Free Yoga in the Park
2020-11-07 09:00 - 10:00, 2020-12-05 09:00 - 10:00 (America/New_York) | Crescent Lake Park, 1320 5th St. N. , St. Petersburg, FL, United States
Due to the ongoing COVID-19 public health situation, all programs have been suspended until further notice.
For COVID-19 updates from the City of St. Petersburg, visit stpete.org/emergency.

Join Healthy St. Pete on the first Saturday of each month for FREE Yoga in the Park.
The Body Electric Yoga Company will be hosting the yoga class in collaboration with Healthy St Pete.
For more information, contact Healthy St. Pete at 727-892-5994 or visit HealthyStPeteFL.com.

Recycle Your Yard & Recycled Yard Art
2020-11-18 09:00 - 10:00 | ZOOM, United States
This fun and educational workshop will showcase what and how you can reduce, reuse, recycle and repeat!
If you are not familiar with ZOOM, no additional software is required and only basic computer skills are necessary.
This fun and educational workshop will showcase what and how you can reduce, reuse, recycle and repeat! This includes plants and other items in your landscape and home.
If you have a good sense of humor, love to reuse items in your home and landscape, want to become more creative, and enjoy seeing artistic yard treasures, this workshop is for you!
There will be a recycled item giveaway (per household) and drawings for additional pieces of recycled yard art following this event.
Contact: Lynn Barber, 813-744-5519 ext. 54105
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Get Your Mind in The Gutter
2021-04-20 12:00 - 13:00 | Online Event
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Brooker Readers Club
2021-08-07 09:30 - 10:30, 2021-09-04 09:30 - 10:30 | Brooker Creek Environmental Education Center, 3940 Keystone Road, Tarpon Springs, FL, 34688, United States

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.
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The Florida Waters Stewardship Program
2022-02-23 16:00 - 18:00, 2022-03-02 16:00 - 18:00, 2022-03-09 16:00 - 18:00, 2022-03-16 16:00 - 18:00, 2022-03-23 16:00 - 18:00, 2022-03-30 16:00 - 18:00 | UF/IFAS Manatee County Extension, 1303 17th Street West, Palmetto, FL, 34221, United States
Do you care about Florida’s water? Join us to become a Water Steward! Learn about our water resources and how to protect them.

Join us each week to learn about varying water topics concerning Florida and Manatee County!
Wednesdays (Feb 23 to Mar 30) at 4pm-6pm, field trips TBA
This is a six-week program that includes engaging presentations, field trips, and a stewardship project.
The Florida Waters Stewards Program will cover topics like:

Changing waterscapes
Regulations and policies
Future water supply
Emerging water issues
And much more!

Full refund available until Feb 22, 2022.
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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

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Efficient Irrigation Strategies for City of Tampa Residents
2022-04-14 10:30 - 11:30 | Online Event
Learn effective irrigation strategies from experts.

This workshop is for City of Tampa residents/employees only.
Learn efficient irrigation strategies from a Florida Friendly Landscaping Certified Professional and Environmental Specialist in Water Conservation. Learn about seasonal irrigation schedules, setting an irrigation budget, checking for leaks and predicting monthly water use.
We will conduct this Efficient Irrigation Strategies workshop on line via ZOOM. You do not need additional software or more than basic computer skills to attend. The link to join us for the workshop will be sent to you the afternoon before the class.
The Zoom workshop is FREE to attend. Registration is required.
For more information, contact: Julia Palaschak, 813-274-5912, julia.palaschak@tampagov.net
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Sponsored by City of Tampa Water Department in Partnership with UF/IFAS Extension Hillsborough County.

Orchid Repotting
2022-04-16 10:00 - 23:30 | UF/IFAS Manatee County Extension, 1303 17th Street West, Palmetto, FL, 34221, United States
Learn the proper way to care for and propagate several varieties of orchids!

Do you have an orchid bursting from its pot and wonder what to do now? Learn the proper way to care for and propagate several varieties of orchids. Bring your overgrown orchid and pruners for a hands-on exercise of dividing the orchid. We will provide you with an orchid pot, potting media, and other materials. Registration and advance payment of $15 for materials is due by April 8 and guarantees your spot in class.
Please contact Katie Granberg at katiebg@ufl.edu with special accommodation requests at least 10 days prior to event.
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Amazing Air Plants: Tillandsia Workshop
2022-06-11 10:00 - 12:00 | UF/IFAS Manatee County Extension, 1303 17th Street West, Palmetto, FL, 34221, United States
Learn about these amazing epiphytes that only require air and water to live. This is a “make and take” workshop where you will create a palm boot planter using Tillandsia airplants. Bring wire cutters and pliers. $35 advance payment for materials due by Thursday, June 9. (limited to 20 participants)

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Rain Barrels for the Rainy Days of Summer
2022-06-16 10:30 - 12:30 | Online Event
Learn the proper way to use rain barrels!

Learn the safe and proper ways to use rain barrels to collect water from your roof gutters to help mitigate stormwater runoff and reduce potable water usage in your landscape by watering your plants with it!
After the Zoom webinar you will have an opportunity to make an appointment to purchase your own rain barrel and bag of some of the parts you’ll need to install it for $30 plus tax.
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Please submit special accommodation requests to katiebg@ufl.edu at least 10 day prior to event.

