Hillsborough County, Fla. (Nov. 1, 2025) - As fall temperatures cool, Hillsborough County Extension Service is helping residents plant, plan, and prepare for a sustainable season ahead. From learning how to manage trees and compost waste to improving your financial future, November's lineup of classes offers something for everyone.
Tree lovers can branch out during So You Want to Be an Arborist?, a three-day in-person course Nov. 4-6 introducing participants to arboriculture science, hands-on skills, and career pathways. Those looking for a shorter lesson can join the Afternoon Arborist webinar Nov. 4 to learn how to create an Urban Tree Management Plan for communities and organizations. Hungry for more? Take the Edible Landscaping class Nov. 22 to learn how to grow food beyond your garden.
Residents eager to go green can participate in several Water Conservation Workshops on Nov. 1, including in-person sessions on composting, microirrigation, and rainwater harvesting. Participants receive take-home supplies such as compost bins, irrigation kits, and rain barrels to jumpstart their eco-friendly efforts.
Financially minded residents can also take advantage of free online classes throughout November. Choosing Financial Planners on Nov. 19 will teach how to evaluate credentials and compensation, while the self-paced Financial Building Blocks course offers foundational lessons in budgeting, saving, and credit. One-on-one financial education appointments are also available by request all month.
Hillsborough County Extension Service, in partnership with the University of Florida's Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS), offers a wide variety of additional educational classes in November listed below. For more information about any of these listings, visit the Local Events Calendar or call (813) 744-5519.
Gardening and Landscaping
- Composting Workshops, in person Nov. 1 and virtual Nov. 5
- Microirrigation Workshop, in person Nov. 1
- Rainwater Harvesting Workshop, in person Nov. 1
- Edible Landscaping, in person Nov. 22
- Florida-Friendly Landscaping Webinar: Protect the Waterfront, virtual Nov. 20
Tree Care
- So You Want to Be an Arborist?, in person Nov. 4-6
- Afternoon Arborist: Creating an Urban Tree Management Plan, virtual Nov. 4
Youth Programs
- 4-H Round Robin Learning at the Hillsborough County Fair, in person Nov. 4
- 4-H Youth Leadership Retreat, in person Nov. 15
Financial Education
- Choosing Financial Planners, virtual Nov. 19
- 1-1 Financial Education, virtual and in person throughout November
- Financial Building Blocks, virtual throughout November
Professional Development
- Green Industries Best Management Practices (GIBMP) Certification Training and Exam, in person Nov. 19
Cooking and Nutrition
- Plant Your Plate: Peppers Hot Sauce 101, in person Nov. 13