Alachua County Extension Calendar
For persons requiring special accommodations, please contact the respective Extension Agent at (352) 955-2402 (voice) or TDD/TYY (352) 955-2406 or at the Alachua County Extension Office, 2800 NE 39th Avenue, Gainesville FL 32609. Please contact the Extension Office at least five working days prior to the program so that proper consideration may be given to the request.
For more information about the Alachua County Extension Service's programs, please contact the Alachua County Extension Office at 352/955-2402 (Voice), 352/955-2406 (TDD/TYY), 352/334-0122 (FAX) or e-mail at Alachua@ifas.ufl.edu.
Unless otherwise noted, programs are held at the Alachua County Extension Office.
November 2009
2009 Food Safety & Quality Program
November 4
For further information and to register, please visit http://foodsafety.ifas.ufl.edu, or call toll-free at 1-888-232-8723.
Groundcovers for Landscape
November 5, 6:00-7:30 pm
Learn how to choose the right groundcover for a low maintenance landscape in the shade, sun and difficult areas. Groundcover plants, when properly taken care of, provide dense soil cover, suppress weed growth, and prevent soil erosion. Class will be presented by Wendy Wilber, Environmental Horticulture Agent. Please pre-register by calling 352-337-6209. If you have any questions call the Extension Office at 352-955-2402. Class is free of charge. For more information see the 2009 Fall Gardening Programs brochure.
Shitake Mushrooms
November 14, 11:00 am
Learn the basics of shitake mushroom growing for your home garden. Shitake mushrooms are grown on oak logs. You will learn how to prepare and inoculate the logs for shitake mushroom production. Class will be presented by Wendy Wilber, Environmental Horticulture Agent. Please pre-register by calling 352-337-6209. If you have any questions call the Extension Office at 352-955-2402. Class is free of charge. For more information see the 2009 Fall Gardening Programs brochure.
Before You Tie the Knot
November 16 & 23, 5:30-7:30 pm both evenings
Pre-marital class that provides a $32.50 reduction on the cost of a marriage license in Alachua County. Must register by November 16 by calling 352-337-6209 (voicemail).
For further information contact Dr. Brenda Williams, Family & Consumer Sciences Agent, at 352-955-2402 or by e-mail at bjcw@ufl.edu.
Building Your Financial Future - A Personal Financial Management Program
November 18, 1:00-5:00 pm
You will learn 4 basic concepts that will enable you to handle your financial resources responsibly and build a financially secure future. Topics: Develop Your Budget, Money Management Skills, Use Credit Responsibly, and Rights and Responsibilities.
A fee of $10.00 is charged for the course to pay for educational materials and supplies. To register call 352-955-2402. For further information contact Dr. Brenda Williams, Family & Consumer Sciences Agent, at 352-955-2402 or by e-mail at bjcw@ufl.edu.
Container Gardening
November 18, 6:00 - 7:00 pm
The simple concept of growing plants in pots or urns in addition to other objects offers you a variety of enjoyable and creative ways to maintain and experiment with your garden. Create containers for flowers, herbs, vegetables and more. Class will be presented by Wendy Wilber, Environmental Horticulture Agent. Please pre-register by calling 352-337-6209. If you have any questions call the Extension Office at 352-955-2402. Class is free of charge. For more information see the 2009 Fall Gardening Programs brochure.
Green Industries BMP's Workshop
November 23, 2009, 8:30 am - 4:00 pm
Pre-registration is required. Reigstration fee of $25.00/person. FDACS CEU's: 2 Core, 2 Private/ O&T/ LL&O/ LLM/ CL&O. Class is required for anyone fertilizing and working in lawn, landscape, pest control, or municipal grounds areas. To register call 352-337-6209 (voicemail).
December 2009
Watermelon Meeting
December 3, 2009, 2:30 - 8:15 pm
Hatch Park Meeting Building, 403 SE Craven Street
Branford, FL
There is no fee for this program, but you do need to pre-register. Reserve a spot by contacting Karen Hancock at 386-362-1725, ext 101. For more information, please see the Watermelon Meeting Program Brochure.
2009 Food Safety & Quality Program
December 9
For further information and to register, please visit http://foodsafety.ifas.ufl.edu, or call toll-free at 1-888-232-8723.
Building Your Financial Future - A Personal Financial Management Program
December 10, 1:00-5:00 pm
You will learn 4 basic concepts that will enable you to handle your financial resources responsibly and build a financially secure future. Topics: Develop Your Budget, Money Management Skills, Use Credit Responsibly, and Rights and Responsibilities.
A fee of $10.00 is charged for the course to pay for educational materials and supplies. To register call 352-955-2402. For further information contact Dr. Brenda Williams, Family & Consumer Sciences Agent, at 352-955-2402 or by e-mail at bjcw@ufl.edu.