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Please Note: The events listed below include classes and programs taught by agents of the University of Florida IFAS. Most classes are FREE or require a minimal fee. Programs and classes may be scheduled for community organizations. Classes may be cancelled due to low attendance. In-service training for employees can also be arranged. |
| :: JANUARY 2010 :: | ||
| :: FEBRUARY 2010 :: | ||
Feb. 1 - 5
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Gardening for Dummies: 5-class series | 6:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. This series of classes provides information on how to successfully plant a vegetable garden, care for your lawn, tips to correctly prune trees and shrubs, and other topics. See class schedule for detailed information. Cost: $25.00 |
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Feb. 2
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ServSafe® Commercial Food Handler Certification Training & Exam | 8:45 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Provides training which enables food managers and staff to offer Florida consumers food that is prepared in a clean and safe environment. more...
Cost: $110.00 for class and exam; $165.00 for class,
exam and textbook
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Mar. 4 |
Home Buying Short Course: 4-class series | 6:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. This series of classes is essential for home buyers who wish to avoid stressful, discouraging, time consuming, and costly road blocks. This short course consist of a series of four classes addressing issues related to purchasing a home. Dates/topics covered:
Cost: $15.00
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Mar. 13 & 14
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Master Gardener Spring Festival | Sat. 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Sun. 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Biggest plant sale and gardening expo in the area! Large variety of plants and garden décor, educational booths, in-garden talks and seminars including Growing Local, Eating Local, Solutions to Common Lawn Problems, Dooryard Fruit Production and more...
Admission: $1.00, kids 12 and under free |
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Apr. 6 |
CORE and Private Applicator Training | 8:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. Exam to follow. 6 CEUs. Cost: $10.00 |
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Apr. 13 |
Ornamental & Turf Pesticide Training | 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Exam to follow. 4 CEUs. Cost: FREE |
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Apr. 13 |
Who Gets Grandma's Yellow Pie Plate? | 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. The transfer of non-titled property is an issue that impacts families on multiple levels. All families have objects they place a sentimental value on. Having a plan in place has the potential for a casual exchange rather than a heated familial debate. This course teaches you how to put a plan in place for those sentimental items that are passed along in families. Cost: FREE |
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Apr. 19 -24 |
What we choose to do today will impact the earth for many
generations. Plant-It Earth Week is a
collection of educational programs that will embrace others to
evaluate and encourage positive actions to improve our
surrounding and help protect our valuable resources for future
generations. Activities include free seminars, vendor booths,
kayaking trips, informative nature walks, as well as
kid-friendly activities like movie night and birdhouse
building. For complete listing of events,
click here. Place: Extension
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Begins Apr. 21 |
Home Buyer Short Course | 5:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. This four-part series is essential for home buyers who wish to avoid stressful, discouraging, time-consuming, and costly road blocks. This short course consist of a four classes, held on Wednesday evenings. Dates/topics covered are:
Cost: $15.00 |
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Apr. 27
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Automotive Upkeep for Dummies | 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Learn strategies to prepare yourself for the big purchase before you go to the car lot.
Cost: FREE
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May 3-5 |
Southeast Pest Management Conference | 8:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. For more information or to register click here. Place: University of Florida, Gainesville
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Begins May 4 |
Financial Management Short Course | 1:00 p.m. This three part series includes discussions on prioritizing, developing a savings strategy and keeping organized records. Class dates are May 4, 11, and 18. Cost:
Free
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May 11 |
Best Management Practices Workshop
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3:00 p.m.
4 CEUs.
Cost: $25.00
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Master Gardener Summer Plant Sale
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2:00 p.m. (or until sold out)
Add some splendor to your yard with native and Florida-Friendly plants! Patrons will enjoy a fabulous array of plants for sale that have a proven record of doing well in Marion County. Varieties include spring and summer flowering perennials, vines, and shrubs. There will also be a good selection of young shade and fruit trees, other than citrus, that grow well in our area. Rain barrels and environmentally-friendly Melaleuca mulch will also be on sale. For more information click here. Cost:
Free
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Begins June 1 |
Take Charge of Your Diabetes | 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. This program focuses on self-management education which is a key step in improving quality of life for adults with type 2 diabetes. This program is a series of classes. Class dates are June 1, 8, 15, 22, 29; July 6, 13, 20; and August 24.
