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SUMMARY:Re-sodding Your Florida Lawn
DESCRIPTION:Learn how to prepare your yard to re-sod\, how to lay the sod and take care of it for success. \n\n\n\nWEDNESDAY\, March 1\, 2023- 9 am – 10:15 am – Hiring a contractor to re-sod your lawn is expensive and doing it yourself can be expensive and time consuming. Learn how yards should be prepared prior to re-sodding and how to properly lay the sod. Learn what amendments are recommended\, how to irrigate new sod\, when to fertilize new sod\, and other tips for success. We will also introduce you to new water conservation irrigation technology. \nAttending a workshop on behalf of another person is not permitted. \nWe will conduct this workshop online\, via Zoom. No additional software or extra computer skills are necessary – just click to join! ***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 us. If no link is received\, please contact Paula Staples at 813-744-5519 Ext 54142 for assistance. \n>>> WEBINAR REGISTRATION <<< \nIf you have any questions\, please contact the UF/IFAS Extension Hillsborough County at (813) 744-5519. \nClosed captioned for the hearing impaired. \nThe University of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Institution.
URL:https://baysoundings.com/event/re-sodding-your-florida-lawn/
LOCATION:Online Event
CATEGORIES:Gardening & Landscaping,Home & Lifestyle,WEBINARS & ONLINE CLASSES
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230304T093000
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SUMMARY:Microirrigation Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Learn how to save water when watering your garden. \nThis workshop is for Hillsborough County and City of Tampa residents/employees only. \nLearn how you can have healthy and attractive landscape beds while conserving water. This irrigation method not only conserves water\, but is not limited by current water restrictions as is traditional in-ground irrigation. Hillsborough County and City of Tampa residents/employees will receive a microirrigation kit after attending the workshop. (Limit 1 kit per household and the representative of the household must be an adult.) \n>>> REGISTRATION <<< \nNOTE: Pick-up of workshop items/giveaways for on-site attendees will be on the date of the workshop or by rescheduling with the workshop presenter. All items must be picked up within 30 days of the date of the workshop. No exceptions.
URL:https://baysoundings.com/event/microirrigationworkshop/2023-03-04/
LOCATION:Hillsborough County Extension\, 5339 County Road 579\, Seffner\, FL\, 33584\, United States
CATEGORIES:Clean Water,Conservation & Ecology,Gardening & Landscaping,Local Community,WEBINARS & ONLINE CLASSES,Workshops & Classes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230304T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230304T120000
DTSTAMP:20260410T084912
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LAST-MODIFIED:20230425T212003Z
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SUMMARY:Rainwater Harvesting Workshop
DESCRIPTION:This workshop is for Hillsborough County and City of Tampa residents/employees only. \nLearn how to collect rainwater for ornamental plant irrigation while reducing erosion and stormwater runoff\, and the use of non-potable water for irrigation. Hillsborough County and City of Tampa residents/employees will receive one 45-55 gallon plastic food-grade barrel after attending the workshop. (1 per household and the representative of the household must be an adult.). \n>>> IN PERSON REGISTRATION <<<\n>>> WEBINAR REGISTRATION <<< \nNOTE: To pick-up workshop items/giveaways you will need to make an appointment with our receptionist at 813-744-5519 to come in and pick up your items. All items must be picked up within 30 days of the date of the workshop. No exceptions.
