April 2025 Upcoming Classes & Events
Join us at the UF/IFAS Extension Brevard County Office for some fun learning experiences!
Canning: The Pickling Process
April 3 | 2 pm - 4:30 pm
Join us at the UF/IFAS Extension Office to learn how to preserve your own food! This hands-on experience will focus on the pickling process for cucumbers and more. You will be able to take your food home, so please bring a box with you as the jars will still be hot.
Canning 101: Water Bath and Pressure Canning
April 3 | 6 pm – 8:30 pm
Join us to learn the basics of canning! This hands-on experience will focus on two canning methods: water bath and pressure canning. You will be able to take your food home, so please bring a box with you as the jars will still be hot.
4-H Fair & Market Poultry Auction
April 12th | 9 am - 1 pm | Open to the public!
Join us for the annual 4-H Fair and market poultry auction here at the Brevard County extension. Explore what 4-H offers your family while supporting youth in our community. There will be live animals, art exhibits, food, a silent auction, and a live poultry auction to end the day!
Discover 4-H Club
April 21st | 6 pm - 7:30 pm | Please RSVP to michelearoberts@ufl.edu By April 17th
Want to learn more about 4-H? Join the Discover 4-H club, which meets monthly to see what 4-H is all about and learn about various topics. This month, the topic will be about gardening! Please RSVP to michelearoberts@ufl.edu by 5 pm on April 17th.
Gardening Questions? Ask The MGs!
Brevard County Master Gardener volunteers | Monday - Friday, 9 am -5 pm (call ahead first)
Did you know you can contact our office with your gardening questions? Our knowledgeable Master Gardener volunteers will be happy to assist you! These dedicated volunteers are ready to educate Brevard County residents on soil testing, the soil food web, what to plant where, diagnostics on plant issues, and much more. Whether you're facing specific challenges in your yard or garden or simply seeking information, they’re here to help.
Email your questions to brevard-mg1@ifas.ufl.edu or call 321-633-1702 and select option 2. If you’d like to visit in person, our address is 3695 Lake Dr., Cocoa, FL 32926. We also have clinics in libraries throughout Brevard. Since this is volunteer-based, consider calling ahead to ensure someone will be at the desk for you.
Canning: Jams & Jellies
Saturday, April 5th | 9 am - 11:30 am
Join us at the UF/IFAS Extension Office to learn how to preserve your own food! This hands-on experience will focus on the jam and jelly-making process. You can take your food home, so please bring a box with you, as the jars will still be hot.
Honey Bee Festival
April 26th | 9 am - 2 pm | 3695 Lake Dr. Cocoa, FL. 32926
Join the Brevard Backyard Beekeepers for a fun day at the office!
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
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.
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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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Thank you so much. I look forward to attending some, if not alt, all of your classes. These are the simple things a lot if us learned growing up and thought we didn't need to retain and practice. Thank you for all of your reminders. I live in Palm Bay but it will be worth the drive.