Herpetology Camp
2025-06-02 08:00 - 17:00, 2025-06-03 08:00 - 17:00, 2025-06-04 08:00 - 17:00, 2025-06-05 08:00 - 17:00, 2025-06-06 08:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Boyd Hill Nature Preserve Classroom, 1101 COUNTRY CLUB WY S, St. Petersburg, FL, 33705, United States
Ages 7 yrs – 11 yrs
Campers explore the fascinating world of amphibians and reptiles.
Through up-close encounters with a variety of animals, such as gopher tortoises, frogs, lizards, and snakes, campers learn about ecology and conservation of amphibians and reptiles.
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Family Fun Friday: Watershed Explorations at Brooker Creek
2025-06-06 10:30 - 11:30 | Brooker Creek Environmental Education Center, 3940 Keystone Road, Tarpon Springs, FL, 34688, United States
Celebrate Stormwater Stewardship Month!

In celebration of Stormwater Stewardship Month, join Pinellas County Environmental Management staff and UF/IFAS Extension for a Walk in the Watershed at Brooker Creek Preserve!
This program will be a combined environmental educational program and guided hike. We will investigate our local watershed, explore the flow of water, collect water quality data from Brooker Creek, take a short hike along the boardwalk to spot wildlife, and learn about ways we can all contribute to the cleanliness of our waterways. Everyone has a part to play when it comes to stormwater pollution prevention!
Intended for families with children ages 7 and up. Registration is required.
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Presented by Lara Milligan, Pinellas County Natural Resources Agent for UF/IFAS Extension.
Part of the Stormwater Stewardship Month Programs collection

Composting Workshop
2025-06-07 08:30 - 09:30 | Hillsborough County Extension, 5339 County Road 579, Seffner, FL, 33584, United States
This workshop is for Hillsborough County and City of Tampa residents/employees only.
This workshop will be offered IN PERSON in the Extension Service Conference Center. Our address is: 5339 County Road 579, Seffner, FL 33584.
COMPOSTING: Learn how to put your everyday food waste and organic materials to work for you! Hillsborough County and City of Tampa residents/employees will receive a compost bin, compost bucket and thermometer after attending the workshop. (Limit 1 per household and the representative of the household must be an adult.) Please arrive 15 minutes before the program starts.
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Rainwater Harvesting Workshop
2025-06-07 11:00 - 12:00, 2025-07-05 11:00 - 12:00, 2025-08-02 11:00 - 12:00 | Hillsborough County Extension, 5339 County Road 579, Seffner, FL, 33584, United States
Harvest some of that rain to help in your garden!
This workshop is for Hillsborough County and City of Tampa residents/employees only.
This workshop will be held in the Conference Center at our office, 5339 County Road 579, Seffner, FL 33584.
RAINWATER HARVESTING: Learn 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. (Limit 1 per household and the representative of the household must be an adult.) Please arrive15 minutes before the program starts.
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Backyard Composting on Zoom
2025-06-11 11:00 - 12:00, 2025-07-09 11:00 - 12:00 | ZOOM, United States
Composting – learn how to turn trash into treasure!
This workshop is for Hillsborough County residents/employees only.
BACKYARD COMPOSTING: Learn to turn trash into treasure! Hillsborough County residents/employees will receive a compost bin, compost bucket and thermometer after attending the workshop. (1 per household and the representative of the household must be an adult.)
Since you are attending this workshop on Zoom, 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.

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Patio Microirrigation Workshop on Zoom
2025-06-12 11:00 - 12:00 | ZOOM, United States
Learn how to grow plants with the convenience of a patio microirrigation kit.
This workshop is for Hillsborough County and City of Tampa residents/employees only.
Learn how to grow plants with the convenience of a patio microirrigation kit. It will conserve water and save time. Hillsborough County and City of Tampa residents/employees will receive one patio microirrigation kit after attending the workshop. (Limit 1 kit per household and the representative of the household must be an adult.)
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NOTE: If you attend on Zoom, 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.

The Value of Trees
2025-06-19 11:00 - 14:30 | Palma Sola Botanical Park, 9800 17th Avenue Northwest, Bradenton, FL, 34209, United States
Part of the Florida-Friendly Landscaping™ collection

Trees contribute much more to humans than most people may think. Please join us to learn all of the many benefits that trees give us that we may not even realize. Perhaps you’ll be introduced to some trees you’ve never heard of, that are now appropriate to grow in our zone!
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Communi-Trees: Community Tree Care for You
2025-06-24 10:00 - 12:00, 2025-07-23 10:00 - 12:00 | UF/IFAS Extension, Hillsborough County, 5339 County Road 579, Seffner, FL, 33584, United States
Part of the Urban Forestry Programs collection

Join UF/IFAS Extension Urban Forestry Agent, Alyssa Vinson for an interactive educational presentation where we discuss the best practices for tree care in your community. We will cover selection, planting, establishment, pruning and planning for tree longevity in the landscape.
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If you have any questions, please contact the UF/IFAS Extension Hillsborough County at (813) 744-5519.
***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: VinsonA@HCFL.gov, 813-744-5519 Ext. 54106, at least 1 week in advance. Advance notice is necessary to arrange for some accessibility needs.
The University of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Institution.

