UF IFAS Extension Orange County

10/20/2026

Looking for the perfect holiday gift? 🎁 Orange County 4-H is taking pre-orders for beautiful, floral-quality poinsettias in red, white and pink, along with festive poinsettia and mum bowls!

Every plant purchased supports Orange County 4-H youth by helping fund scholarships for camps, leadership events and competitions.

Donate plants to a senior living facility! The Orange County 4-H Youth Leadership Club will deliver them.

📅 Pre-order deadline: October 26 at 11:59 p.m.
💐 Suggested donations: $7–$20 per plant
📍 Pick-up location: UF/IFAS Extension Orange County, 6021 S. Conway Road, Orlando, FL 32812

🗓️ Pick-up dates:
• Thursday, December 3 | 9 a.m.–6 p.m.
• Friday, December 4 | 9 a.m.–4 p.m.

🎟️ Place your pre-order through Eventbrite!

10/20/2026

🌱♻️ Ready to turn your scraps into something great?

Join us for Composting 101 at Maitland Community Park! Learn the basics of backyard composting and discover simple ways to turn household and yard waste into nutrient-rich compost for your garden. 🌿

📅 Tuesday, November 10
⏰ 11 a.m. – 12 p.m.
📍 Maitland Community Park, 1400 Mayo Ave., Maitland, FL 32751
💲 $5 per person (additional fees apply)

🎟️ Register here: https://ocextension.eventbrite.com

Questions? Contact [email protected] or call 407-254-9200.

10/19/2026

📣 TWO NEW CLASSES JUST DROPPED!

We’re bringing new opportunities to our community to support brain health and heart health! 🧠

🧠 WITS Workout
In partnership with the Council on Aging, join us at the Orange County Multicultural Center for activities focused on memory recall, socialization, and brain health!

❤️ Keeping the Pressure Down
In partnership with Vibrant West Orange, learn how simple lifestyle changes can help lower your risk of hypertension and support a healthier heart.

Check out the flyers for more details and registration information! We hope to see you there! 🙌

10/19/2026

🥜 Oh boy! Could this get any butter? 👀💛

We’re still accepting peanut butter donations through the end of October for the Peanut Butter Challenge!

Help us make a difference in our Orange County community by dropping off a jar of peanut butter at any of the locations listed below. Every donation helps! 🥜

📍 DROP-OFF LOCATIONS

• UF/IFAS Extension Orange County: 6021 S. Conway Rd., Orlando, FL 32812
• Barnett Park: 4801 W. Colonial Dr., Orlando, FL 32808
• Bear Creek Recreation Complex: 1600 Bear Crossing Dr., Orlando, FL 32812
• Bithlo Park: 18501 Washington Ave., Orlando, FL 32820
• Capehart Park: 715 Capehart Dr., Orlando, FL 32822
• Fort Gatlin Recreation Complex: 2009 Lake Margaret Dr., Orlando, FL 32806
• Goldenrod Recreation Center: 4863 N. Goldenrod Rd., Winter Park, FL 32792
• Meadow Woods Recreation Center: 1751 Rhode Island Woods Cir., Orlando, FL 32824
• Silver Star Recreation Center: 2801 N. Apopka-Vineland Rd., Orlando, FL 32818
• South Econ Recreation Center: 3850 S. Econlockhatchee Trail, Orlando, FL 32829
• Renaissance Senior Center at South Econ Community Park: 3800 S. Econlockhatchee Trail, Orlando, FL 32829
• Tibet-Butler Preserve (Office): 8777 C.R. 535, Orlando, FL 32836
• West Orange Recreation Center: 309 S. West Crown Point Rd., Winter Garden, FL 34787

Thank you for helping us spread a little kindness throughout Orange County! 💛🥜

10/19/2026

Native plant enthusiasts, you may have seen the recent news regarding the reclassification of two wildflower species previously considered native to Florida. Check out this informative blog for a closer look at how we define native, naturalized, and invasive plants, along with important considerations for making informed plant selections moving forward!

Email 0 Facebook 0 Twitter 0 Reddit 0 X Linkedin 0 Stumbleupon 0 Two common and familiar wildflowers have gone the way of Blanketflower (Gaillardia pulchella) in recent weeks. The Atlas of Florida Plants as well as other sources like the Florida Wildflower Foundation now lists Tropical Sage (Salvia....

10/19/2026

📢 Class Cancellation Notice

Please be aware that the following classes have been canceled:

• October 15 – Beginner Backyard Birding
• October 28 – Post Purchase Webinar
• November 5 – Beginner Backyard Birding
• November 13 – gARTening Series: Greeting Card
• December 2 – Beginner Backyard Birding

We apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate your understanding!

🌱 To stay up to date on our programs and events, follow us on social media. To explore upcoming classes and register, visit our Eventbrite page!

🔗 https://ocextension.eventbrite.com

10/16/2026

Don't forget to preorder your poinsettias and support 4-H.

https://blogs.ifas.ufl.edu/orangeco/2025/09/25/its-time-to-order-4-h-poinsettias/

https://2026oc4hpoinsettiafundraiser.eventbrite.com

10/13/2026

🍂 November is calling, and we’ve got plenty of ways to grow, learn and have fun!

📅 Browse our upcoming events and register today through our Eventbrite! We can’t wait to see you there!