BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Bay Soundings - ECPv6.15.16.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://baysoundings.com X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Bay Soundings REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20220313T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20221106T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20230312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20231105T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230411T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230411T123000 DTSTAMP:20261001T153416 CREATED:20230324T205946Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230324T210736Z UID:24217-1681209000-1681216200@baysoundings.com SUMMARY:Recycle Your Yard & Recycled Yard Art DESCRIPTION:This fun and educational workshop will showcase what and how you can reduce\, reuse\, recycle and repeat! \nThis workshop is for Hillsborough County residents/employees only. \nThis 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! \nThere will be several drawings for various pieces of recycled yard art during this workshop. If you are signed on to the Zoom workshop\, your household’s name will be placed in a compost bucket and names will be drawn during the presentation to determine winners. Each winner will be announced after their name is selected. **Product pick-up will be at our office by scheduling an appointment with our Receptionist on/after April 14 at 813-744-5519. Pick up must be made within 30 days of the workshop – NO exceptions. \n>>> REGISTER HERE URL:https://baysoundings.com/event/recycle-your-yard-recycled-yard-art-3/ LOCATION:UF/IFAS Extension\, Hillsborough County\, 5339 County Road 579\, Seffner\, FL\, 33584\, United States CATEGORIES:Arts, Music & Literature,Crafts & Hobbies,Gardening & Landscaping,WEBINARS & ONLINE CLASSES,Workshops & Classes END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230413T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230413T113000 DTSTAMP:20261001T153416 CREATED:20230324T211301Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230324T211301Z UID:24221-1681380000-1681385400@baysoundings.com SUMMARY:Gardening with Native Plants DESCRIPTION:Learn about native plants for your landscape and their benefits to our ecosystem. \nLearn how to garden with native plants and select species that are native to Florida that match your site conditions. Natives provide ecological benefits important to a healthy garden such as habitat for wildlife and food for pollinators. We will talk about native wildflowers\, perennials\, shrubs and trees suitable for planting in Central Florida home landscapes. \n>>> REGISTER HERE URL:https://baysoundings.com/event/gardening-with-native-plants/ LOCATION:UF/IFAS Extension\, Hillsborough County\, 5339 County Road 579\, Seffner\, FL\, 33584\, United States CATEGORIES:Gardening & Landscaping,Native Flora & Fauna,WEBINARS & ONLINE CLASSES,Workshops & Classes END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230209T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230209T123000 DTSTAMP:20261001T153416 CREATED:20230124T214737Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230124T214737Z UID:23839-1675942200-1675945800@baysoundings.com 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/ LOCATION:Online Event CATEGORIES:Agriculture & Botany,Gardening & Landscaping,Herbs,WEBINARS & ONLINE CLASSES END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230209T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230209T123000 DTSTAMP:20261001T153416 CREATED:20230124T214737Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230124T214737Z UID:23839-1675942200-1675945800@baysoundings.com 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/ LOCATION:Online Event CATEGORIES:Agriculture & Botany,Gardening & Landscaping,Herbs,WEBINARS & ONLINE CLASSES END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230518T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230518T110000 DTSTAMP:20261001T153416 CREATED:20230425T212859Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230425T212859Z UID:24424-1684404000-1684407600@baysoundings.com SUMMARY:How to Fertilize Plants for Homeowners DESCRIPTION:Learn how to fertilize vegetables\, fruit trees\, ornamentals\, palms and turf in your home landscape. \nLearn about the special fertilizer needs of different types of plants including vegetables\, fruit trees\, ornamentals\, palms and turf. This class will cover types of fertilizer\, timing of application\, methods of applying fertilizer\, and soil building strategies. We will provide updates