TAMPA – Hillsborough County Extension Service is kicking off the new year with hands-on workshops, educational talks and community programs focused on healthy living, gardening, financial literacy and environmental stewardship.
January’s offerings provide residents opportunities to learn new skills, plan for the year ahead and connect with experts across agriculture, nutrition and personal finance.
The month begins with the Taste of Cultures in-person workshop series on Jan. 6, 13, 20 and 27. The four-part program explores food habits and cultural traditions while introducing healthier cooking swaps.
Participants can also take part in the Plant Your Plate: Greens Series, a free, multi-date program held throughout January at community gardens across Tampa, offering hands-on instruction in growing and preparing nutritious greens.
Gardening and environmental education continues with Gardening with Native Plants, a Jan. 13 library talk at Jimmie B. Keel Regional Library, and the Florida Arbor Day Tree Workshop and Giveaway on Jan. 16, where residents can learn about tree care and take home a free tree. Agricultural professionals and producers can attend the Florida Cattlemen’s Institute & Allied Trade Show on Jan. 15, covering best practices in cattle management, nutrition and record keeping.
Financial education opportunities are available throughout the month, including the Federal Income Tax Updates webinar on Jan. 28, which reviews new federal tax legislation and its impact on individual filers. Residents seeking personalized support can schedule one-on-one Financial Education appointments, while the self-paced Financial Building Blocks online class remains available all month.
Hillsborough County Extension Service, in partnership with the University of Florida’s Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, offers a variety of additional educational classes in January:
Gardening and Landscaping
- Plant Your Plate: Greens Series, in-person, various dates throughout January
- Gardening with Native Plants, Jan. 13
- Florida Arbor Day Tree Workshop and Giveaway, Jan. 16
Nutrition and Healthy Living
- Taste of Cultures four-part workshop series, Jan. 6, 13, 20 and 27
Agriculture and Livestock
- Florida Cattlemen’s Institute & Allied Trade Show, Jan. 15
Financial Education
- Federal Income Tax Updates, Jan. 28 (virtual)
- Financial Education one-on-one appointments, throughout January (virtual and in-person)
- Financial Building Blocks, throughout January (virtual)
Call 813-744-5519 for details.
