ZOOM: Florida Supernature! Plant Poison
2020-10-28 14:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | IN YOUR HOME, YOUR FAVORITE PLACE, ANYWHERE
The Florida Supernature Webinar Series explores the wonders of plants and animals in Florida! Join UF/IFAS Extension Specialist, James Stevenson every Wednesday in October at 2PM.
Florida’s freshwater wetlands are home to some amazing wildflowers. Let one of our specialists introduce you to these denizens of the swamp! We promise you won’t get your feet wet while meet these beautiful and interesting plants. Recommended for adults.
This free class will be presented online via Zoom.
Registration is required. Once you have registered you will receive an email from Zoom with a link to join the class.
Register here:
https://ufl.zoom.us/…/tJwrdOmqpz4uEtAFJrGwJNts1oehmslIBgmZ

Tree Care Webinar Series
2020-10-30 12:00 - 13:00 | UF/IFAS Manatee County Extension, 1303 17th Street West, Palmetto, FL, 34221, United States
Tree Care Webinar Series
Join Manatee County’s Residential Horticulture Extension Agent for a series of webinars focused on community tree care. Trees are incredibly important for our personal and environmental health. This series will cover; selection and planting, establishment and maintenance and pruning.
October 30 @ 12PM – To register: Selection and Planting
November 6 @ 12PM – To register: Establishment and Maintenance
November 13 @ 12PM – To register: Pruning

Mistaken Identities
2020-11-24 10:00 - 11:00 | ZOOM, United States
Learn about common insects and plants – helpful, harmful or harmless?
A webinar from the Hillsborough County Master Gardener Volunteer Program.
If you are not familiar with ZOOM, no additional software is required and only basic computer skills are necessary.
Learn about common insects and plants and if they are helpful, harmful or harmless. Participants will be asked to guess what scenarios are actually problems that need to be addressed. You may be stumped on a few of these “mistaken identities”!
NOTE: Registrants will receive an emailed Zoom link to access the Webinar the day before the program. *If you do not receive the Zoom link, please check your SPAM folder for an email from Starling Morris (MorrisSA@hillsboroughcounty.org). If no link is received, please contact Starling at 813-744-5519 Ext. 54127 for assistance.
Contact: Nicole Pinson, 813-744-5519
REGISTER HERE

Soil Testing Basics
2020-12-16 10:00 - 11:00 | UF/IFAS Extension, Hillsborough County, 5339 County Road 579, Seffner, FL, 33584, United States
Learn about soil pH and plants

This presentation provides an overview of soil testing. You’ll learn how to take and submit a soil sample, interpret your soil pH and select plants based on pH. The presentation will also discuss soil amendments, such as compost and lime.
This presentation is provided in partnership with the Bruton Memorial Library and the Hillsborough County Public Library Cooperative.
This webinar will be closed captioned for the hearing impaired.
REGISTRATION- https://www.eventbrite.com/e/soil-testing-basics-on-zoom-tickets-126990725679

Invasive Plants in Florida
2021-01-16 10:00 - 11:00 | ZOOM, United States
Florida’s landscape is lush and green, but don’t let that fool you. Join Sensing Nature ecologist Brian Lane as he reveals some of the plants that have unfortunately taken root here in Florida.
Webinar Registration

Botanical Science for Beginners
2021-03-24 14:00 - 16:00 | Online Event
How do plants work? How do they interact with the environment? How do they defend themselves? We will investigate the fascinating and complex Plant Kingdom in an introduction to Botanical Science. Recommended for adults.
Presented by James Stevenson, UF/IFAS Pinellas County Extension Specialist.
Recommended for adults.
Click Here for Webinar Registration

Mistaken Identities
2021-06-23 08:00 - 17:00 | Online Event
Learn which insects and plants are harmless or harmful.

A webinar from the Hillsborough County Master Gardener Volunteer Program.
Learn about common insects and plants and if they are helpful, harmful or harmless. Participants will be asked to guess what scenarios are actually problems that need to be addressed. You may be stumped on a few of these “mistaken identities”!
NOTE: Registrants will receive an emailed Zoom link to access the Webinar the day before the program. *If you do not receive the Zoom link, please check your SPAM folder for an email . If no link is received, please contact Tina Allen at 813-744-5519 Ext. 54112 for assistance.
This webinar will be closed captioned for the hearing impaired.
Contact: Nicole Pinson, 813-744-5519
This presentation is provided in partnership with the Bruton Memorial Library and the Hillsborough County Public Library Cooperative.
The University of Florida is an equal opportunity institution.
REGISTER HERE

Respirator Safety Training
2021-06-24 09:00 - 12:00 | UF/IFAS Manatee County Extension, 1303 17th Street West, Palmetto, FL, 34221, United States
OSHA Respiratory Requirements for Worker Protection Standards

