Thinking about forming a 4-H Club? If so, now is an ideal time to start the process. Our 4-H community clubs typically break for the summer, but the 4-H staff are still here ready to guide you through the important and (sometimes time-consuming) ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Clubs & Volunteers
Join us for strength training classes! These classes are designed for mid-life and older adults and include progressive resistance training. Classes are open to anyone 18 and older. The StrongPeople StrongBodies program is based upon years ... READ MORE
Category: Events, Health & Nutrition, WORK & LIFE
An approaching hurricane can be a stressful event for children. Storm tracks are in the media 24/7, and most kids are keenly aware of how the adults around them are responding to the forecast. Involving your children in the preparation process ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Disaster Preparation, Relationships & Family, UF/IFAS Extension
Hurricane season is from June 1 to November 30, but storms can happen any time the weather conditions are right. Anticipating the arrival of a hurricane or any severe storm strikes fear and anxiety in the people in its path for a good reason. ... READ MORE
Category: Disaster Preparation, Home Management, Money Matters, Relationships & Family, UF/IFAS Extension, WORK & LIFE
With hurricane season starting, it’s important to remember to plan ahead. Before a storm hits, you want to be sure that you have non-perishable food items on hand. These items do not need to be refrigerated and are safe to eat if you lose ... READ MORE
Category: Disaster Preparation, Food Safety, UF/IFAS Extension, WORK & LIFE
That is right! Fertilizer is regulated in Florida and in Orange County and beyond! You are required to learn about it and follow the rules. We want to keep things interesting and beneficial for you, the landscape professionals. This year, UF/IFAS ... READ MORE
Category: Events, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Management, Horticulture, Lawn, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease, Turf, UF/IFAS Extension, Water, Wildlife
It's May, which means warmer weather, blooming plants, and it's National Bike Month! Since 1956, the League of American Bicyclists has promoted May as National Bike Month, and communities all across America are celebrating. Riding a bicycle ... READ MORE
Category: Health & Nutrition, UF/IFAS Extension
June 1st is the first day of the 2025 hurricane season in the Eastern part of the United States. The 2024 season is a reminder of how active and unpredictable hurricane activity can be, with multiple named storms impacting our region. With the ... READ MORE
Category: AGRICULTURE, Disaster Preparation, HOME LANDSCAPES, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Extension, WORK & LIFE
BEWARE! AFTER THIS CLASS, YOU WILL NEVER LOOK AT PALMS THE SAME AGAIN! Palms are popular plants that represent a slice of Florida paradise! There is a science to growing pretty palms that will thrive in Florida, from wild places to managed ... READ MORE
Category: Events, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, HOME LANDSCAPES, Horticulture, Pests & Disease, Professional Development, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Extension
The First Step of Gardening Have you ever wanted to start a garden but just didn't know where to begin? Look no further, because the first step to gardening is to pick the right site. Choosing the correct site won’t just put your plants ... READ MORE
Category: Fruits & Vegetables, HOME LANDSCAPES, Horticulture, UF/IFAS Extension