DIY Gardening Projects
2022-07-09 09:30 - 11:30 | UF/IFAS Manatee County Extension, 1303 17th Street West, Palmetto, FL, 34221, United States
Learn fun and useful do-it-yourself projects for home and garden using recycled materials
Please submit special accommodation requests to katiebg@ufl.edu at least 10 days prior to event.

Saving Water- Youth Program
2022-07-22 10:00 - 11:00 | Brooker Creek Environmental Education Center, 3940 Keystone Road, Tarpon Springs, FL, 34688, United States
Why and How Can I Make a Difference?

Living in Florida you are never too young to learn about water conservation!

Did you know that not only we are surrounded by water in Florida, but we live on top of it too? Join Florida-Friendly Landscaping™ Educator, Melissa West as we explore the water cycle, how to reduce pollution, and what you can do to protect our most precious resource, WATER!
This youth program is geared toward ages 7 to 12. Registration is required. Space is limited and this program will cap at 20 participants. Please register just your child (children).
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. We will start promptly at 10am.
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Nature Investigators' Club
2022-08-05 10:00 - 11:00, 2022-08-12 10:00 - 11:00, 2022-08-19 10:00 - 11:00, 2022-08-26 10:00 - 11:00, 2022-09-02 10:00 - 11:00, 2022-09-09 10:00 - 11:00 | Florida Botanical Gardens, 12520 Ulmerton Road, Largo, FL, 33778, United States
Explore different aspects of nature at the Florida Botanical Gardens!

Free admission, pre-registration only.

Do you have a child ages 3-7 who loves to explore nature? Become a Member of the Nature Investigators’ Club!
We will meet at the Florida Botanical Gardens each Friday at 10 AM to explore the different parts of nature and their interactions for a period of 6 weeks.

Benefits include:Small group: personal interactions with a certified environmental educatorTime in plant-rich environment, which has several proven health and wellness benefitsLearning through exploration, fostering development of higher-level problem solving skills
Opportunity to interact with other children, fostering teamwork and group collaboration skills
One (1) nature journal for use through the duration of the session.
Limited capacity:7 children slots for each sessionParent/Guardian must be present for the entirety of the session.

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DIY Gardening Projects
2022-08-06 09:30 - 11:30 | UF/IFAS Manatee County Extension, 1303 17th Street West, Palmetto, FL, 34221, United States
Learn fun and useful do-it-yourself projects for home and garden using recycled materials!

Learn fun and useful do-it-yourself projects for home and garden using recycled materials
Please submit special accommodation requests to katiebg@ufl.edu at least 10 days prior to event.
>>> REGISTER HERE <<<

Forest Bathing Guided Walk
2022-08-20 09:30 - 11:00 | Boyd Hill Nature Preserve Classroom, 1101 COUNTRY CLUB WY S, St. Petersburg, FL, 33705, United States
Forest bathing is a guided walk designed to relax and rejuvenate. We’ll bathe our senses in the healing qualities of nature and share our experiences through conversation. We’ll leave refreshed by this contemplative practice that we can carry into our everyday routines. Please wear closed-toe shoes and comfortable clothing and bring a water bottle.
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Happy Houseplants
2022-08-27 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 class to learn the art and science of caring for houseplants!

Join us for a fun, in-person, hands-on class to learn the art and science of caring for houseplants. $25 entry fee allows you to take home your very own specially-selected, easy-care houseplant in a sub-irrigated container. $5 for the class only.
Please email special accommodation requests to katiebg@ufl.edu at least 10 days prior to event.
>>> REGISTER HERE <<<

So You Want to Start a Farm?
2022-09-14 18:00 - 20:00 | UF/IFAS Extension, Hillsborough County, 5339 County Road 579, Seffner, FL, 33584, United States
Is the farm life for you? Join us to learn what it takes to start a farm and what questions to ask before you start.

Description: Have you thought about starting a small farm in Hillsborough County? You are probably excited to jump in and get started on creating your dream farm, but the key to a successful farm business it to plan it out first. The purpose of this workshop is to get you thinking about what it takes to start a farm.
This workshop is for beginner or aspiring farmers interested in starting a small farm in Hillsborough County. We will cover the factors to consider BEFORE starting your farm enterprise and send you home with resources to use as references while you plan out your farm.
Learning Objectives:
• Determine the factors to consider and questions to ask before starting a farm
• Evaluate your farm idea and fill in the gaps
Participants will receive educational materials and a worksheet to write down your ideas on how these factors could be addressed in your farm plan. This class will be an overview of these factors with resources provided for additional information – more in-depth information will be available in future workshops.
There is a $10 fee and registration is required.
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This workshop will be held in person in the Conference Center at our office, UF/IFAS Extension Hillsborough County, 5339 County Road 579, Seffner, FL 33584. Masks are recommended but not required.
Persons requiring special accommodations, per the Americans with Disabilities Act, must contact Allie Williams at least 10 days prior to the event.
For questions contact: Allie Williams at: 813-744-5519 Ext. 54119, allisonwilliams@ufl.edu
