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UF IFAS Brevard County Extension Service At UF/IFAS Brevard Extension, we are dedicated to providing educational programs in our community! This site is not a public forum.

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Join us for Mental Health First Aid (MHFA). This course will equip you with the knowledge and tools to recognize warning...
09/01/2026

Join us for Mental Health First Aid (MHFA). This course will equip you with the knowledge and tools to recognize warning signs, offer support, and connect someone to the help they need.

Here’s what one past participant had to say:
“The MHFA course has been one of the most rewarding experiences of my life. I learned how to recognize warning signs and provide support in a way that makes a real difference.”

Whether you're a friend, co-worker, teacher, or parent, this course is for everyone.

👉 Register here: https://loom.ly/4tmOz9Q
Spaces are limited. Secure your spot today!

September here, and it is Su***de Prevention Awareness Month — a time to raise awareness, break the stigma, and learn how to support those who may be struggling. There’s no better time to take action.

***dePreventionAwarenessMonth

Mangroves: Protecting Coasts, Capturing Carbon, Building ResilienceMangroves do much more than line our shorelines. Thes...
08/31/2026

Mangroves: Protecting Coasts, Capturing Carbon, Building Resilience

Mangroves do much more than line our shorelines. These remarkable coastal forests help protect communities from storms and flooding, support wildlife, improve water quality, and store large amounts of carbon.

In this series, we'll explore how mangroves benefit both people and the environment, and why conserving them matters for resilient coastal communities.

🌱 Follow along to learn how mangroves are working for us every day.
https://blogs.ifas.ufl.edu/brevardco/2026/08/25/mangroves-natures-coastal-defenders/



Photo credit: UF/IFAS Photo by Tyler Jones

08/30/2026

🐟 Ready to feel more confident cooking seafood at home?

Join our Hands-On Seafood Cooking Series this October! Learn practical techniques for preparing shrimp, shellfish, flaky fish, and more while making 2–3 delicious recipes each class.

🗓️ 4 Thursdays in October
🕑 Choose 2:00 PM or 6:00 PM
👩‍🍳 Space is limited to just 12 participants per class, so register early!

To register and learn more, visit: https://loom.ly/lCIzpFI

08/30/2026

School may have started for many, but that doesn't mean we have to say goodbye to summer yet! 🌞😎

Enjoy after school or after work snacks that have that summery feeling. Make celery bugs with peanut butter, a palm tree out of fruit or a fresh glass of lemonade.

Get creative! Kids are more likely to eat healthful foods when they are involved in the preparation. Provide healthful foods for kids to use in creating an edible picture or work of art. Have them guess what their friends made, then enjoy!

Make after school snacks >>> https://www.ndsu.edu/agriculture/extension/publications/3-tips-healthier-celebration

Mediterranean Diet: Make Fruits & Vegetables the StarThe Mediterranean-style eating pattern is more than a list of recip...
08/29/2026

Mediterranean Diet: Make Fruits & Vegetables the Star

The Mediterranean-style eating pattern is more than a list of recipes—it’s a way of building meals around vegetables, fruits, whole grains, beans, nuts, seeds, and other minimally processed foods.

In our recent class, participants put that idea into practice by making fruit salad, vegetable egg rolls, and Pad Thai. While these dishes come from different culinary traditions, they all provide opportunities to make fruits and vegetables a major part of the meal.

Why does that matter? Eating a variety of fruits and vegetables provides important vitamins, minerals, fiber, and other beneficial plant compounds. Adding more produce can also bring color, flavor, texture, and variety to meals.

A Mediterranean-style approach doesn't mean giving up the foods you enjoy. Instead, think about how you can add more plants to the meals you already love.

08/28/2026

🐟 Ready to feel more confident cooking seafood at home?

Join our Hands-On Seafood Cooking Series this October! Learn practical techniques for preparing shrimp, shellfish, flaky fish, and more while making 2–3 delicious recipes each class.

🗓️ 4 Thursdays in October
🕑 Choose 2:00 PM or 6:00 PM
👩‍🍳 Space is limited to just 12 participants per class, so register early!

To register and learn more, visit: https://loom.ly/lCIzpFI

🌿 Dreaming of a vegetable garden.....but your HOA won't allow one?..live in an apartment?..don't have enough yard space?...
08/28/2026

🌿 Dreaming of a vegetable garden...
..but your HOA won't allow one?..live in an apartment?..don't have enough yard space?

We've got you covered!

The Wickham Park Community Garden offers individual garden plots where you can grow your own fresh, nutritious food in a welcoming community setting.

Whether you're planting your first tomato or filling your basket with seasonal vegetables, you'll have the space to learn, grow, and harvest.

🌱 Because everyone deserves the opportunity to grow their own food.

Learn more and reserve your plot today:
https://loom.ly/Vq4eOp8

📷 Sometimes a photo is more than a memory... It's a glimpse into the experiences that helped shape your future.After loo...
08/27/2026

📷 Sometimes a photo is more than a memory... It's a glimpse into the experiences that helped shape your future.

After looking through some old photos recently, I was reminded that you don't always recognize the moments that are influencing your future while you're living them. That realization reinforced why youth development programs like 4-H matter so much.

In my latest blog, I share a few experiences from my childhood, a full-circle moment from my career as a UF/IFAS Extension Agent, and the important role leadership experiences can play in a young person's life.

Read more here: https://blogs.ifas.ufl.edu/brevardco/2026/08/27/a-full-circle-moment-from-curious-kid-to-extension-agent/

08/27/2026

The Florida-Friendly Landscaping™ Plant Guide App just got even better. Now you can browse plants by pollinators and create custom plant lists!

This free app makes it easy to find the perfect Florida-Friendly plants for your yard.

Download for iOS/Android or use it online: https://ffl.ifas.ufl.edu/resources/apps/plant-guide/

Tag a friend who needs a pollinator-friendly makeover!

08/27/2026

Welcome to a new semester! 🎓

Here are tips to help college students (and families) save money on groceries and plan meals.

- Make a grocery list. When you write down the food items you need, you can cut down on trips to the grocery

- Use coupons only to purchase foods you were planning to buy anyway. Sort coupons by food category and be aware of the expiration dates on the coupons.

- Avoid food waste. Be sure to write the date of purchase on the foods you buy and arrange your cupboards “first in, first out.” In other words, place the oldest foods in the front so you use them first.

Discover menu plans and recipes from NDSU Extension >>> https://www.ndsu.edu/agriculture/extension/publications/now-youre-cookin-tasty-healthful-meals-budget-week-2-grocery-shopping-tips #:~:text=the%20food%20groups.-,Weekly%20Meal%20Planner%20(*%20indicates%20recipe%20is%20included),-Meal%201

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