November 2024 Classes
Join us at the UF/IFAS Extension Brevard County Office for some fun learning experiences!
Youth Cheese Making Class
November 25 | 10 am - 12:30 pm & 3 pm - 5:30 pm
This class will focus on the basics of cheese making and provide a hands-on opportunity to make cheese! Parents must stay for the full duration of the class. Space is limited to 10 youth participants. Advance registration is required. Ticket sales end on November 18th at 11 pm.
Backyard Chicken Training
November 20 | 10 am - 12 pm
Learn all about raising and caring for chickens in urban environments! This class is taught virtually in partnership with UF/IFAS Extension Orange County.
Space Coast Golf & Turf Association Summer In-Service Seminar
November 7 | 8 am - 12 pm
Come hear from experts in the turf management world, network with colleagues and earn CEUs!
My Brevard Yard Site Visit (Non-HOA)
At your convenience, at your home! For non HOA site visits only
Need help with your yard? One of our Master Gardeners can come out to give advice and education on any issues you may have. We would love to help you build soil health, grow healthy plants, and protect the Indian River Lagoon or the St. Johns River! Once you register we will email you a short survey with details about your site and contact you about scheduling. If you are in an HOA see your site visit request at the bottom of this newsletter.
Brevard County Master Food and Nutrition Volunteer Program
Beginning in January |
Become a certified Master Food and Nutrition volunteer! As a volunteer, you would contribute to Extension education activities and programs that help people improve their lifestyles in ways that promote health, reduce disease and illness risk, and help reduce healthcare costs.
2025 Brevard County Master Gardener Volunteer Program
This is an interest check, classes will begin in January 2025
The Florida Master Gardener Volunteer Program relies on trained and dedicated volunteers interested in gardening and giving back to their communities. Master Gardeners have the opportunity to host plant clinics at their local libraries, tend to the Brevard Discovery Garden, perform site visits to help their fellow community members, and more. If this sounds like something you would be interested in, consider signing up for our next Master Gardener class!
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.
Commercial Landscape Site Evaluation (Condos, Hotels, HOAs, Businesses)
Available by appointment only
Having issues with your commercial landscape? A site evaluation can help you determine the most sustainable landscape maintenance practices for your location. We can assess your turf, landscape plants, palm, and tree health. Or, we can help your landscape become more Florida-Friendly!
You are receiving this newsletter because you have previously taken a class with us!
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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