on our local fertilizer ordinance. \nThe link to join us on Zoom will be sent to your email the day before the event. If for some reason you do not receive the link\, please check your spam mail and if you need assistance contact: Angie Maki\, 813-744-5519 Ext. 54127 or makia@hillsboroughcounty.org. \n>>> IN PERSON REGISTRATION WEBINAR REGISTRATION URL:https://baysoundings.com/event/how-to-fertilize-plants-for-homeowners/ LOCATION:Hillsborough County Extension\, 5339 County Road 579\, Seffner\, FL\, 33584\, United States CATEGORIES:Agriculture & Botany,Gardening & Landscaping,Home & Lifestyle,WEBINARS & ONLINE CLASSES,Workshops & Classes END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230204T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230204T093000 DTSTAMP:20261001T153416 CREATED:20230124T221602Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230529T202456Z UID:23854-1675499400-1675503000@baysoundings.com SUMMARY:Composting Workshop DESCRIPTION: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. \n>>> IN PERSON REGISTRATION WEBINAR REGISTRATION URL:https://baysoundings.com/event/composting-workshop-11/ LOCATION:UF/IFAS Extension\, Hillsborough County\, 5339 County Road 579\, Seffner\, FL\, 33584\, United States CATEGORIES:Agriculture & Botany,Certification & Training Programs,Conservation & Ecology,Farming,Gardening & Landscaping,Home & Lifestyle,Local Community,WEBINARS & ONLINE CLASSES,Workshops & Classes END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230204T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230204T110000 DTSTAMP:20261001T153416 CREATED:20230124T222136Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230529T203006Z UID:23857-1675503000-1675508400@baysoundings.com SUMMARY:Microirrigation Workshop DESCRIPTION:Learn how to save water watering your garden. \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>>> IN PERSON REGISTRATION WEBINAR REGISTRATION URL:https://baysoundings.com/event/microirrigation-workshop-13/ LOCATION:UF/IFAS Extension\, Hillsborough County\, 5339 County Road 579\, Seffner\, FL\, 33584\, United States CATEGORIES:Agriculture & Botany,Certification & Training Programs,Conservation & Ecology,Gardening & Landscaping,Local Community,WEBINARS & ONLINE CLASSES,Workshops & Classes END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230606T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230606T103000 DTSTAMP:20261001T153416 CREATED:20230529T204015Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230529T204015Z UID:24859-1686042000-1686047400@baysoundings.com 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. \nHiring 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. \n>>> WEBINAR REGISTRATION URL:https://baysoundings.com/event/re-sodding-your-florida-lawn-2/ LOCATION:ZOOM\, United States CATEGORIES:Gardening & Landscaping,Home & Lifestyle,WEBINARS & ONLINE CLASSES END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230209T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230209T123000 DTSTAMP:20261001T153416 CREATED:20230124T214737Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230124T214737Z UID:23839-1675942200-1675945800@baysoundings.com 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/ LOCATION:Online Event CATEGORIES:Agriculture & Botany,Gardening & Landscaping,Herbs,WEBINARS & ONLINE CLASSES END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230615T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230615T110000 DTSTAMP:20261001T153416 CREATED:20230529T204619Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230529T204619Z UID:24861-1686823200-1686826800@baysoundings.com SUMMARY:Edible Landscaping DESCRIPTION:Learn how to grow vegetables\, herbs\, fruits and other foods in a Florida-Friendly way! \nLearn to select varieties of edibles to plant in your landscape that grow well in Florida in a way that conserves water\, builds soil\, and reduces pesticide use. This class is for gardeners interested in expanding their own edible landscapes\, with information about creating a backyard garden that delivers fresh food in an affordable\, sustainable way. Participants who attend in person will receive starts of a variety of plants that may include pineapple\, papaya\, banana\, pigeon peas\, sweet potato\, tropical spinach and turmeric. \n>>> IN PERSON REGISTRATION WEBINAR REGISTRATION URL:https://baysoundings.com/event/edible-landscaping/ LOCATION:UF/IFAS Extension\, Hillsborough County\, 5339 County Road 579\, Seffner\, FL\, 33584\, United States CATEGORIES:Agriculture & Botany,Farming,Food & Cooking,Gardening & Landscaping,WEBINARS & ONLINE CLASSES,Workshops & Classes END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230620T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230620T133000 DTSTAMP:20261001T153416 CREATED:20230529T185924Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230529T185924Z UID:24837-1687262400-1687267800@baysoundings.com SUMMARY:This or That? Plants! DESCRIPTION:Inspired by “This or That? A Beginner’s Guide to Commonly Misidentified Animals and Plants in Florida”\, this webinar hopes to make identifying similar plants easy. Step up your naturalist skills by participating in this lunch-n-learn webinar. \nPresented by James Stevenson\, Education and Outreach Supervisor \n>>> WEBINAR REGISTRATION URL:https://baysoundings.com/event/this-or-that-plants/ LOCATION:ZOOM\, United States CATEGORIES:Agriculture & Botany,Gardening & Landscaping,Native Flora & Fauna,WEBINARS & ONLINE CLASSES END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230630T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230630T123000 DTSTAMP:20261001T153416 CREATED:20230529T193419Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230529T193419Z UID:24846-1688124600-1688128200@baysoundings.com SUMMARY:Landscaping Tips for the Rainy Season DESCRIPTION:The rainy season is upon us and our landscapes have to adjust from dry to wet weather. Join us to learn how to keep your landscape and the environment healthy during the rainy season. We will present easy water conservation practices\, such as sprinkler system check-ups\, the use of microirrigation and how to reduce runoff from your landscape by incorporating rain gardens and collecting rainwater. Rain barrels will be available at a discounted price for workshop participants residing in Pinellas County. \nRegister Here URL:https://baysoundings.com/event/landscaping-tips-for-the-rainy-season/ LOCATION:ZOOM\, United States CATEGORIES:Agriculture & Botany,Coastal & Wetlands,Gardening & Landscaping,Home & Lifestyle,Local Community,Native Flora & Fauna,WEBINARS & ONLINE CLASSES END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230701T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230701T093000 DTSTAMP:20261001T153416 CREATED:20230627T225428Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230627T225428Z UID:24957-1688200200-1688203800@baysoundings.com SUMMARY:Composting Workshop DESCRIPTION:Composting – learn how to turn trash into treasure! \nLearn 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. \n>>> IN PERSON REGISTRATION WEBINAR REGISTRATION URL:https://baysoundings.com/event/composting-workshop-13-2/ LOCATION:UF/IFAS Extension\, Hillsborough County\, 5339 County Road 579\, Seffner\, FL\, 33584\, United States CATEGORIES:Gardening & Landscaping,Home & Lifestyle,Recycling,WEBINARS & ONLINE CLASSES,Workshops & Classes END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230701T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230701T110000 DTSTAMP:20261001T153416 CREATED:20230627T225849Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230627T225849Z UID:24959-1688203800-1688209200@baysoundings.com SUMMARY:Microirrigation Workshop DESCRIPTION:Learn how to save water when watering your garden. \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>>> IN PERSON REGISTRATION WEBINAR REGISTRATION URL:https://baysoundings.com/event/microirrigation-workshop-14-2/ LOCATION:UF/IFAS Extension\, Hillsborough County\, 5339 County Road 579\, Seffner\, FL\, 33584\, United States CATEGORIES:Conservation & Ecology,Gardening & Landscaping,Home & Lifestyle,Local Community,WEBINARS & ONLINE CLASSES,Workshops & Classes END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230209T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230209T123000 DTSTAMP:20261001T153416 CREATED:20230124T214737Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230124T214737Z UID:23839-1675942200-1675945800@baysoundings.com 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/ LOCATION:Online Event CATEGORIES:Agriculture & Botany,Gardening & Landscaping,Herbs,WEBINARS & ONLINE CLASSES END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230727T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230727T120000 DTSTAMP:20261001T153416 CREATED:20230627T224202Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230627T224202Z UID:24953-1690452000-1690459200@baysoundings.com SUMMARY:Salt Tolerant Plants & Irrigating with Reclaimed Water DESCRIPTION:Learn which plants are salt tolerant and what to know when irrigating with reclaimed water. \nValrie Massey Program Assistant will host the webinar. Learn how to choose Salt Tolerant Plants appropriate for your landscape location and irrigation source. \nContact: Valrie (941) 722-4524 ext:1829 or vmassey@ufl.edu for further class information. \nMinimum class size is required or class will be postponed. All those that register will be notified if postponed. \nThis class satisfies the landscape educational class requirement for the Manatee County Outdoor Water Conservation Rebate Program. For further information on the program\, please contact: Tina 941-792-8811\, Ext. 5327 or tina.moutoux@mymanatee.org \n>>> RESERVE A SPOT URL:https://baysoundings.com/event/salt-tolerant-plants-irrigating-with-reclaimed-water-2/ LOCATION:Online Event CATEGORIES:Agriculture & Botany,Conservation & Ecology,Farming,Gardening & Landscaping,Local Community,Recycling,WEBINARS & ONLINE CLASSES END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230209T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230209T123000 DTSTAMP:20261001T153416 CREATED:20230124T214737Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230124T214737Z UID:23839-1675942200-1675945800@baysoundings.com 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/ LOCATION:Online Event CATEGORIES:Agriculture & Botany,Gardening & Landscaping,Herbs,WEBINARS & ONLINE CLASSES END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231007T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231007T110000 DTSTAMP:20261001T153416 CREATED:20230930T201658Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230930T201658Z UID:25300-1696671000-1696676400@baysoundings.com SUMMARY:Microirrigation Workshop DESCRIPTION:Learn how to save water when watering your garden. \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>>> IN PERSON REGISTRATION WEBINAR REGISTRATION URL:https://baysoundings.com/event/microirrigation-workshop-14-3/ LOCATION:UF/IFAS Extension\, Hillsborough County\, 5339 County Road 579\, Seffner\, FL\, 33584\, United States CATEGORIES:Adult Level,Agriculture & Botany,Clean Water,Conservation & Ecology,Farming,Gardening & Landscaping,Local Community,WEBINARS & ONLINE CLASSES,Workshops & Classes END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231017T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231017T130000 DTSTAMP:20261001T153416 CREATED:20230930T204558Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250622T215801Z UID:25307-1697544000-1697547600@baysoundings.com SUMMARY:Backyard Composting on Zoom DESCRIPTION:Composting – learn how to turn trash into treasure! \nThis workshop is for Hillsborough County residents/employees only. \nBACKYARD 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.) \nSince 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. \n  \n>>> REGISTER HERE URL:https://baysoundings.com/event/backyard-composting-on-zoom/ LOCATION:ZOOM\, United States CATEGORIES:Adult Level,Agriculture & Botany,Conservation & Ecology,Farming,Gardening & Landscaping,Home & Lifestyle,Local Community,Recycling,WEBINARS & ONLINE CLASSES END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231026T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231026T120000 DTSTAMP:20261001T153416 CREATED:20230928T224539Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230928T224539Z UID:25286-1698314400-1698321600@baysoundings.com 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. \n>>> REGISTER HERE URL:https://baysoundings.com/event/ground-covers-plants-that-work-4/ LOCATION:ZOOM\, United States CATEGORIES:Conservation & Ecology,Gardening & Landscaping,Local Community,Native Flora & Fauna,WEBINARS & ONLINE CLASSES END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231104T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231104T110000 DTSTAMP:20261001T153416 CREATED:20231029T181402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231029T181402Z UID:25483-1699090200-1699095600@baysoundings.com 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>>> IN PERSON REGISTRATION WEBINAR REGISTRATION URL:https://baysoundings.com/event/microirrigation-workshop-14-4/ LOCATION:Hillsborough County Extension\, 5339 County Road 579\, Seffner\, FL\, 33584\, United States CATEGORIES:Conservation & Ecology,Farming,Gardening & Landscaping,Home & Lifestyle,Local Community,WEBINARS & ONLINE CLASSES,Workshops & Classes END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231115T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231115T130000 DTSTAMP:20261001T153416 CREATED:20231029T182848Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231029T182848Z UID:25489-1700049600-1700053200@baysoundings.com SUMMARY:BACKYARD COMPOSTING DESCRIPTION: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.) \nSince you are attending this workshop on Zoom\, you