Are you a pesticide applicator using restricted-use pesticides that require the use of a respirator? Agricultural commodities like row crops, tree crops, forestry crops, nurseries, and other agricultural applications are the common commodities that the training applies to. We will provide guidelines on pesticide safety, label interpretations, and PPE information for use of respirators.
If you have asked yourself these questions, we will answer these during the training session.
·Can I do a fit test myself?
·How soon do I need to change my cartridges?
·What documentation do I need to stay in compliance?
·What OSHA components of the respiratory protection were incorporated into the WPS?
·How do I select the right respirator?
·Do I need to see a doctor to wear a respirator?
We will help you understand NIOSH nomenclature on respirators. We will have a representative present who offers respirator fit testing.
REGISTER HERE

Rain Barrels for the Rainy Days of Summer
2021-07-28 10:30 - 12:00 | UF/IFAS Manatee County Extension, 1303 17th Street West, Palmetto, FL, 34221, United States
The massive summer rains we experience can cause a lot of headaches in the form of stormwater runoff. Learn more about the issue and how you can help to manage stormwater runoff in your own yard by incorporating rain barrels to use for landscape irrigation.
REGISTER HERE

Robinson Preserve – Mosaic NEST
2021-08-07 09:00 - 12:00 | ROBINSON PRESERVE, 1704 99th Street Northwest, Bradenton, FL, 34209, United States
Saturday Mornings at the NEST
Join us at the Mosaic Center for Nature, Exploration, Science, and Technology for a morning of discovery. Walk the grounds of the historic Reasoner Tract and observe botanical giants collected from around the world. Explore the canopy boardwalk among the banyans, climb to the top of the crow’s nest, take in breathtaking panoramic views, and make an exciting exit from the building via slide. Learn about upcoming programs and exciting new additions to Robinson Preserve. Program suitable for all ages. No reservations required. For more information please contact ecoevents@mymanatee.org

Pinellas' Native Orchids
2021-08-11 14:00 - 15:00 | Online Event
Did you know we have 19 native orchids here in Pinellas County?
Learn the life history, biology and ecology of some of these special wildflowers from a Pinellas County Extension Specialist.
REGISTER HERE

Befriend the Beetle: Air Potato Vine Biological Control Workshop
2021-08-17 10:00 - 15:00 | Manatee County Agriculture and Extension Office, 1303 17th St W, Palmetto, FL, 34221, United States
Meet the air potato beetle and work with experts to develop a management plan for air potato vine control in residential landscapes.

Join UF/IFAS Extension Manatee County, Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) and the Suncoast Cooperative Invasive Species Management Area (CISMA) for an engaging event focused on air potato vine control. Participants will have the opportunity to identify the invasive air potato vine, meet the charismatic air potato beetle and develop an integrated pest management plan for managing air potato vine on their property. Masks are encouraged.
REGISTER HERE

Invasive Plants in Pinellas
2021-08-25 14:00 - 15:00 | Online Event
They’re loose! And they are trying to take over! Come learn about some of the invasive exotic plants that are disrupting our natural plant communities in Pinellas. You may be harboring some of these fugitives in your own back yard! Learn to identify and how to control and replace these invaders.
Presented by James Stevenson, UF/IFAS Pinellas County Extension Specialist.
REGISTER HERE

Wildflower Garden Work Day
2021-08-28 08:00 - 10:00 | Brooker Creek Preserve, 3940 Keystone Road, Tarpon Springs, FL, United States
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Palms Tour
2021-10-09 09:00 - 10:30 | UF/IFAS Manatee County Extension, 1303 17th Street West, Palmetto, FL, 34221, United States
An educational tour of the Extension all about palms!
Tour the Extension grounds with Master Gardener Volunteer Amy Stripe to learn palm species, characteristics, and suitability for Central Florida landscapes. Limit 12 participants.
REGISTER HERE

NATIVE PLANT SALE
2021-10-16 10:00 - 14:00 | Land O’ Lakes Heritage Park, 5401 Land O' Lakes Blvd/US 41, Land O’ Lakes, FL, 34639, United States
The Nature Coast Chapter of the Florida Native Plant Society is having a Native Plant Sale on Saturday, October 16, 2021, from 10 AM to 2 PM, at Land O’ Lakes Heritage Park, 5401 Land O’ Lakes Blvd/US 41, Land O’ Lakes, FL 34639.
There will be:

Large selection of quality nursery grown plants

Free literature for pick up and books for sale

Members on site to answer questions

Plant profile for each plant purchased

Carts available for plant transportation

Visit our website at www.pasconativeplants.org

Happy Houseplants!
2021-10-23 11:00 - 13:00 | UF/IFAS Manatee County Extension, 1303 17th Street West, Palmetto, FL, 34221, United States
Join us for a fun, in-person, hands-on Houseplant class where you will learn all about the art and science of successful houseplant care. After the workshop you can walk away with your very own beautiful, easy-to grow plant in a sub-irrigated container. $35 per person/ plant. Strict limit of 20 participants due to limited supplies and the need to practice social distancing. Masks are encouraged for your own safety.
REGISTER HERE