Trees and Storms: Preparation and Recovery
2025-06-30 11:00 - 12:00 | ZOOM, United States
Part of the Urban Forestry Programs collection

Join UF/IFAS Extension Urban Forestry Agent, Alyssa Vinson to learn practical tips to prepare your trees, and help them recover during hurricane season.
We will conduct this Trees and Storms webinar online, via Zoom. No additional software or extra computer skills are necessary – just click to join!

>>> WEBINAR REGISTRATION <<<

NOTE: Registrants will receive an emailed Zoom link to access the Webinar the day prior. *If you do not receive the Z00M link, please check your SPAM folder for an email with the link. If no link is received, please contact Alyssa Vinson at 813-744-5519 for assistance.
If you have any questions, please contact the UF/IFAS Extension Hillsborough County at (813) 744-5519.
***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: VinsonA@HCFL.gov, 813-744-5519 Ext. 54106, at least 1 week in advance. Advance notice is necessary to arrange for some accessibility needs.
The University of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Institution.

Hurricanes and Trees
2025-07-02 18:00 - 19:00 | Land O’Lakes Library, 2818 Collier Parkway, Land O' Lakes, FL, 34639, United States
Come learn from a certified commercial arborist how to assess tree damage and how to best prepare in advance for future storms.
Hurricanes and tropical storms hit Florida almost every year, often causing extensive damage to trees in your yard/property. But you can make your landscape more hurricane-resistant, so that it’s less likely to suffer damage during a major storm.
The very active hurricane season of 2024 was particularly challenging for Tampa Bays’s urban forest. Learn from a certified commercial arborist how to assess tree damage from last summer and how to best prepare in advance for future storms.
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Blackwater Creek Preserve Field Trip
2025-07-05 06:30 - 10:30 | Blackwater Creek Nature Preserve, 2469 Patrinostro Road, Plant City, FL, 33565, United States
We will beat the heat and enjoy sunrise and pinewoods at Blackwater Creek Nature Preserve.
See Walks and Field Trips – Suncoast Chapter for registration information.

Composting Workshop
2025-07-05 08:30 - 09:30, 2025-08-02 08:30 - 09:30 | Hillsborough County Extension, 5339 County Road 579, Seffner, FL, 33584, United States
Composting – learn how to turn trash into treasure!
This workshop is for Hillsborough County and City of Tampa residents/employees only.
This workshop will be offered IN PERSON in the Extension Service Conference Center. Our address is: 5339 County Road 579, Seffner, FL 33584.
Learn how to put your everyday food waste and organic materials to work for you! Hillsborough County and City of Tampa residents/employees will receive a compost bin, compost bucket and thermometer after attending the workshop. (Limit 1 per household and the representative of the household must be an adult.) Please arrive 15 minutes before the program starts.
>>> REGISTER HERE <<<

Microirrigation Workshop on Zoom
2025-07-10 12:00 - 13:00 | ZOOM, United States
This workshop is for Hillsborough County and City of Tampa residents/employees only.
Learn 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.)
NOTE: 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.
>>> WEBINAR REGISTRATION <<<

Tips for the Lazy Gardener
2025-07-14 18:00 - 19:00 | Regency Park Library, 9701 Little Road, New Port Richey, FL, 34654, United States
Do you really want to garden on a 95-degree day? Gardening should be fun, easy and cheap. Too often we sabotage our best efforts and end up exhausted and broke.
Come learn practices and planning to set up a beautiful, stress-free gardening experience.
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Pollinator Gardening & Insect Conservation
2025-07-15 14:00 - 15:30 | ZOOM, United States
Learn how to grow plants to attract pollinators to your yard and identify beneficial insects.
Pollinators need our help! Join our Southwest District UF/IFAS Extension team to learn strategies to conserve pollinators while suppressing plant pests. In this zoom webinar, you will learn about beneficial insects that prey on garden pests, conservation of butterflies, and strategies you can implement in your home for a more pollinator-friendly landscape. Participants who complete the survey and provide their mailing address will receive an Integrated Pest and Pollinator Management brochure, pollinator sticker, and a printout of the data sheet to participate in the Great Southeast Pollinator Census on Aug. 22-23, 2025.
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If you have any questions, please contact the UF/IFAS Extension Hillsborough County at (813) 744-5519.
***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.

