Join us at the UF/IFAS Extension Brevard County Office for some fun learning experiences!
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Master Gardener FFL Garden Tours
May 3rd | 9 am – 2 pm | Open to the public | Must register spaces are limited
Dreaming of a yard that’s both gorgeous and eco-friendly? Join the Brevard County Master Gardeners for a fun, educational day as you explore beautiful landscapes designed with Florida-friendly practices in Cocoa, Rockledge, and Titusville!
Canning: The Pickling Process
May 8 | 6 pm – 8:30 pm | Registration Deadline: May 5th at 5 PM
Join us at the UF/IFAS Extension Office to learn how to preserve your own food! This hands-on experience will focus on the pickling process for cucumbers and more. You will be able to take your food home, so please bring a box with you as the jars will still be hot.
Canning 101: Water Bath and Pressure Canning
May 10 | 9 am – 11:30 am
Join us to learn the basics of canning! This hands-on experience will focus on two canning methods: water bath and pressure canning. You will be able to take your food home, so please bring a box with you as the jars will still be hot.
Discover 4-H Club Meeting
May 19th | 6 pm – 7:30 pm | Please RSVP to michelearoberts@ufl.edu
Want to learn more about 4-H in Brevard County? Join the Discover 4-H club, which meets monthly to see what 4-H is all about and learn about various topics. You must RSVP to michelearoberts@ufl.edu.
Canning: Jams & Jellies
May 8 | 2 pm – 4:30 pm
Join us at the UF/IFAS Extension Office to learn how to preserve your own food! This hands-on experience will focus on the jam and jelly-making process. You can take your food home, so please bring a box with you, as the jars will still be hot.
Backyard Chicken Class Now Available!
May 21st | 6 pm – 8 pm | 3695 Lake Dr., Cocoa, FL. 32926
Don’t miss out on this opportunity to learn how to raise happy and healthy chickens right in your own backyard. Sign up now and get ready to embark on your backyard chicken journey!
Mental Health First Aid
May 29th | 9 am – 4 pm | Deadline to Register is May 21st by 5 pm
During the course, you’ll build the skills and confidence to reach out and provide initial support to struggling people. You’ll also learn how to help connect them to appropriate support.
Gardening Questions? Ask The MGs!
Brevard County Master Gardener volunteers | Monday – Friday, 9 am -5 pm (call ahead first)
Email your questions to brevard-mg1@ifas.ufl.edu or call 321-633-1702 and select option 2. If you’d like to visit in person, our address is 3695 Lake Dr., Cocoa, FL 32926. They also hold clinic hours in libraries throughout Brevard. Since this is volunteer-based, consider calling ahead to ensure someone will be available.
Brevard County Farmers Market
Every Thursday at the Regional Pavilion inside Wickham Park | 3 pm – 6 pm
Join us at the market to discover a variety of homemade food from local businesses! There are many unique products like grass-fed beef, Fresh from Florida produce, spices, honey, jams, coffee, nut butters, microgreens, edible plants, a variety of baked goods and vegan desserts, olive oil, salsas, and more! We also participate in the Fresh Access Bucks (FAB) token program! This program allows SNAP recipients to buy fresh produce and other goodies with their food stamp benefits.
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 a minimal environmental footprint from fishing.
Scholarships available: https://bit.ly/3OwxW45
The University of Florida is committed to providing universal access to all of our events. For disability accommodations such as sign language interpreters and listening devices, please contact the UF/IFAS Brevard County Extension Office at brevard@ifas.ufl.edu or (321) 633-1702 at least 2 weeks in advance. Advance notice is necessary to arrange for some accessibility needs.
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