URL:https://baysoundings.com/event/rainwater-harvesting-workshop-12/2023-03-04/
LOCATION:Hillsborough County Extension\, 5339 County Road 579\, Seffner\, FL\, 33584\, United States
CATEGORIES:Clean Water,Conservation & Ecology,Gardening & Landscaping,Home & Lifestyle,Local Community,Recycling,WEBINARS & ONLINE CLASSES,Workshops & Classes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230307T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230307T113000
DTSTAMP:20260410T084912
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SUMMARY:Gardening with Mushrooms
DESCRIPTION:Join UF/IFAS Extension Manatee County for a conversation about using mushrooms to enhance your gardens! \nNot always nefarious\, fungi in the garden can be used to help build soil\, process compost and support plant health. \n>>> REGISTER HERE <<< \nThe University of Florida is committed to providing universal access to all of our events. For disability accommodations such as sign language interpreters and listening devices\, please contact Katie Granberg\, katiebg@ufl.edu\, (941) 722-4524 x 1815 at least 1 week in advance. Advance notice is necessary to arrange for some accessibility needs. \n 
URL:https://baysoundings.com/event/gardening-with-mushrooms-3/2023-03-07/
LOCATION:UF/IFAS Manatee County Extension\, 1303 17th Street West\, Palmetto\, FL\, 34221\, United States
CATEGORIES:Agriculture & Botany,Gardening & Landscaping,Herbs,Workshops & Classes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230308T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230308T150000
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SUMMARY:The Seed
DESCRIPTION:One of plants most innovative reproductive strategies was the development of the seed. Not all plants produce seeds; this belongs only to the conifers and flowering plants. We will examine the history of the seed and its myriad of forms. \nPresented by James Stevenson\, Education and Outreach Supervisor\nRecommended for adults and youth over 12 \n>>> WEBINAR REGISTRATION <<<
URL:https://baysoundings.com/event/the-seed/
LOCATION:Online Event
CATEGORIES:Agriculture & Botany,Gardening & Landscaping,Native Flora & Fauna,WEBINARS & ONLINE CLASSES
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230309T100000
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SUMMARY:Butterfly Gardening
DESCRIPTION:This class will teach you how to attract and keep butterflies in your garden year round along with other pollinators and beneficial insects important to a healthy garden. We will talk about key nectar and host plants for Central Florida that you should plant in your yard. Participants will receive some seeds and a butterfly ID brochure after attending the workshop. (Limit 1 kit per household and the representative of the household must be an adult.) \n>>> IN PERSON REGISTRATION <<<\n>>> WEBINAR REGISTRATION <<< \nIf you have any questions\, please contact the UF/IFAS Extension Hillsborough County at (813) 744-5519. \n***The University of Florida is committed to providing universal access to all of our events. For disability accommodations such as sign language interpreters and listening devices\, please contact: Tia Silvasy\, tsilvasy@ufl.edu\, 813-744-5519 Ext. 54145\, at least 1 week in advance. Advance notice is necessary to arrange for some accessibility needs. \nThe University of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Institution.
URL:https://baysoundings.com/event/butterfly-gardening-3/
LOCATION:Hillsborough County Extension\, 5339 County Road 579\, Seffner\, FL\, 33584\, United States
CATEGORIES:Gardening & Landscaping,Insects,Threatened & Endangered Species,WEBINARS & ONLINE CLASSES,Workshops & Classes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230309T113000
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SUMMARY:Talk Plants with Me
DESCRIPTION:Ask a Horticulture Agent Webinar! \nSubmit your questions to our Horticulture Agent for live Q&A. We will talk about hot topics in the plant world and may have a few guests join us along the way. \nThe University of Florida is committed to providing universal access to all of our events. For disability accommodations such as sign language interpreters and listening devices\, please contact Katie Granberg\, katiebg@ufl.edu\, (941) 722-4524 x 1815 at least 1 week in advance. Advance notice is necessary to arrange for some accessibility needs. \n>>> WEBINAR REGISTRATION <<<
URL:https://baysoundings.com/event/talk-plants-with-me-2/2023-03-09/
LOCATION:Online Event
CATEGORIES:Agriculture & Botany,Gardening & Landscaping,Herbs,WEBINARS & ONLINE CLASSES
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230311T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230311T120000
DTSTAMP:20260410T084912
CREATED:20230224T214848Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230224T214848Z
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SUMMARY:Plant ID for Beginners
DESCRIPTION:If you’ve ever wondered how to figure out what plant is which\, join this beginner plant ID class! \nNot sure what that plant is in your backyard? New to Florida and unfamiliar with the new species? If you’ve ever wondered how to figure out what plant is which\, join this beginner plant ID class! \n>>> REGISTER HERE <<< \nAn Equal Opportunity Institution. The University of Florida is committed to providing universal access to all of our events. For disability accommodations such as sign language interpreters and listening devices\, please contact our office at (941) 722-4524 at least 1 week in advance. Advance notice is necessary to arrange for some accessibility needs.
URL:https://baysoundings.com/event/plant-id-for-beginners/
LOCATION:Palma Sola Botanical Garden\, 9800 17th Avenue Northwest\, Bradenton\, FL\, 34209\, United States
CATEGORIES:Agriculture & Botany,Gardening & Landscaping,Native Flora & Fauna,Workshops & Classes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230316T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230316T110000
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SUMMARY:Gardening with Mushrooms
DESCRIPTION:Join UF/IFAS Extension Manatee County for a conversation about using mushrooms to enhance your gardens! \nNot always nefarious\, fungi in the garden can be used to help build soil\, process compost and support plant health. \n>>> REGISTER HERE <<< \nThe University of Florida is committed to providing universal access to all of our events. For disability accommodations such as sign language interpreters and listening devices\, please contact Katie Granberg\, katiebg@ufl.edu\, (941) 722-4524 x 1815 at least 1 week in advance. Advance notice is necessary to arrange for some accessibility needs. \n 
URL:https://baysoundings.com/event/gardening-with-mushrooms-3/2023-03-16/
LOCATION:UF/IFAS Manatee County Extension\, 1303 17th Street West\, Palmetto\, FL\, 34221\, United States
CATEGORIES:Agriculture & Botany,Gardening & Landscaping,Herbs,Workshops & Classes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230316T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230316T200000
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SUMMARY:Precious Pollinators
DESCRIPTION:Learn about pollinators\, their favorite plants\, and make your own bee box! \nThis program is offered in partnership between UF/IFAS Extension Manatee County\, Palma Sola Botanical Park and the Manatee County Agricultural Museum Inc. This event is family friendly and open to all. \nAGENDA: \n6:30PM Garden Walk and Talk: Focus on pollinator friendly plants and how to incorporate pollinator friendly practices in your home garden. Led by Master Gardener Volunteers. \n7:00PM Break \n7:10PM State of Pollinators Presentation: Learn about our native pollinators from Residential Horticulture Agent\, Alyssa Vinson. \n7:40PM Make and Take Bee Boxes: Build and take home your very own bee box to provide safe habitat to our native bees. \n8:00PM Adjourn \n>>> REGISTER HERE <<< \nThe University of Florida is committed to providing universal access to all of our events. For disability accommodations such as sign language interpreters and listening devices\, please contact Katie Granberg\, katiebg@ufl.edu\, (941) 722-4524 x 1815 at least 1 week in advance. Advance notice is necessary to arrange for some accessibility needs.
URL:https://baysoundings.com/event/precious-pollinators/
LOCATION:Palma Sola Botanical Garden\, 9800 17th Avenue Northwest\, Bradenton\, FL\, 34209\, United States
CATEGORIES:Agriculture & Botany,Conservation & Ecology,Farming,Gardening & Landscaping,Homeschool,Husbandry,Insects,Native Flora & Fauna,Workshops & Classes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230324T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230324T120000
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SUMMARY:Florida-Friendly Landscaping™ for Newcomers
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an introduction to Florida-Friendly Landscaping™! \nNew to Florida? Or just baffled by the plants and conditions here? This class aims to help you get to know us better. We’ll introduce you to the 9 Principles of Florida-Friendly Landscaping™\, why it is so important and how to get the right plant in the right place for future gardening success. There will be plenty of opportunity to ask questions and we’ll take a tour of our demonstration gardens at the end. In-person class. \n>>> REGISTER HERE <<< \nThe University of Florida is committed to providing universal access to all of our events. For disability accommodations such as sign language interpreters and listening devices\, please contact Katie Granberg\, katiebg@ufl.edu\, (941) 722-4524 x 1815 at least 1 week in advance. Advance notice is necessary to arrange for some accessibility needs.
URL:https://baysoundings.com/event/florida-friendly-landscaping-for-newcomers-2/
LOCATION:UF/IFAS Manatee County Extension\, 1303 17th Street West\, Palmetto\, FL\, 34221\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conservation & Ecology,Gardening & Landscaping,Home & Lifestyle,Local Community,Native Flora & Fauna,Workshops & Classes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230328T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230328T120000
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SUMMARY:Irrigation With Water Conservation In Mind
DESCRIPTION:Learn how to conserve water in your irrigation system while still maintaining a healthy looking landscape and turf area. \nBrian J Rigney\, Program Assistant\, will focus on how to adjust your in-ground sprinkler system to conserve water\, how you can repair parts\, and the benefits of installing water-saving irrigation devices.  We will have a brief discussion on Florida-Friendly Landscape (TM) tips. \n  \nContact  Mr. Rigney (941) 722-4524 X 1828 or BrianRigney@ufl.edu for further class information.  Minimum class size required or class will be cancelled.  Registered attendees will be notified. \nThis class satisfies the irrigation educational requirement for the Manatee County Outdoor Water Conservation Rebate Program. \nFor information and eligibility on the Manatee County Outdoor Rebate Program\, please call: Manatee County Utility Department – Water Conservation; Tina (941) 792-8811 X 5327 or tina.moutoux@mymanatee.org \nBook your FREE irrigation and landscape evaluation today. Call Maggie Gaughan (941) 722-4524 X 1827 to sign up. \n>>> WEBINAR REGISTRATION <<< \nThe University of Florida is committed to providing universal access to all our events. For disability accommodations such as sign language interpreters and listening devices\, please contact Brian Rigney at BrianRigney@ufl.edu or (941) 722-4524 at least one week in advance. Advance notice is necessary to arrange for some accessibility needs.
URL:https://baysoundings.com/event/irrigation-with-water-conservation-in-mind/
LOCATION:Online Event
CATEGORIES:Agriculture & Botany,Certification & Training Programs,Clean Water,Conservation & Ecology,Farming,Gardening & Landscaping,WEBINARS & ONLINE CLASSES
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230330T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230330T120000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20230224T223214Z
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SUMMARY:Ground Covers - Plants That Work
DESCRIPTION:Join Valrie Massey\, Horticulture Program Assistant\, as she presents how landscaping with low-growing ground cover plants has become a popular trend in landscape practices because once they are established\, these plants will need little or no water. Learn noteworthy plants\, site considerations\, and management of these plants. \nThis class satisfies the landscape educational requirement for the Manatee County Outdoor Water Conservation Rebate Program. \nIf you have a plant with a problem\, you are welcome to show a branch sample with leaf or flower to class. \nContact: Valrie (941) 722-4524\, extension 1829 or vmassey@ufl.edu for further class information. Minimum class size required or class will be cancelled. Notification will be sent to those registered. \n>>> WEBINAR REGISTRATION <<< \nFor information and eligibility on the Manatee County Outdoor Rebate Program\, please call: Manatee County Utility Department – Water Conservation; Tina (941) 792-8811\, ext 5327 or tina.moutoux@mymanatee.org \nThe University of Florida is committed to providing universal access to all of our events. For disability accommodations such as sign language interpreters and listening devices\, please contact Valrie Massey (vmassey@ufl.edu / 941-722-4524) at least 1 week in advance. Advance notice is necessary to arrange for some accessibility needs.
URL:https://baysoundings.com/event/ground-covers-plants-that-work-3/
LOCATION:Online Event
CATEGORIES:Certification & Training Programs,Conservation & Ecology,Gardening & Landscaping,Native Flora & Fauna,WEBINARS & ONLINE CLASSES
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