By Wayne Hobbs, Interim County Extension Director and Environmental Horticulture Agent
The month of December is here and we have another busy month here at UF/IFAS Extension in Clay County. Our office has a bit of extra holiday cheer with some homemade decorations for the annual county door decorating contest and we are all working to wrap up on the year but our agents, staff, and volunteers are still here to help you with your questions and educational needs out in the community.
First, we do have some office closures this month for the holidays including:
Thursday, December 25th
Friday, December 26th
Thursday, January 1st
Public Workshops
Join us for one or more of the following workshops at our office or around the county this December!
UF/IFAS Financial Well-Being Series
Dates and Locations: December 2nd @ 12pm to 1pm or 6:30pm to 7:30pm
Description: Build your financial confidence and improve your financial wellness! Join us for the December session of our Virtual Financial Well-Being Series. This series offers practical, easy-to-apply strategies for you to manage your personal finances.
This month, learn all about different types of investment accounts and how you can start investing safely. You’ll get practical tips and easy-to-apply strategies so you can begin investing with confidence.
Each session is offered on the first Tuesday of the month at two convenient times, so you can choose which works best for you. Spend your lunch break with us from 12:00-1:00 PM or join us in the evening from 6:30-7:30 PM. Get more information and sign up at this link today!
Registration Link: Https://tinyurl.com/ufifasfinancialwell-being
Event: Monthly Master Gardener How-To Series
Date and Location: Monday, December 15th, 11:30am-12:30pm at UF/IFAS Extension Clay County Classroom
Description: Join us for our monthly, free Horticulture How-To advice series workshop to learn all about composting from the UF/IFAS Extension Clay County Master Gardener Volunteers. This will be held on Monday December 15th at 11:30 am and feel free to bring your lunch.
Event is located in the classroom in the rear of the UF/IFAS Extension Clay County office at 2463 SR16W, Green Cove Springs, FL 32043.
Registration Link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/monthly-gardening-how-to-series-compost-basics-tickets-1434889195209?aff=oddtdtcreator
Event: Certified Pile Burn Virtual Course
Date and Location: Tuesday, January 13th and January 14that 8am, Online
Description: Certified pile burners are trained to burn piles legally, safely, and efficiently. For more information about this certification, visit https://www.fdacs.gov/Forest-Wildfire/Education/Certified-Pile-Burner .
Registration Link: https://JanuaryPileBurn.eventbrite.com
Public Events
Event: Master Gardener Volunteer Plant Clinic at Orange Park Farmer’s Market
Date and Location: Sunday, December 7th, 10am to 3pm at 2042 Park Avenue, Orange Park, FL 32073
Description: Visit our UF/IFAS Extension Clay County Master Gardener Volunteers at the December Orange Park Farmer’s Market to get answers to your plant questions and learn more about how their program benefits the community!
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