Mistaken Identities
2020-11-24 10:00 - 11:00 (America/New_York) | 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

Get Your Mind in The Gutter
2021-04-20 12:00 - 13:00 | Online Event
REGISTER HERE

Backyard Habitat for Birds
2021-04-21 14:00 - 15:00 | Online Event

Woodpeckers 101
2021-06-23 14:00 - 15:00 | Online Event
Did you know we have FIVE different kinds of woodpecker in Pinellas? Have you ever even thought about it? Woodpeckers are a fascinating family of birds with some similarities and many differences! Join us to explore these amazing birds.
Presented by James Stevenson, UF/IFAS Pinellas County Extension Specialist.
Recommended for adults.
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

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

Butterflies of Florida
2021-08-17 14:00 - 15:00 | Online Event
Who doesn’t love butterflies? They are the beautiful little critters flying around your garden and flitting through sunny patches in the forest. But did you know there are over 150 species of butterflies in Florida? And do you know how to tell them apart from their close cousins, the moths? Together, we will learn about the biology and diversity of these creatures!
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, 2021-09-25 08:00 - 10:00, 2021-10-30 08:00 - 10:00 | Brooker Creek Preserve, 3940 Keystone Road, Tarpon Springs, FL, United States
pamperedgardeners@gmail.com

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

Return the Preserve Work Day
2021-10-16 08:00 - 11:30 | Brooker Creek Preserve, 3940 Keystone Road, Tarpon Springs, FL, United States
The Return The Preserve Work Days are hosted by the Friends of Brooker Creek Preserve!

The Return The Preserve Work Days focus on areas of the preserve where exotic invasive vegetation and unnatural overgrowth exists. It is our goal to help return the preserve to its natural beauty.
Working with FOBCP leadership and Preserve staff, volunteers provide the much needed hands-on support necessary to remove nuisance plants providing a more healthy environment for native wildlife.
Registration is required. This event is capped at 25 volunteers. In addition, the Volunteer Form must be completed and brought with you the day of the event.
Registered participants will meet in the parking lot at 7:45, start at 8:00, and work until 11:00. Please bring clippers, loppers, hand saws, gloves, hat, and sunscreen. Long sleeve shirts and long pants are recommended; closed shoes are required.
For more information or questions, please contact the project leader: Evan Earle at eearlejr@gmail.com
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

King of Fruits (Zoom workshop)
2022-03-02 09:00 - 11:00 | Online Event
Join us for King of Fruits! Come and learn about mango trees and how to care for them.

Join us for King of Fruits! In this almost two-hour workshop, we will be discussing mangoes. Topics include growing requirements, general care, variety selection, and more. For more information, please contact, Mack Lessig, at (941) 722-4521 ext.1821 or mlessig@ufl.edu. This is a free workshop.
REGISTER HERE

Intro to Beekeeping
2022-03-13 10:00 - 12:00 | Brooker Creek Environmental Education Center, 3940 Keystone Road, Tarpon Springs, FL, 34688, United States
Introduction to Beekeeping:
A Hobby with Sweet Rewards ~ Part 2

This is part two of a three part series!

This program will cover what it takes to get started in this amazing hobby with a focus on the equipment and tools necessary for beekeeping. We will review the components of the “modern” bee hive, the tools used by beekeepers, and demystify the seemingly countless number of paraphernalia available for the hobbyist beekeeping.
In addition we will discuss the proper locations for beehives and explain Florida’s rules and guidelines.
Agenda:

History and Components of the Modern Bee Hive
Review of Equipment needed to Get Started
Acquiring Honey Bees
Typical hive throughout the year’s changing seasons
Considerations about equipment, hive set-up, and location
Where to get your first bees & how to put them in the hive

Instructor: Robert Burkard, President of the Friends of Brooker Creek Preserve’s Beekeepers Club
Additional Notes: This program will be held in our auditorium. It takes about 10 minutes to drive from the preserve entrance (Keystone Rd.) to the parking lot, and there is a 2-5 minute walk from the parking lot to the auditorium. Follow signs to the auditorium.
REGISTER HERE
Register for Part 3 on Saturday April 9th here!

Tips for Hiring a Landscape & Pond Professional
2022-03-17 09:00 - 15:00 | UF/IFAS Manatee County Extension, 1303 17th Street West, Palmetto, FL, 34221, United States
Hiring a landscape or pond professional can be a challenge especially for homeowner association (HOA) board members who very often only evaluate the bids on price. These folks soon realize you get what you pay for and the lowest priced contract may end up costing you more in the long run.
This workshop is offered to landscape committees, pond committees, HOA board members, and community managers. An overview of some of the best management practices will be given as well as model language for maintenance contracts and other tips to look for in professional interviews.
General Admission – $5
Agenda

9:00 – Noon – Focusing on Landscape Professionals
12:00 – 12:30pm – Lunch
12:30 – 3:00 – Focusing on Pond Professionals

Register HERE.

Mobile Plant Clinic - Robinson Preserve
2022-03-27 09:00 - 12:00 | ROBINSON PRESERVE, 1704 99th Street Northwest, Bradenton, FL, 34209, United States
Master Gardener Volunteer Mobile Plant Clinic
at Robinson Preserve
Visit our mobile plant clinic located at Robinson Preserve, 1704 99th St NW, Bradenton. Hours are 9AM – 12PM.
Please meet at the South Entrance near the picnic pavilions. Master Gardener Volunteers are available to share their horticulture knowledge and assist with plant questions. We’ve Got a Good Thing Growing!

Native Plant Sale
2022-04-02 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, April 2, 2022, 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:

A large selection of quality nursery grown plants

Free literature for pick up and books for sale

Members on site to answer questions

A plant profile for each plant purchased

Carts available for plant transportation

Websites & Contact Info:
Nature Coast Chapter: PascoNativePlants.org
Facebook.com/PascoNativePlants/naturecoastfnps@gmail.com
Florida Association of Native Nurseries: fann.org
