Education
Classes & Workshops
Sign up for hands-on skills — permaculture to gun safety to kids' programs.
A growing list of classes for Montura residents and neighbors. Some are local, some online, some at UF/IFAS or partner organizations. If you teach a skill and want to add a class, email the coalition.
Permaculture
Design your land to work with nature — water harvesting, food forests, swales, and soil building. Online and in-person courses available from Florida-based instructors and the global Permaculture Research Institute.
Welding
Basic stick, MIG, and TIG welding through Florida technical colleges and Hendry/Glades adult ed programs. Great skill for ranch repairs, gates, trailers, and side income.
Carpentry & Building Trades
Framing, finish carpentry, and small-structure building. Look for Home Builders Institute (HBI) programs and local CareerSource Heartland courses.
Food Preserving
Canning, dehydrating, fermenting, and freezing — taught by UF/IFAS Extension. Pressure canning is essential for low-acid foods (meat, beans, vegetables) and the only safe method.
Animal Husbandry
Cattle, goat, poultry, and small-ruminant care. UF/IFAS Small Farms program runs workshops on herd health, breeding, pasture management, and humane handling.
Gun Safety & Concealed Carry
NRA-certified instructors offer Basic Pistol, Rifle, Shotgun, and Florida Concealed Weapon License (CWL) courses throughout Hendry, Glades, and Lee Counties.
Online Safety & Digital Literacy
Free courses on scam recognition, password security, kids' online safety, and social media privacy — from the FTC, Common Sense Media, and the National Cybersecurity Alliance.
Kids' Programs
4-H, FFA, scouting, junior shooting sports, and Florida Forest Service youth programs. Hands-on learning in agriculture, livestock, conservation, and leadership.
Helpful Links
- Permaculture Research Institute — Courses
- Florida Permaculture Convergence
- CareerSource Heartland — Welding & Trades Training
- Home Builders Institute (HBI) Programs
- UF/IFAS — Home Food Preservation
- National Center for Home Food Preservation
- UF/IFAS Small Farms — Livestock Workshops
- NRA — Find a Certified Instructor
- Florida Concealed Weapon License Info (FDACS)
- Common Sense Media — Kids & Online Safety
- National Cybersecurity Alliance — Stay Safe Online
- FTC — Online Safety & Scams
- Florida 4-H Youth Programs
- Florida FFA Association
- Florida Forest Service — Youth Programs
Have information to add to this page? Email monturaciviccoalition@gmail.com