Preserving seasonal fruits and vegetables for later use can help stretch food budgets and add welcome flavor and nutrition to future meals. Obtain expert tips on canning garden or grocery produce at a special class, from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., August 9, at the IFAS Lee County Extension Office, in Fort Myers. The latest U.S. Department of Agriculture guidelines for safe food preservation will be provided.

Fee: $10. Location: 3406 Palm Beach Blvd. For more information, call Pam at 239-533-7523 or visit Lee.ifas.ufl.edu/.