Here is a list of UF-IFAS Osceola County Extension Services events, workshops and horticulture events into June 2026:
Rain Barrel Workshop
UF/IFAS Extension Services Osceola Heritage Park
Wednesday, June 24, and Thursday, July 9, 1-2 p.m.
Register at: https://uf.eventbrite.com
Learn how to create, install, and maintain a rain barrel. Toho Water customers may receive one free 55-gallon barrel with proof of account. Bring a vehicle that can transport the barrel. Non-Toho Water customers may attend but are not eligible for a free barrel.
Empowered Aging: Health and Exercise Tips for Seniors
Veterans Memorial Library, St. Cloud Branch
July 20, 11 a.m.-noon
Register at: https://uf.eventbrite.com
Designed to support well-being and fitness for older adults, this class enhances knowledge, strength, flexibility, and balance – it caters to all fitness levels and prioritizes safety and enjoyment. This class offers an opportunity to stay active and engaged.
Ag Explorers Summer Day Camp
UF/IFAS Extension Services in Osceola Heritage Park
July 28-31, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Cost: $200; register at: https://agexplorers.4honline.com
Join us for a fun and hands-on youth summer camp where kids explore agriculture through engaging activities and outdoor learning! Campers will learn how to grow microgreens, start a simple mushroom-growing project, and discover how beef is produced and where different meat cuts come from. Youth will also discover the amazing world of honeybees and learn about the fruits and vegetables they help pollinate. To stay active and build teamwork skills, campers will enjoy a Soccer Day played on grass fields, where they’ll learn how healthy soil and grass support outdoor recreation and agriculture. By the end of the week, participants will build practical skills, learn about agriculture and food systems, and develop a deeper appreciation for farmers—all while learning, creating, and exploring. Open to youth 11 and older.
Keeping Backyard Chickens
Saturday, Aug. 1, 10 a.m.-noon, Peghorn Park (in Spanish)
Thursday, Sept. 10, 6-8 p.m., UF IFAS Extension Services at OHP
Register: https://uf.eventbrite.com
Learn how to keep chickens for fun and egg production. Topics include: Chicken breeds; Raising chicks; Designing coops and pens; Chicken health and nutrition. Fee applies.
Vegetable Gardening
Hart Memorial Library, Aug. 13, 1-2:30 p.m.
St. Cloud Veteran's Library, Aug. 24, 10-11:30 a.m.
Register at: Hart Memorial LibraryKissimmee, FL
Perfect for newcomers to Florida or anyone new to vegetable gardening, this workshop will guide you through the basics. Grow Your Own Vegetables at Home – Florida Gardening Basics
Discover the joy and benefits of growing your vegetables at home in this beginner-friendly gardening class! Perfect for newcomers to Florida or anyone new to vegetable gardening, this workshop will guide you through the basics - from understanding Florida’s unique planting seasons to learning simple, practical steps for starting your backyard garden.