Community Tree Care Workshop
2025-08-01 09:00 - 16:00 | Hudson Regional Library, 8012 Library Rd Off Fivay Rd, Hudson, FL, 34667, United States
Urban tree selection, planting, care and maintenance topics will be covered in this free day-long workshop.

Are you interested in learning about proper tree care?
Whether you are an individual homeowner, hold a position of community leadership (HOA Board and Committee members and CAM’s), maintain trees for a municipality or other public entity, or work in urban planning, the Community Tree Care Workshop is for you!
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Learning Objectives
Attendees will be able to:

Describe the importance of hiring a certified professional to conduct structural tree pruning
Identify how to locate a certified professional and develop reasonable and achievable contract specifications
Develop a maintenance plan for any exisiting trees for which you are responsible
Identify proper planting, establishment and pruning methods for optimal tree longevity
Select an appropriate tree species for a given location
Identify the benefits associated with a healthy community tree canopy

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Agenda (order of topics subject to change)
9:00AM Welcome and Introductions
9:15AM What is a Tree? Biology and Benefits of Trees in Urban Landscapes
10:00AM Right Tree, Right Place: Selection, Planting and Establishment of Trees
10:45AM Break
11:00AM Pruning Trees for Health and Structure
12:00NOON Lunch on Your Own (1 hour)
1:00PM Hiring a Certified Professional: Where to Look, How to Hire, etc.
1:45PM Developing a Tree Maintenance Plan
2:30PM Working with Your Community: Knowing Relevant Codes, Permits, etc.
3:00PM Trees and Storms: Reality and Response
4:00PM Adjourn
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This workshop is a collaborative event between UF/IFAS Extension Hillsborough County and UF/IFAS Extension Pasco County staff.

Microirrigation Workshop
2025-08-02 09:30 - 11:00 | UF/IFAS Extension, Hillsborough County, 5339 County Road 579, Seffner, FL, 33584, United States
This workshop is for Hillsborough County and City of Tampa residents/employees only.
Learn 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.) Please arrive 15 minutes before the program starts.
>>> REGISTRATION <<<

Composting Workshop on ZOOM
2025-08-06 12:00 - 13:00 | ZOOM, United States
This workshop is for Hillsborough County and City of Tampa residents/employees only.
Learn how to put your everyday food waste and organic materials to work for you! Hillsborough County and
Learn how to put your everyday food waste and organic materials to work for you! Hillsborough County residents/employees will receive a compost bin, compost bucket and thermometer after attending the workshop. (1 per household and the representative of the household must be an adult.)
We will conduct this Composting workshop online, via Zoom. No additional software or extra computer skills are necessary – just click to join!
City of Tampa residents/employees will receive a compost bin, compost bucket and thermometer after attending the workshop. (Limit 1 per household and the representative of the household must be an adult.) Please arrive 15 minutes before the program starts.
>>> REGISTRATION <<<

Pets and Plants
2025-08-06 18:00 - 19:00 | Land O’Lakes Library, 2818 Collier Parkway, Land O' Lakes, FL, 34639, United States
Creating a pet-friendly garden can sometimes be a challenge in our homes and landscapes. We love our plants and our pets, but sometimes they don’t mix. We will explore the various plants that we keep in our homes and our landscapes, some of which may cause potential harm to our non-human family members. Many popular plants contain toxins that can cause mild irritation or be potentially life threatening.
Join us for this informative seminar as we opt for plants known to be safe for pets, placement of those plants, and having rooms/outdoor areas dedicated to plants ‘off limits’ to our pets. Join us as the speaker balances a love of plants with a safe environmental awareness for our pets.
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Hydroponic Gardening
2025-08-06 18:00 - 19:00 | Hudson Regional Library, 8012 Library Rd Off Fivay Rd, Hudson, FL, 34667, United States
This presentation will describe a hydroponic system that does not require electricity or pumps!
You will learn how to create a hydroponic garden for small or large spaces that you set up, and forget it! That is , until you are ready to harvest!
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Flowers and Herbs in Containers
2025-08-09 09:00 - 10:00 | Land O’ Lakes Heritage Park, 5401 Land O' Lakes Blvd (US 41), Land O' Lakes, FL, 34639, United States
New to gardening? Want to experiment with new plants or herbs with little risk? Learn how to grow flowers and herbs in convenient, versatile containers.
This easy, almost foolproof method allows anyone to try their hand at growing just what they want, where they want. Practical ideas and short cuts will soon have you growing a beautiful container garden.
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