UF IFAS Extension Orange County

Have you had a chance to visit our Downtown Orlando UF Florida-Friendly Landscaping Program Gardens? Located at the Orange County Administration Building on the corner of S. Rosalind Ave and E. South St, this garden is comprised almost entirely of Florida native species, showcasing the beauty and resilience of our local ecosystems right in the heart of downtown.

Maintained by a dedicated group of faculty, staff, and Master Gardener Volunteers, we meet once a month to care for the garden and to explore the ecological importance and unique value of the species onsite.

If you’re downtown, stop by and take a look—you might be surprised how much life and learning is packed into this small green space!

🌀 Hurricane season begins June 1. Now is the time to review your emergency plan, check your supplies, and make sure your home and landscape are ready.

Start preparing today with tips from UF/IFAS Extension Orange County:
🔗 https://bit.ly/4dtt134



Orange County, Florida Government
University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences

Hurricane Season Begins June 1: Time to Prepare - UF/IFAS Extension Orange County June 1 marks the start of the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season, which runs through November 30. How can we prepare for the next hurricane? Below are a few suggestions and tips to consider.

Celebrate National Pollinator Month with us and learn how to support Florida’s native pollinators in your own landscape! Join Dr. Heather Kalaman, Extension Agent with UF/IFAS Extension Orange County, on June 18th from 6:30–7:30 PM at Maitland Community Park for practical Florida-Friendly Landscaping™ tips and pollinator-friendly gardening ideas.

All participants will receive two Florida-Friendly Landscaping™ books and a packet of pollinator flower seed to help get started at home. We hope to see you there!

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/pollinator-gardens-june-18-2026-630-pm-tickets-1989859879465?aff=ebdsoporgprofile

🇺🇸 Honoring those who gave their all for our freedom. 🇺🇸

Our office will be closed on Monday, May 25, 2026, in observance of Memorial Day. We will reopen at 8 a.m. on Tuesday, May 26th.

🌳Free trees for Orange County residents! Limit 2 per household. (while supplies last)
🌳Saturday, June 6, 2026, from 8 a.m.- 12 p.m. (while supplies last)
🌳Barnett Park (4801 W. Colonial Dr., Orlando, FL 32808)
🌳More information: https://bit.ly/4bOAadI

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🌳¡Árboles gratis para residentes del Condado de Orange! Límite de 2 por familia. (hasta agotar existencias)
🌳Sábado, 6 de junio de 2026, de 8 a.m. a 12 p.m. (hasta agotar existencias)
🌳Barnett Park (4801 W. Colonial Dr., Orlando, FL 32808)
🌳Más información: https://bit.ly/4awSJlM

Orange County, Florida Government

Planning to enjoy one of Florida’s beautiful waterways this holiday weekend? 🚤🛶⛵️
Before you head out, take a moment to review a few quick safety reminders. A fun day on the water starts with being prepared!

Only 2 days left to apply! 🌱

UF/IFAS Extension Orange County is hiring a Maintenance Person to support our facilities, gardens, events and community programs.

Job Code 39681: Maintenance Person
Applications close May 22, 2026.

Apply now: https://mycareers.ocfl.net

Summer learning opportunities are here!

Classes are live 🌱
Join us for online and in-person classes offered throughout the month.

Find tickets and information at ocextension.eventbrite.com

Health & Finance
💵6/3 – Take Control of Your Money for Renters (Online)
💪6/9 – Strong Bodies: Beginner & Intermediate - 12 week Series
🏡6/9 & 16 – First-Time Homebuyer Workshop – English (Online)
🏡6/18 & 25 - First-Time Homebuyer Workshop – Spanish (Online)

Gardening & Sustainability
🌱6/1 - succulent Success @ Leu Gardens
🌱6/6 - Your First Yard: Simple Steps to Landscape Maintenance @ Mead Gardens
🌳6/6 – Adopt-A-Tree @ Barnett Park
🌱6/13 – Backyard Propagation 101
🌱6/13 – Advanced Propagation for Gardeners
♻ 6/17 – Green Industries Best Management Practices (GI-BMP)
🐔6/17 – Urban Backyard Chicken Class (Online)
🍯6/30 – CFLAG Honey Harvesting Workshop

🍀4-H Youth Camps🍀
17 – Growing Up WILD (ages 5-7, as of 9/1/25)

🌱Master Gardener Volunteer Pop-Up Plant Clinics🌱
2 – Windermere Branch Library
13 – Winter Garden Branch Library

Orange County, Florida Government
University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences