June 2015 - Orange County Extension Education Center

Don’t miss the Central Florida
Gardening TV Show!
J u n e 2 0 1 5 C a l e n da r o f E v e n t s
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Hidden Toxins in the Home
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Commercial
Pesticide
Applicator
License Testing
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ServSafe Training & Test
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Micro-Irrigation Basics
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Plant Propagation
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Plant Propagation
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Adopt a Tree
Summer Vegetable Garden
Plant Propagation
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Flowers that Beat the Heat What is Your Habitude
Workshop?
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FL Green Ind. Best Mgmt
Practices (GI-BMP)
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Review & Exams for
Orn/Turf and Pvt Ag App
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Be a Savvy Homeowner
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Start a Community/School
Garden
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FL Friendly Landscaping ™
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Micro-Irrigation Basics
Self‐guided tours are encouraged Monday thru Friday from 8 ‐ 5 Commercial Plant
Diagnostic Clinic
Tuesdays 1 pm - 4 pm
MREC, Apopka
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OC Cattlemen’s Pancake
Breakfast & Tailgate Event
Summer Vegetable Garden
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Orange and Vision TV
Brighthouse channels 488 & 492;
Comcast channels 9 & 98;
AT&T U-Verse channels 99
Digital channel Over-the-Air 29-2, 29-3;
and online at
http://www.orangetvfl.net
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Dehydrating &
Reconstitution Class PT 2
Plant Clinic
Residential Horticulture
Monday - Friday
8 am - 12 pm, 1 pm - 5 pm
Extension Education Center, Orlando
Tuesdays 9 am - 12 pm
MREC, Apopka
Dehydrating &
Reconstitution Class PT 1
Wednesdays 3 pm - 5 pm
Leu Gardens
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JOIN 4-H
For a list of clubs and times
for meetings visit
www.oc4-h.org
For more information call 407-254-9200
6021 S. Conway Road, Orlando, FL 32812
Visit us online at http://orange.ifas.ufl.edu
an Equal Opportunity Institution
For more information call 407-254-9229 or visit orange.ifas.ufl.edu
June 2015 Calendar of Events
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Hidden Toxins in the Home at the UF/IFAS Extension Orange County. 10am - 11am. $10 includes printed materials and refreshments. Keep your family
and pets safe by learning more about potential toxins in your home environment. Learn simple action steps to reduce exposures and improve air quality and
safety. Register online at http://oclivingwell.eventbrite.com.
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Commercial Pesticide Applicator License Testing at the UF/IFAS Extension Orange County. 8:30am - 12 noon. Must bring a valid picture ID. For further information, contact Chris Weber at 407-254-9214. Register online at https://pesticideexam.ifas.ufl.edu.
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ServSafe Training and Test at the UF/IFAS Extension Orange County. 8:30am - 5pm. $165 with textbook, $110 without. Participants receive a Certificate
from the University of Florida Food Safety and Quality Program and a National Restaurant Association Certification valid for five years. Advance registration
is required at http://www.eventbrite.com/e/orlando-fl-servsafe-managers-class-and-exam-tickets-.
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Micro-Irrigation Basics at the UF/IFAS Extension Orange County. 6 - 7:30pm. FREE without kit, $25 with kit. Retrofitting an irrigation system is easier
than it sounds. Changing an existing spray system or installing a new system to micro-sprays will save you money and water. In this interactive class, we will
teach homeowners the step-by-step process of converting parts of their irrigation system to micro-sprays for more efficient watering. Please register in advance
at http://www.gardenflorida.eventbrite.com.
Plant Propagation at the UF/IFAS Extension Orange County. 6 - 8pm. $10. In this hands-on class, participants will learn how to multiply plants from seed,
11 cuttings, and division. All three techniques will be practiced in class and participants will be able to take home their freshly propagated plants. Class is limited to
25 participants. Please register in advance at http://www.gardenflorida.eventbrite.com.
Plant Propagation at the UF/IFAS Extension Orange County. 2 - 4pm. $10. (Please see June 11 for full class description.) Pre-registration is required. Class
12 limited to 25 participants. Please register at http://www.gardenflorida.eventbrite.com.
Adopt-A-Tree Program at Dr. Phillips Park. 8am. For further information, call 407-254-9200. Must be Orange County Resident. Bring utility bill or other
proof of residency.
