UF/IFAS Extension
Orange County
UF/IFAS Extension Orange County provides education and information to residents and businesses through workshops, publications, and mass media in the areas of family life, youth development, natural resources, horticulture, and agriculture. Current classes/events are listed on our events calendar.
Contact
orange@ifas.ufl.edu
(407) 254-9200
6021 S. Conway Rd.
Orlando, FL 32812
4-H: Head, HEART, Hands, and Health
When people unfamiliar with 4-H are introduced to our organization, they may hear the name and see the clover emblem with an H on each of the four leaves and wonder “What do those H’s stand for?”
Head, Heart, Hands, and Health are the four H’s in 4‑H, and they are the four values members work on through fun and engaging projects.
As it is the month of February, I thought it was only fitting to focus on the "H" for "Heart
02/02/2022
When Life Gives You Turnips…
The fall gardening season is exciting, especially because it is the time that many people begin planting after their summer break from gardening. Eventually the fall season slows to an end when mother nature provides a freeze to clear out some of the seasonal crops
02/02/2023
This Arbor Day, Plant an Investment in a Greener Future
January 20 is Arbor Day in Florida, and this Friday, Extension offices throughout the state will be hosting tree planting workshops and tree giveaways. Florida gets a jump on national arbor day, which isn’t until April, because this is the time of year when young trees are easiest to transplant in our warmer climate
01/18/2023
Extension Solutions (for your life)
Did you know that Orange TV has been interviewing UF/IFAS Extension Orange County’s faculty and volunteers for 26 years for educational content?
UF/IFAS Emeritus Extension Agents Celeste White and Tom MacCubbin began Extension Solutions as co-hosts in 1997. The show provides up-to-date information on horticulture, agriculture, nutrition, financial management, and 4-H Youth Development topics
01/31/2023
Random Acts of Kindness Day
Many of us associate February with Valentines Day, but did you know that February 17th is “Random Acts of Kindness” Day?
What is a Random Act of Kindness? It is simply choosing to do something extra – whether it is big or small – to brighten another person’s day. The list of possibilities is endless, but if you are looking for inspiration, the The Random Acts of Kindness Foundation |
01/31/2023
Heart of the Matter
February is the month we bring awareness to both Black History and American Heart health. I’m a Black health and wellness educator, so as you might imagine, both topics are near and dear to my heart! Black history month honors Black Americans’ many achievements throughout U
01/31/2023
2023 GI-BMP in Orange County
That is right! Fertilizer is regulated in Florida and in Orange County and beyond!
Every person that applies fertilizer for hire is required by law to have a Limited Certification for Urban Landscape Fertilizer application.
That means we need more GI-BMP trainers, too! Email me: hwooten@ufl
01/30/2023
