Join us at the UF/IFAS Brevard Extension office for some fun learning experiences! Make sure to follow us on Eventbrite to be notified by email whenever we post a new class: https://brevardextension.eventbrite.com
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Discover 4-H Club
January 13 | 6pm – 7:30pm | Must RSVP to michelearoberts@ufl.edu By January 9th
Want to learn more about 4-H? Join the Discover 4-H club which meets once a month to see what 4-H is all about. This month you will learn the science of cheesemaking! The cost is just $10 per child. Please RSVP By January 9th.
My Brevard Yard Site Visit (Non-HOA)
At your convenience, at your home! | For non-HOA site visits only
Need help with your yard? One of our Master Gardeners can come out to give advice and education on any issues you may have. We would love to help you build soil health, grow healthy plants, and protect the Indian River Lagoon or the St. Johns River! Once you register we will email you a short survey with details about your site and contact you about scheduling. If you are in an HOA we have a different link for that!
Med instead of Meds
January 16 – February 27 | 2pm – 4pm or 6pm – 8pm
Learn to cook the Mediterranean Way! From fresh vegetables and heart-healthy olive oil to savory herbs and lean proteins, you’ll learn to prepare delicious dishes inspired by the sunny coasts of Greece, Italy, and beyond.
2025 Brevard County Master Gardener Volunteer Program
Classes will begin January 8th 2025 for Wednesday and January 11th for the Saturday class.
The Florida Master Gardener Volunteer Program relies on trained and dedicated volunteers interested in gardening and giving back to their communities. Master Gardeners have the opportunity to host plant clinics at their local libraries, tend to the Brevard Discovery Garden, perform site visits to help their fellow community members, and more. If this sounds like something you would be interested in, consider signing up for our next Master Gardener class!
Brevard County Master Food and Nutrition Volunteer Program
Beginning on January 27th. | The deadline to apply is January 13th
Do you enjoy cooking, eating, local food work, or just simply – food? If you answered yes to any of these, consider joining the Extension Master Food and Nutrition Volunteer (MFNV) program now! The 2025 application for the MFNV program is now open to Brevard County citizens! Join this program to help people improve lifestyles in ways that promote health, reduce disease and illness risk, and help reduce healthcare costs.
Health ROCKS!
January 14 – February 25 | 12:30pm – 2pm | Free
(Inspired to be Substance Free) This 4-H program is comprised of a series of fun and engaging activities for grades 6-8th. Youth participants will gain the knowledge, skills, and assets needed to make smart decisions about their own health, and the sense of empowerment needed to become advocates for others. Also accepting mentors 9th-12th grade.
To register, visit 4H Online and select the Health Rocks! Club
For questions please email Brevard@ifas.ufl.edu or call 321-633-1702.
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
Canning: Jams & Jellies
January 21st | 2pm – 4pm
Join us for a hands-on experience focused on the art of canning Jams and Jellies! Learn the process and take home your delicious creations.
Canning: Pickling Process
January 21st | 6pm – 8:30pm
Join us for a hands-on experience of pickling! Learn the pickling process for cucumbers and more, and take home your delicious creations.
Barnyard Challengers 4-H
January 27-March 17th (weekly meetings every Monday)| 6pm-7pm| Cost: $25.00
If you have a child, age 8 or older, with disabilities who would like to learn about poultry and have an opportunity to participate in the Brevard County Fair, or if you’re interested in becoming a mentor, we’d love to hear from you!
For more details or to sign up, please reach out to our Regional Specialized 4-H Agent, Vanessa Spero who can be reached at Vspero@ufl.edu
4-H Dog Obedience and Agility Workshop
Photo by Joe Caione on Unsplash
February 2,9,16 & 23 |Sundays| 3:30pm – 4:30pm|
*Coming in February! Brevard County 4-H and Paws for Pals present this Introduction to Dog Obedience and Agility workshop. The cost is $10 for all four classes. This class is open to youth ages 8 – 18 years old as of September 1, 2024. It is open to youth, whether they have a dog or not. If bringing your own dog, it must be at least one year old. Meeting place will be Manatee Cove Park Horse Arena in Merritt Island.
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.
Follow the market on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brevardcountyfarmersmarket
Learn more about the SNAP/FAB program here: https://tinyurl.com/FABTokens
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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