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What to do in the Summer Vegetable Garden at the UF/IFAS Extension Orange County. 9 - 10-:30am. $5. Summers are tough on the gardener and the
vegetable garden crops in Central Florida. Learn basic information about what to do in the vegetable garden in the summer. Some vegetables will do
well, many will be a challenge, and some don't work well at all. Learn to work with the season in the Central Florida vegetable garden. Please register in advance at http://www.gardenflorida.eventbrite.com.
Plant Propagation at the UF/IFAS Extension Orange County. 7 - 10pm. $10. (Please see June 11 for full class description.) Pre-registration is required. Class
limited to 25 participants. Please register at http://www.gardenflorida.eventbrite.com.
Flowers that Beat the Heat at the UF/IFAS Extension Orange County. 6:30 - 8pm. FREE. Summers in Florida can be difficult for plants. Learn which an-
16 nuals, perennials, and shrubs can beat the heat and provide you with color all summer long. Register in advance at http://www.gardenflorida.eventbrite.com.
What is Your Habitude Workshop? at the Renaissance Senior Center. 10 – 11am. FREE. Learn your Money Habitude to help better manage your money.
17 This workshop is a fun way to learn more about your habits and attitudes toward money so you may more effectively reach your financial goals. Preregistration required online at: http://oclivingwell.eventbrite.com. Call Lizette at 407 254 9218 for more information.
Florida Green Industries Best Management Practices (GI-BMP) at the UF/IFAS Extension Orange County. 7:45am - 4pm. CEUs available! Register
online at http://bmp.eventbrite.com (fees apply). For further information, contact Chris Weber at 407-254-9214.
Review & Exams for Ornamental/Turf and Private Ag Applicator at the UF/IFAS Extension Volusia County. 8am - 4pm. CEUs available! Registration
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What to do in the Summer Vegetable Garden at the Jesse Brock Community Center, Winter Garden. 6 - 7:30pm. $5. (Please see June 13 for full class description.) Please register in advance at http://www.gardenflorida.eventbrite.com.
Orange County Cattlemen’s Pancake Breakfast & Tailgate Educational Event at Tractor Supply Co., 16829 E. Colonial Dr., Orlando. 6:30 - 10am.
Give-a-ways throughout the morning. All proceeds to benefit youth in agriculture. For further information, call Dennis Mudge at 407-254-9200.
20 Florida Friendly Landscaping ™ at the UF/IFAS Extension Orange County. 9 - 10:30am. FREE. The Florida-Friendly Landscaping™ Program will help
you make better decisions in your landscaping practices with tips to guide you in plant choice, irrigation practices, fertilizer applications and pest control.
Please register in advance at http://www.gardenflorida.eventbrite.com.
Be a Savvy Homeowner at the UF/IFAS Extension Orange County. 6 - 9pm. $15 per household. Whether you’re a new homeowner or have been for many
22 years, this workshop is designed to help you and your family protect your asset. We will cover topics on how to protect & maintain your home, financial planning & budgeting, healthy homes and much more! Register online at http://oclivingwell.eventbrite.com.
So You Want to Start a Community/School Garden? at the UF/IFAS Extension Orange County. 6:30 - 8pm. $5. Growing vegetables in a community or
school garden provides many benefits including a place to grow fresh produce if you do not have a place in your home landscape, live in a condo or apartment
23 building, just don’t want to dig up your yard or want to create a learning experience for youth. Learn about the ten steps to a successful community/school
garden, what resources are available from the community and how to get started. Please register in advance at http://www.gardenflorida.eventbrite.com.
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Micro-Irrigation Basics at the UF/IFAS Extension Orange County. 9 - 10:30am. FREE without kit, $25 with kit. (Please see June 9 for full class description.) Please register in advance at http://www.gardenflorida.eventbrite.com.
Dehydrating and Reconstitution Class, Part 1 at the UF/IFAS Extension Orange County. 6 - 8pm. $15 for 2 part class Friday and Saturday. Today’s new
food dehydrators are easy and convenient to use. We’ll show you how to prepare fresh produce for dehydration in part one of this class. Register online at
http://oclivingwell.eventbrite.com.
Dehydrating and Reconstitution Class Part 2 at the UF/IFAS Extension Orange County. 9:30am - 12 noon. $15 for 2 part class Friday and Saturday. In
27 continuation of Friday’s class, we will demo a variety of recipes using dehydrated foods. Register online at http://oclivingwell.eventbrite.com.