Fresh Picks: The Month’s Classes

As we head into summer, it’s a great time to build new skills and plan ahead. Our May classes include opportunities to learn about gardening, sustainability, financial well-being, and healthy living through practical, research-based programs.

Browse the schedule below and mark your calendar.


Ready to Register?

View full class descriptions, dates, and registration details at:
ocextension.eventbrite.com

Many classes fill quickly, so early registration is encouraged.


May 2026 Class & Event Lineup

Health & Finance

5/13 – Take Control of Your Money for Renters (Online)
5/15 & 22 – First-Time Homebuyer Workshop – English (Online)
5/27 – First-Time Homebuyer Workshop – Spanish (Online)

Gardening & Sustainability

5/2 – Contemporary Trends in Companion Planting @ Mead Gardens
5/14 – How to Grow Microgreens
5/16 – Adopt-A-Tree @ Dr. Phillips Park
5/19 – How to Grow Microgreens
5/20 – Basics of Landscaping
5/27 – Urban Backyard Chicken Class (Online)

Master Gardener Volunteer Pop-Up Plant Clinics

5/7 – Chickasaw Branch Library
5/8 – South Creek Branch Library
5/9 – West Oaks Branch Library

May events list on a bright orange background with UF/IFAS Extension and Orange County logos with a QR code to ocextension.eventbrite.com for registration.


Don’t see something that fits your schedule? New classes are added regularly. Check back often or follow UF/IFAS Extension Orange County on social media for updates on upcoming programs.


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Posted: April 27, 2026
Last Updated: April 27, 2026



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