will need to make an appointment with our receptionist after November 17 (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. \n>>> WEBINAR REGISTRATION URL:https://baysoundings.com/event/backyard-composting-16-2/ LOCATION:ZOOM\, United States CATEGORIES:Conservation & Ecology,Gardening & Landscaping,Home & Lifestyle,Local Community,Recycling,WEBINARS & ONLINE CLASSES END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231205T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231205T120000 DTSTAMP:20261001T153416 CREATED:20231128T215143Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231128T215143Z UID:25592-1701770400-1701777600@baysoundings.com SUMMARY:Irrigation Design 101 DESCRIPTION:Learn how to select\, install\, and operate your own water saving irrigation system. \nLive Event with remote viewing\, Zoom\, option available \nKendrick Auditorium at UF/IFAS Manatee County Extension Office 1303 17th Street West\, Palmetto\, FL 34221 \nJoin Brian J Rigney\, Program Assistant\, as he discusses the basics of great irrigation design. Learn helpful information for installing your new or retrofitted in-ground irrigation system! This class satisfies the irrigation educational class requirement for the Manatee County Outdoor Water Conservation Rebate Program. \n>>> REGISTER HERE URL:https://baysoundings.com/event/irrigation-design-101/ LOCATION:UF/IFAS Manatee County Extension\, 1303 17th Street West\, Palmetto\, FL\, 34221\, United States CATEGORIES:Adult Level,Agriculture & Botany,Clean Water,Conservation & Ecology,Farming,Gardening & Landscaping,Home & Lifestyle,Local Community,WEBINARS & ONLINE CLASSES,Workshops & Classes END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231206T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231206T130000 DTSTAMP:20261001T153416 CREATED:20231128T230250Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231128T230250Z UID:25596-1701864000-1701867600@baysoundings.com SUMMARY:Vegetable Microirrigation Workshop on ZOOM DESCRIPTION:Get some help for a successful vegetable garden. \nThis workshop is for Hillsborough County and City of Tampa residents/employees only. \nLearn how to grow vegetables with the convenience of a microirrigation kit. It will conserve water and save time. Hillsborough County and City of Tampa residents/employees will receive a vegetable microirrigation kit after attending this workshop. (Limit 1 kit per household and the representative of the household must be an adult.) Participants can schedule a time/date to pick up the kit. \nThis workshop will be offered remotely through Zoom. You do not need additional software or more than basic computer skills to attend. \n>>> REGISTER HERE URL:https://baysoundings.com/event/vegetable-microirrigation-workshop-on-zoom/ LOCATION:ZOOM\, United States CATEGORIES:Adult Level,Agriculture & Botany,Certification & Training Programs,Farming,Gardening & Landscaping,Local Community,WEBINARS & ONLINE CLASSES END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240108T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240108T130000 DTSTAMP:20261001T153416 CREATED:20231228T191838Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250523T183325Z UID:25733-1704715200-1704718800@baysoundings.com SUMMARY:Patio Microirrigation Workshop on Zoom DESCRIPTION:Learn how to grow plants with the convenience of a patio microirrigation kit. \nThis workshop is for Hillsborough County and City of Tampa residents/employees only. \nLearn 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.) \n>>> REGISTER HERE URL:https://baysoundings.com/event/patio-microirrigation-workshop-on-zoom/ LOCATION:ZOOM\, United States CATEGORIES:Conservation & Ecology,Gardening & Landscaping,Home & Lifestyle,WEBINARS & ONLINE CLASSES END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240113T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240113T133000 DTSTAMP:20261001T153416 CREATED:20231227T203207Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231227T203338Z UID:25726-1705147200-1705152600@baysoundings.com SUMMARY:Florida-Friendly: Landscape Maintenance 101 DESCRIPTION:Join us to learn how to maintain your landscape. \nGood landscape design should be followed by appropriate maintenance practices. Join us to learn about Florida-Friendly Landscaping™ practices and how they\, when applied\, can protect our precious water resources. Topics of discussion are proper plant selection\, planting and plant establishment\, sprinkler system efficiency and watering schedule. We will also touch on microirrigation and keeping your landscape healthy with proper pruning techniques. \nRegister Here  