UF/IFAS Lake County Extension

10/10/2026

𝗙𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗙𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗮𝗹 𝗵𝗮𝘀 𝗯𝗲𝗲𝗻 𝗣𝗢𝗦𝗧𝗣𝗢𝗡𝗘𝗗. 𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀: 𝗡𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟳-𝟴.

We apologize for the inconvenience. This decision was made on Thursday, taking into account forecasted weather due to Hurricane Isaias.

We hope to see you next month for plant, craft, and food vendors as well as educational talks and our 4-H Open House.

10/08/2026

Due to the weekend forecast, we have postponed our 2026 Fall Festival & Plant Sale to November 7-8, 2026! We apologize for this inconvenience!

10/07/2026

Join us this fall to learn the basics of water bath canning, food safety and other tips on jams, preserves, and jellies. Each participant will make a jar of pear apple jam to take home! We are offering an afternoon class and an evening class.
Register below, space is limited.

Afternoon Class: https://bit.ly/4ekpELN

Evening Class: https://bit.ly/4i7kHbu

10/06/2026

Join us for a 4-week series to learn more about the DASH eating pattern to support a healthier blood pressure! Participants will learn how this style of eating can fit into everyday life through simple, affordable, and practical nutrition strategies. Each class includes a lecture, recipe demonstration, and sampling.

Register: https://bit.ly/4zgCAdO

10/06/2026

Looking to keep your grocery bill down, while still keeping health in mind? Try these tips on your next trip to the grocery store. Comment below any tips listed here that was helpful.

10/05/2026

Come on out and join us this weekend for our 2026 Fall Festival and Plant Sale! 🍂 🍁 🎃

10/05/2026

You don't want to miss our upcoming class, Smart Meal Prep: Take Back Your Time and Health. This program is designed to help you get started in healthy meal preparation or expand on what you are currently doing. Learn smart strategies to meal prep without stress. Each participant will receive a meal prep inspiration booklet, and a sample from the recipe demonstration.

Date: October 13, 2026
Time: 10:30am - 11:30am
Location: Lake County Extension Office, 1951 Woodlea Rd
Tavares, FL 32778
Cost: $10 per person
Registration: https://bit.ly/4xAMmHo

10/02/2026

Stop by and visit our Plant Clinic, open Monday through Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.! 🌿

Have questions about your plants, lawn, insects, or landscape? Our UF IFAS Extension Lake County Master Gardeners are here to help. Bring in your samples, photos, or questions, and let us help you find solutions for a healthier, Florida-friendly landscape.

Have a plant problem? Our Master Gardener Volunteers can help! 🌱
The UF/IFAS Extension Lake County Master Gardener Volunteer Plant Clinic provides research-based gardening information and recommendations for Lake County residents.
• Identify plants, insects & weeds
• Diagnose diseases & insect damage
• Test soil pH
• Troubleshoot nutrient & chemical injury issues
• Answer questions about plants, trees, soil & more

📅 Monday–Friday | 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
📍 1951 Woodlea Rd, Tavares
📞 352-343-4101
📧 [email protected]

09/25/2026

Calling all youth, have you signed up for Culinary Crew? Spots are filling up, reserve your seat now!
Join the fun with Lake County 4-H Culinary Crew! This program will expand your child's ability to prepare healthy and delicious foods through learning-by-doing. Youth will learn a variety of cooking skills such as food safety, knife skills (using plastic training knives), cooking methods, nutrition, and meal planning!
✅ Open to ages 7-14 as of September 1st
✅ Hands-on learning opportunities
✅ Life skill development
✅ Make new friends and have fun!
✅ Meeting dates listed on the flyer
✅ Each club meeting is from 4:30pm - 6:00pm
To register: https://4honline.com/ #/landing
Questions? Contact Lori Johnson at [email protected] or Stephanie Klein at [email protected]