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About UF IFAS Extension Seminole County

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10/30/2026

NOVEMBER CALENDAR: Look ahead at the classes and events coming next month. We hope to see you there!

➡️Register today: https://www.eventbrite.com/o/7995917345

10/23/2026

FINAL FRIDAYS: Mark your calendars for a fun holiday-themed webinar! Learn best practices for growing your own food in your garden and tips for achieving a bountiful harvest.

🧙‍♀️This webinar is a special Halloween theme
🧙‍♀️Friday, October 30 | Noon to 1 p.m.
🧙‍♀️Register today: https://tinyurl.com/finalfridaywebinar

10/21/2026

WELLNESS WEDNESDAYS WITH WANDA: Date labels can be confusing but understanding what they really mean is one of the easiest ways to reduce household food waste.

In our first video of the Wellness Wednesdays with Wanda series, our Family & Consumer Sciences Agent, Wanda, breaks down common date labels like “Use By,” “Best By,” and “Sell By” so you can feel even more confident in your kitchen.🍳

➡️Stay tuned for more Wellness Wednesdays, where you can learn more tips on living well. If you have any questions for Wanda, please call: 407-665-5560

10/16/2026

IN THE FIELD: What's your favorite butterfly to spot in the garden?🦋

The Gulf fritillary is high on our list! This one was resting on passionfruit during a recent field day at the University of Florida IFAS Plant Science Research and Education Unit in Citra, FL.

Fun fact! Many Florida gardeners recognize passionflower as a favorite host plant for Gulf fritillary butterflies.

10/13/2026

CHEESEMAKING: Celebrate the holidays with homemade cheese! Learn simple cheesemaking techniques while exploring food preservation methods to help reduce food waste. Enjoy the satisfaction of making your own delicious cheese to share and savor this holiday season.

🧀October 20 | 1–2:30 p.m.
🧀UF/IFAS Seminole County Extension Office | 250 W. County Home Rd., Sanford
🧀Pre-registration is required and please follow the link to the new sign-up platform:
https://pears.io/events/fce/9770/

10/09/2026

FARM TO FORK RECAP: The rain couldn't stop this fun session where participants learned about vegetable gardening in cooler weather, which also included a how-to on water bath canning! Thank you to everyone who came out and learned something new.🫛

10/07/2026

4-H KNITTING CLUB: Interested in learning to knit?🧶

Join us for a fun, beginner-friendly interest meeting for youth ages 8–18, along with their parents and guardians! Learn the basics of knitting, explore fun project ideas, and find out more about what our 4-H Knitting Club has to offer.

📅Date: Wednesday, October 21
🕤Time: 5 p.m.
📍Location: The Crafted Kind in Lake Mary

🍀Register by October 19:
https://4-HKnittingClubInterestMeeting.4honline.com

10/03/2026

OCTOBER CALENDAR: The month is underway and we have a lot of great classes and events to offer.

➡️Register today: https://www.eventbrite.com/o/7995917345

Address

250 W County Home Road
Sanford, FL
32773

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 5pm
Tuesday	8am - 5pm
Wednesday	8am - 5pm
Thursday	8am - 5pm
Friday	8am - 5pm

Telephone

(407) 665-5560

Website

https://www.seminolecountyfl.gov/departments-services/parks-recreation/extension-services

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