URL:https://baysoundings.com/event/florida-friendly-friday-landscape-maintenance-101/ LOCATION:Online Event CATEGORIES:Conservation & Ecology,Gardening & Landscaping,Home & Lifestyle,Lectures & Seminars,Local Community,Native Flora & Fauna,WEBINARS & ONLINE CLASSES END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240116T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240116T110000 DTSTAMP:20261001T153416 CREATED:20231228T192443Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231228T192443Z UID:25735-1705399200-1705402800@baysoundings.com SUMMARY:Florida-Friendly Landscaping™ Nine Principles DESCRIPTION:Join us for a presentation on the Florida-Friendly Landscaping™ Nine Principles! Let’s create sustainable landscapes together! \nThis presentation is for Hillsborough County residents/employees only. \nJoin us for a presentation on the Florida-Friendly Landscaping™ Nine Principles! Explore the essential benchmarks for recognition and acquire valuable insights into crafting an attractive\, environmentally conscious landscape that aligns with the program’s guidelines. Whether you’re an experienced gardener or just beginning\, this event is customized for you. Our presentation will walk you through the steps to meet the Florida-Friendly Landscaping™ criteria for recognition\, providing valuable knowledge about the Nine Principles that support environmentally mindful landscaping in Florida. Be part of a community of like-minded individuals committed to developing resilient and aesthetically pleasing outdoor spaces. \nThis workshop will be offered online via ZOOM. No additional software is required and only basic computer skills are necessary. \n>>> WEBINAR REGISTRATION URL:https://baysoundings.com/event/florida-friendly-landscaping-nine-principles/ LOCATION:ZOOM\, United States CATEGORIES:Adult Level,Agriculture & Botany,Certification & Training Programs,Conservation & Ecology,Gardening & Landscaping,Lectures & Seminars,Local Community,Native Flora & Fauna,WEBINARS & ONLINE CLASSES END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240124T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240124T100000 DTSTAMP:20261001T153416 CREATED:20231222T221509Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240930T194205Z UID:25702-1706090400-1706090400@baysoundings.com SUMMARY:Salt Tolerant Plants DESCRIPTION:‘Learn which plants are Salt tolerant and other choices to consider for your landscape’ \n>>> RESERVE A SPOT URL:https://baysoundings.com/event/salt-tolerant-plants/ LOCATION:Manatee County Island Branch Library\, 5701 Marina Drive\, Holmes Beach\, FL\, 34217-1516\, United States CATEGORIES:Agriculture & Botany,Coastal & Wetlands,Gardening & Landscaping,Local Community,Native Flora & Fauna,WEBINARS & ONLINE CLASSES,Workshops & Classes END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240203T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240203T093000 DTSTAMP:20261001T153416 CREATED:20240118T193645Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251025T182515Z UID:25791-1706949000-1706952600@baysoundings.com SUMMARY:Composting Workshop on ZOOM DESCRIPTION:This workshop is for Hillsborough County and City of Tampa residents/employees only. \nLearn how to put your everyday food waste and organic materials to work for you! Hillsborough County and \nLearn 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.) \nWe will conduct this Composting workshop online\, via Zoom. No additional software or extra computer skills are necessary – just click to join! \nCity 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. \n>>> REGISTRATION URL:https://baysoundings.com/event/composting-workshop-13-5/ LOCATION:ZOOM\, United States CATEGORIES:Adult Level,Home & Lifestyle,Local Community,WEBINARS & ONLINE CLASSES,Workshops & Classes END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240203T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240203T110000 DTSTAMP:20261001T153416 CREATED:20240118T194442Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251025T181532Z UID:25793-1706952600-1706958000@baysoundings.com SUMMARY:Microirrigation Workshop DESCRIPTION:This 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.) Please arrive 15 minutes before the program starts. \n>>> REGISTRATION URL:https://baysoundings.com/event/microirrigation-workshop-14-5/ LOCATION:UF/IFAS Extension\, Hillsborough County\, 5339 County Road 579\, Seffner\, FL\, 33584\, United States CATEGORIES:Adult Level,Conservation & Ecology,Gardening & Landscaping,Home & Lifestyle,Local Community,WEBINARS & ONLINE CLASSES,Workshops & Classes END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR