Hillsborough County, Fla. (Dec. 31, 2025) - Hillsborough County Extension Service is kicking off the new year with a wide range of 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, a four-part program exploring food habits and cultural traditions while introducing healthier cooking swaps. Participants can also take part in the Plant Your Plate: Greens Series, a free, multidate 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 also 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 wide variety of additional educational classes in January listed below. For more information, visit the Local Events Calendar or call (813) 744-5519.
Gardening and Landscaping
- Plant Your Plate: Greens Series, in-person, various dates throughout January
- Gardening with Native Plants - Library Talk, in-person Jan. 13
- Florida Arbor Day Tree Workshop and Giveaway, in-person Jan. 16
Nutrition & Healthy Living
- Taste of Cultures - 4-Part Workshop Series, in-person Jan. 6, 13, 20, 27
Agriculture & Livestock
- Florida Cattlemen's Institute & Allied Trade Show, in-person Jan. 15
Financial Education
- Federal Income Tax Updates, virtual Jan. 28
- One-on-One Financial Education, virtual and in-person throughout January
- Financial Building Blocks, virtual and self-paced throughout January