Cost: $25.00
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June 1 |
Money Talk for Women | 1:00 p.m. This is a program based on research findings about women and financial resources.
Cost: Free
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June 5 & 12 |
Home Buyer Education | 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. This 2-part course is essential for home buyers who wish to avoid stressful, discouraging, time-consuming, and costly road blocks. This short course consist of two classes, each being held on a Saturday. Topics covered are:
Cost:
$15.00
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June 9 |
Master Gardener Orientation | 10:00 a.m. If you are thinking of becoming or just interested in learning more about the Master Gardener program, this class is for you. Discover all the ins and outs of what the Master Gardener program is all about through the eyes of current members.
Cost: Free
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June 30
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ServSafe® Commercial Food Handler Certification Training & Exam | 8:45 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Provides training which enables food managers and staff to offer Florida consumers food that is prepared in a clean and safe environment. Upon successful completion of the training, participants will receive a certificate of achievement from the University of Florida Food Safety and Quality Program. Once you pass the ServSafe® Manager's exam, you will receive a national certification valid for five years. Certification is required in Florida for food managers of all establishments licensed by the Department of Business and Professional Regulations, the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services and selected licensees of the Department of Health.
Cost: $110.00 for class and exam; $165.00 for class,
exam and textbook
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July 1, 8, 15 &22 |
Home Buyer Education | 5:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. This 4-part course is essential for home buyers who wish to avoid stressful, discouraging, time-consuming, and costly road blocks. This short course consist of four classes, each being held on a Saturday. Topics covered are:
Cost:
$15.00
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July 5 - 9 |
Whether your child is a member of 4-H or not, come enjoy a week of overnight camping fun at the 4-H Camp Ocala in the Ocala National Forest. There'll be loads of fun activities like kayaking, archery, crafts, orienteering, and swimming! Based on year’s theme of “Who’s Your Super Hero," we will be exploring the many ways in which everyday heroes impact our lives and the ways in which we can become heroes for others! Camp is open to youth ages 8 (as of September 1, 2009) to 13 and is run by the University of Florida 4-H Youth Development Program. There will be a mandatory meeting for parents and youth interested in attending this camp on Tuesday, June 1 at 6 pm in the new Extension Service Auditorium on Jacksonville Road. See flyer... Cost: $210.00 per child,(includes meals, lodging, supplies, a camp t-shirt, and daily canteen)
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July 19 |
Container Gardening | 11:00 a.m. Want to learn how to successfully grow plants in containers? Master Gardener, Madeline Braisted, will present an informational class on the “how to” of container gardening. Cost:
Free
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July 29 |
The Conservation Balancing Act | 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Our consciousness is heightened; we are committed to be better stewards of our resources, particularly energy and water. This program is devoted to conserving resources in the home, without losing the benefits of either. Cost:
Free
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July 31 - Aug 1 |
Florida Small Farms Alternative Enterprises Conference Includes many activities that benefit small farmers including:
For more information about the event and how to participate, see website. Cost:
see website
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Aug 2 - 23 |
This 4-part series is essential for home buyers who wish to avoid stressful, discouraging, time-consuming, and costly road blocks. Course consist of four separate classes. See schedule below:
Cost: $15.00
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Aug 5 |
Goal Setting and Prioritizing | 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Whether you're struggling with debt or want to save for the future, learn how to set short-term, intermediate and long-term financial goals. Cost:
Free
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Aug 9 |
The Basics of Nutrition and Diabetes | 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Class covers the basics of healthy food choices and meal planning for people with type 2 diabetes. Cost:
Free
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Aug 11 |
ServSafe® Commercial Food Handler Certification Training & Exam | 8:45 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Provides training which enables food managers and staff to offer Florida consumers food that is prepared in a clean and safe environment. Upon successful completion of the training, participants will receive a certificate of achievement from the University of Florida Food Safety and Quality Program. Once you pass the ServSafe® Manager's exam, you will receive a national certification valid for five years. Certification is required in Florida for food managers of all establishments licensed by the Department of Business and Professional Regulations, the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services and selected licensees of the Department of Health. See website for more information. Cost: $110.00 for class and exam; $165.00 for class,
exam and textbook
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Aug. 21 |
Everything you want to know about gardening and more! We'll have a variety of vegetable seeds & seedlings plants for sale, plant containers, melaleuca mulch, soil amendments, potting mix, compost bins, fruit trees, micro-irrigation kits, rain barrels and other related items. Take advantage of our indoor seminars on a variety of garden-related topics, as well as hands-on, in-garden demonstrations. Enjoy one of our instructor-lead tours of the beautiful on-site University of Florida IFAS demonstration gardens. In addition to the garden tours, Master Gardeners will also be available answer questions throughout the event.
