UF IFAS Extension Orange County

10/29/2026

Can you believe there are only TWO days left to bring in your peanut butter donations!? 🥜

Help us make a difference in our Orange County community! Check out some of our drop-off locations below and donate before the challenge ends!

10/28/2026

There are just 3 more days to donate to the Peanut Butter Challenge!

Help us make a difference in our community by donating peanut butter at one of the following locations:

📍 Donation Locations:

• UF/IFAS Extension Orange County – 6021 S. Conway Rd., Orlando
• Barnett Park – 4801 W. Colonial Dr., Orlando
• Bear Creek Recreation Complex – 1600 Bear Crossing Dr., Orlando
• Bithlo Park – 18501 Washington Ave., Orlando
• Capehart Park – 715 Capehart Dr., Orlando
• Fort Gatlin Recreation Complex – 2009 Lake Margaret Dr., Orlando
• Goldenrod Recreation Center – 4863 N. Goldenrod Rd., Winter Park
• Meadow Woods Recreation Center – 1751 Rhode Island Woods Cir., Orlando
• Silver Star Recreation Center – 2801 N. Apopka-Vineland Rd., Orlando
• South Econ Recreation Center – 3850 S. Econlockhatchee Trail, Orlando
• Renaissance Senior Center at South Econ Community Park – 3800 S. Econlockhatchee Trail, Orlando
• Tibet-Butler Preserve (Office) – 8777 C.R. 535, Orlando
• West Orange Recreation Center – 309 S. West Crown Point Rd., Winter Garden

10/27/2026

🥜 ONLY 4 DAYS LEFT to donate to the Peanut Butter Challenge! Drop off unopened peanut butter jars at any of the locations listed below.

📍 Donation Locations:

• UF/IFAS Extension Orange County – 6021 S. Conway Rd., Orlando
• Barnett Park – 4801 W. Colonial Dr., Orlando
• Bear Creek Recreation Complex – 1600 Bear Crossing Dr., Orlando
• Bithlo Park – 18501 Washington Ave., Orlando
• Capehart Park – 715 Capehart Dr., Orlando
• Fort Gatlin Recreation Complex – 2009 Lake Margaret Dr., Orlando
• Goldenrod Recreation Center – 4863 N. Goldenrod Rd., Winter Park
• Meadow Woods Recreation Center – 1751 Rhode Island Woods Cir., Orlando
• Silver Star Recreation Center – 2801 N. Apopka-Vineland Rd., Orlando
• South Econ Recreation Center – 3850 S. Econlockhatchee Trail, Orlando
• Renaissance Senior Center at South Econ Community Park – 3800 S. Econlockhatchee Trail, Orlando
• Tibet-Butler Preserve (Office) – 8777 C.R. 535, Orlando
• West Orange Recreation Center – 309 S. West Crown Point Rd., Winter Garden

10/26/2026

🥜 THERE’S STILL TIME! 🥜

It’s officially the LAST WEEK of the Peanut Butter Challenge! Help us make a difference by dropping off a jar (or two!) of peanut butter at any of the locations listed below.

Every donation helps support our community, so let’s finish strong!

📍 Donation Locations:

• UF/IFAS Extension Orange County — 6021 S. Conway Rd., Orlando
• Barnett Park — 4801 W. Colonial Dr., Orlando
• Bear Creek Recreation Complex — 1600 Bear Crossing Dr., Orlando
• Bithlo Park — 18501 Washington Ave., Orlando
• Capehart Park — 715 Capehart Dr., Orlando
• Fort Gatlin Recreation Complex — 2009 Lake Margaret Dr., Orlando
• Goldenrod Recreation Center — 4863 N. Goldenrod Rd., Winter Park
• Meadow Woods Recreation Center — 1751 Rhode Island Woods Cir., Orlando
• Silver Star Recreation Center — 2801 N. Apopka-Vineland Rd., Orlando
• South Econ Recreation Center — 3850 S. Econlockhatchee Trail, Orlando
• Renaissance Senior Center at South Econ Community Park — 3800 S. Econlockhatchee Trail, Orlando
• Tibet-Butler Preserve (Office) — 8777 C.R. 535, Orlando
• West Orange Recreation Center — 309 S. West Crown Point Rd., Winter Garden

10/23/2026

10/23/2026

Ready to take control of your money?

Whether you’re renting or owning a home, learn how to make informed decisions about your finances and housing!

Join UF/IFAS Extension Orange County for Take Control of Your Money, a class covering:

💵 Budgeting & money management
🏠 Healthy home principles
🔑 Navigating the rental process

📅 Offered on the first Wednesday of each month!

📲 Register through the link in our bio or visit ocextension.eventbrite.com.

10/21/2026

🥜 Every jar makes a difference! 💚

Whether you donated 1 jar or 1,000, every donation makes a BIG impact on our community! We’re so grateful for everyone who has helped make this year’s Peanut Butter Challenge a success so far! 🥜🙌

There’s still time to make a difference! Donate peanut butter through October 31 to help fight hunger in our community.

📍 Drop off your donations at any of these locations:
• UF/IFAS Extension Orange County
• Barnett Park
• Bear Creek Recreation Complex
• Bithlo Park
• Capehart Park
• Fort Gatlin Recreation Complex
• Goldenrod Recreation Center
• Meadow Woods Recreation Center
• Silver Star Recreation Center
• South Econ Recreation Center
• Renaissance Senior Center at South Econ Community Park
• Tibet-Butler Preserve (Office)
• West Orange Recreation Center

Every jar counts! 🥜💚

10/20/2026

Looking for the perfect holiday gift? 🎁 Orange County 4-H is taking pre-orders for beautiful, floral-quality poinsettias in red, white and pink, along with festive poinsettia and mum bowls!

Every plant purchased supports Orange County 4-H youth by helping fund scholarships for camps, leadership events and competitions.

Donate plants to a senior living facility! The Orange County 4-H Youth Leadership Club will deliver them.

📅 Pre-order deadline: October 26 at 11:59 p.m.
💐 Suggested donations: $7–$20 per plant
📍 Pick-up location: UF/IFAS Extension Orange County, 6021 S. Conway Road, Orlando, FL 32812

🗓️ Pick-up dates:
• Thursday, December 3 | 9 a.m.–6 p.m.
• Friday, December 4 | 9 a.m.–4 p.m.

🎟️ Place your pre-order through Eventbrite!

10/20/2026

🌱♻️ Ready to turn your scraps into something great?

Join us for Composting 101 at Maitland Community Park! Learn the basics of backyard composting and discover simple ways to turn household and yard waste into nutrient-rich compost for your garden. 🌿

📅 Tuesday, November 10
⏰ 11 a.m. – 12 p.m.
📍 Maitland Community Park, 1400 Mayo Ave., Maitland, FL 32751
💲 $5 per person (additional fees apply)

🎟️ Register here: https://ocextension.eventbrite.com

Questions? Contact [email protected] or call 407-254-9200.