healthy plants and improve the water quality here in Brevard County!
Register on Eventbrite: https://bit.ly/3oAi3il
Florida Friendly Fishing Guide
This is an ongoing program, sign up today!
Get certified to become a Florida Friendly Fishing Guide! This online certification course covers science-based techniques that ensure minimal environmental footprint of fishing.
Register online: https://bit.ly/3xWyxqk
Scholarships available: https://bit.ly/3OwxW45
Download our April 2023 Class List