Invasive Exotic Plants on Nature Lands
2022-02-08 19:00 - 20:30 | Land O’ Lakes Community Center, 5401 Land O' Lakes Blvd., Land O' Lakes, FL, United States
The Nature Coast Chapter of the Florida Native Plant Society meets the second Tuesday of every month at 7:00 PM at The Land O’ Lakes Heritage Park Community Center, 5401 Land O’ Lakes Blvd/US 41, Land O’ Lakes, 34639, between SR 52 and SR 54. The subject of the February 8, 2022 meeting is “Invasive Exotic Plants on Nature Lands” presented by Michael Terry. This presentation will focus on the invasive plant species on the Southwest Florida Water Management District’s (SWFWMD) Upper Hillsborough Tract – 6,978 acres that protects the upper reaches of the Hillsborough River. This river’s floodplain provides natural storage of floodwaters, acts as a filtration system for runoff and serves as an important link in protecting wildlife habitat in the Hillsborough River greenway corridor. Mike will identify some of the invasive plant species on the property, describe the damage they cause, and explain what is being done to remove these invasives from this property.
Michael is the Senior Vegetation Management Specialist in the Operations and Land Management Bureau with SWFWMD. He has been with the District for 37 years, working with terrestrial and aquatic exotic vegetation. His duties include working with private contractors on SWFWMD lands to oversee their exotic treatment and helicopter surveys for Old World Climbing Fern. He also works control burns and wildfires as needed.
Meetings of the Chapter are free, and all interested parties are invited to attend and bring questions about their yard. There will not be any refreshments or drinks available, so everyone needs to bring their own. Please wear a mask! Telephone inquiries are taken by Molly at (813) 469-9597.
Chapter website: http://www.pasconativeplants.org.

Gardening 101: The Scoop on Dirt
2022-02-11 10:00 - 12:00 | UF/IFAS Manatee County Extension, 1303 17th Street West, Palmetto, FL, 34221, United States
This course will cover basics of Florida soils and how to build a healthy foundation for your plants.

Join UF/IFAS Extension Manatee County for the inside scoop on dirt! New to gardening in Florida? We have the info you need to be successful. This course will cover basics of Florida soils and how to build a healthy foundation for your plants.
In person at the Demonstration Garden at the Extension office (1303 17th St W, Palmetto, FL 34221)
REGISTER HERE

Plant Food 101 (Zoom workshop)
2022-02-16 09:00 - 11:00 | Online Event
Join us for Plant Food 101! Come find out what plants need to grow.

Join us for Plant Food 101! In this two-hour workshop, we will covering basic plant nutrition. Learn about the role that nitrogen, potassium, and other elements play within a plant. For more information, please contact, Mack Lessig, at (941) 722-4524 ext.1821 or mlessig@ufl.edu
REGISTER HERE

Gardening 101: Which End is Up?
2022-02-18 10:00 - 12:00 | UF/IFAS Manatee County Extension, 1303 17th Street West, Palmetto, FL, 34221, United States
This class will cover planting methods for a variety of different plants, from herbs to trees and everything in between.

Join UF/IFAS Extension Manatee County to learn about planting your garden. New to gardening in Florida? We have the info you need to be successful. This class will cover planting methods for a variety of different plants, from herbs to trees and everything in between.
In person at the Demonstration Garden at the Extension office (1303 17th St W, Palmetto, FL 34221)
REGISTER HERE

Veggie Influenza (Zoom workshop)
2022-02-25 09:00 - 11:00 | Online Event
Join us for Veggie Influenza! Come and learn about common vegetable diseases and their managements.

Join us for Veggie Influenza! In this two-hour workshop, we will discussing common vegetable diseases. Topics include disease identification, resistant plants, and disease prevention/management. For more information, please contact, Mack Lessig, at (941) 722-4524 ext.1821 or mlessig@ufl.edu.
REGISTER HERE

Gardening 101: Good Bug, Bad Bug?
2022-02-25 10:00 - 12:00 | UF/IFAS Manatee County Extension, 1303 17th Street West, Palmetto, FL, 34221, United States
This class will cover common beneficial insects and pests of Florida gardens.

Join UF/IFAS Extension Manatee County to meet the bugs you need to know for success in your landscape. New to gardening in Florida? We have the info you need to be successful. This class will cover common beneficial insects and pests of Florida gardens. Be prepared to get up close and personal with live insects.
In person at the Demonstration Garden at the Extension office (1303 17th St W, Palmetto, FL 34221)
REGISTER HERE