*** Click here for a Schedule of Events ***
Cost:
Free
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Aug 26 |
Diabetes Support Group | 2:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. For adults with type 2 diabetes interested in discussing diabetes, eating plans, physical activity, medications and other related topics. Cost:
Free
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| :: SEPTEMBER 2010 :: | ||
Sept 2 |
Lawn Care | 10:30 a.m. Informational talk on how to care for lawns in North-Central Florida. Cost: Free
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Sept 4 |
Organic Gardening | 2:00 p.m. Learn about natural fertilizers and pesticides you can use in your landscape and garden. Cost: Free
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Sept 14 |
Square Foot Gardening | 2:00 p.m. Come learn about the revolutionary way to grow more in less space - saving you time and money! Cost: Free
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Sept 16 |
Diabetes Support Group | 2:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. For adults with type 2 diabetes interested in discussing diabetes, eating plans, physical activity, medications and other related topics. Cost: Free
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Sept 16 |
Keeping Organized Records | 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Record keeping seems like an intimidating task, yet it is neither time-consuming nor difficult to keep a finger on your financial pulse. Learn the simplicity of ordered records. Cost: Free
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Sept 20-24 |
Five-part series of classes on Florida-Friendly gardening. Learn how to implement the nine Florida-Friendly Landscaping™ principles into your yard. Topics covered:
Cost: $25.00 (covers all five classes, snacks and course materials)
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Sept 21 |
Square Foot Gardening | 2:00 p.m. Come learn about the revolutionary way to grow more in less space - saving you time and money! Cost: Free
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| :: OCTOBER 2010 :: | ||
Oct. 9 |
Master Gardener Fall Gathering Plant Sale | 8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. or until sold out Plants of all types will be available for sale, including natives, exotics, annuals, perennials, houseplants, butterfly attractors, herbs, ground covers, fruit and shade trees. Other items for sale are melaleuca mulch, rain barrels, compost bins, fertilizer, micro-irrigation kits, gardening publications, and a large variety of seeds. No pets are allowed at the event. Cost:
Free
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Dec. 7 |
4-H Holiday Bake Sale | 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. The annual 4-H Bake Sale is a community service project, where
4-H’ers compete for awards in different categories including drop,
bar and roll. The cookies are then packaged in a large mixed variety
and sold to the public. With the holidays fast approaching, these
make great gifts. You will also be helping those less fortunate in
our community, because all proceeds will be donated to the "Food 4
Kids" program. Cost: $5.00 per container |
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Dec. 19 |
Agricultural Hall of Fame 2011 Deadline Do you know someone, living or deceased, who has made tremendous achievements in the furtherance of agriculture in Marion County? The Marion County Extension Service is accepting nominations for the 2011 Marion County Agricultural Hall of Fame. Selected candidates are inducted at the annual Agricultural Hall of Fame banquet, held in mid April. Anyone can submit a nomination on behalf of a candidate. Application forms are available online. Cost: Free |
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Plant-It
Earth Week 
4-H Camp Ocala: Overnight Camp for Youth 
Home Buyer Short Course
Vegetable Garden Expo
Gardening for Dummies