Mangrove Considerations
2021-08-06 12:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | Online Event
Join UF/IFAS Extension’s Alyssa Vinson for a discussion of one of our most valuable coastal resources: Mangroves. Learn the ins and outs of living with these valuable and irreplaceable tree species. Topics covered will include; identification and ecology, rules and regulations and best practices for trimming.
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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.
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KidSpace
2021-07-10 10:30 - 11:30 | Online Event
During KidSpace we unleash the awesome power of astronomy as we help kids become scientific masters of the universe! Join us as we take off from the Earth’s surface and fly to places humans have never been: the Sun, planets, other moons in our solar system, newly discovered solar systems in our galaxy, and beyond. KidSpace is designed for grades 1-5 and their grown-ups, but everyone is welcome!

Where: On Zoom
When: 10:30am Saturday, July 10
Cost: Free

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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!
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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.
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FLORIDA BIRDING & NATURE FESTIVAL
2021-10-15 - 2021-10-17 | The Manatee Viewing Center, 6990 Dickman Rd, Apollo Beach, FL, 33572, United States
Three days of field and boat trips, expert seminars on Zoom, keynote speakers, and a great nature expo!
In partnership with Hillsborough County’s CELM/ELAPP programs, and hosted by TECO – come celebrate the wonders of the birds, wildlife, and natural lands that we enjoy in West Central Florida.
A three-day festival offering Zoom presentations keynotes field trips boat trips a nature expo a silent auction Zoom presentations where you can learn from renowned professionals, experience peak migration, and shop unique products.
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Spiders!
2021-10-27 14:00 - 15:00 | Online Event
Many people find these arachnids terrifying; we hope to show you the “softer side” of spiders! Learn their natural history, identification tips and fun facts about these web-spinners.
Presented by James Stevenson, UF/IFAS Extension Specialist for Pinellas County
Recommended for adults and youth over 12
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Getting Wild with Turkey
2021-11-04 14:00 - 15:00 | Online Event
Turkey may surface in your mind this November as a menu item, but have you ever observed a wild turkey in nature? Did you see a male or a female turkey? If so, how did you tell the difference? For a large bird that is not known for its flying ability, nor respected for its intelligence, how does the Wild Turkey survive? Over years, many of us have lost appreciation for this incredible bird. If ol’ Ben had his way, the turkey would be our national emblem and not the scavenging & thieving bald eagle (as Ben Franklin described them). Take a trot with us as we talk with Sensing Nature wildlife biologist, Jeanne Murphy on why we should give the turkey its well-deserved appreciation.
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Saltwater Invertebrates II: Our Spineless Superheroes, the Sequel!
2021-11-20 10:00 - 11:00 | Online Event
By popular demand, we are diving back into the world of saltwater (marine) invertebrates! With over 50,000 plus species from which to choose there are easily over 49,000 plus species still waiting for their time to shine in our spotlight. Join us for talk with Sensing Nature Ecologist Brian Lane as he reveals some amazing marine invertebrates and discover the important role they play, even in our everyday lives.
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Figuring Out Fins
2021-12-02 14:00 - 15:00 | Online Event
Join us for a talk with Sensing Nature’s ecologist Brian Lane as we dive into Florida’s saltwater environment and explore what fishes are found in Florida. We’ll learn about fish taxonomy and why this is important; we’ll learn about fish adaptations and how their adaptations help them survive, and finally, we’ll take a closer look at some of our wonderful saltwater fishes that call Florida home!
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Learning Florida Coastal Birds
2021-12-18 10:00 - 23:00 | Online Event
Learn what birds are typically found in Florida’s coastal habitats, how are they adapted to live here and if that may give them a unique survival advantage. Join us for a talk with wildlife biologist Jeanne Murphy as she guides you through the wonderful birds found in these salty Florida aquatic ecosystems.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.

Helping Local Cavity Nesters in Pinellas
2022-05-17 12:00 - 13:30 | Online Event
Some birds use nest boxes (aka bird houses) while others build nests on branches or in the grass. Before installing a birdhouse, you should learn about which species might be looking for some new real estate. In this program, you will learn about “cavity-nesters,” the category of bird most likely to move into a birdhouse. You will also learn about their real estate preferences and how to choose a good spot for a birdhouse.
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Nest Box Building Workshop
2022-05-21 10:30 - 12:30 | Brooker Creek Environmental Education Center, 3940 Keystone Road, Tarpon Springs, FL, 34688, United States
Join us for an in-person workshop to “make and take” a nest box for your yard!

Want to help our local cavity nesters?
Learn how to build your very own nest box for an Eastern Bluebird!
In this workshop you will learn about proper nest box placement and mounting, additional information specific to the nesting habits of Eastern Bluebirds, and other fun facts about this species!
We will be building a nest box for an Eastern Bluebird, which is a year-round resident in Pinellas County.
Registration is required. Presented by Lara Milligan, Pinellas County Natural Resources Agent for UF/IFAS Extension.
The workshop costs $25
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Be Prepared: Trees & Tropical Weather
2022-06-01 09:00 - 11:00 | UF/IFAS Manatee County Extension, 1303 17th Street West, Palmetto, FL, 34221, United States
Learn about how best to plan, maintain and prepare your trees for tropical weather!
As we start off this year’s hurricane season, join UF/IFAS Extension to learn about how best to plan, maintain and prepare your trees for the tropical weather. Hybrid virtual and in person (1303 17th St W, Palmetto – Kendrick Auditorium)
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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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What's That? Plant ID for Beginners
2022-07-13 11:00 - 13:00 | Online Event
If you ever wondered how to figure out what plant is which, join this beginner plant ID webinar.

Not sure what that plant is in your backyard? New to Florida and unfamiliar with the new species? If you ever wondered how to figure out what plant is which, join this beginner plant ID webinar.
Please email katiebg@ufl.edu with any special accommodation requests at least 10 prior to the event.
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Talk Plants with Me
2022-08-11 11:30 - 13:00 | Online Event
Ask a Horticulture Agent Webinar!

Submit 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.
Please submit special accommodation requests to katiebg@ufl.ued at least 10 days prior to event.
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500 Million Years at Brooker Creek Preserve
2022-11-08 14:00 - 15:00 | Online Event
Have you ever looked at an alligator or a wood stork and thought “man, they look like living dinosaurs!”? Have you ever seen fossils and thought they looked similar to creatures still around today? And what about Florida specifically – when did all of the animals and plants we see here actually get here? This webinar will take a 500 million year journey through evolutionary history, looking at the origins of many of the creatures that call Brooker Creek home! We will find out that dragonflies haven’t changed much since before the dinosaurs, but that just 15,000 years ago (the blink of an eye in geologic time) Florida was full of enormous mastodons and mammoths, saber-toothed cats and giant ground sloths!
This whirlwind tour of natural history is geared towards adults and interested youth are welcome to join.
Presented by Brian Magnier. Sponsored by the Friends of Brooker Creek Preserve.
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Flowers: A Botanical Approach
2022-11-16 14:00 - 15:00 | ZOOM, United States
Let us explore the REAL story of the flower, from its modest first iterations to the myriad of forms this often-breathtaking sex organ has taken. From a messy collection of fertile leaves some of the most complex insect-trapping/tricking devices, we will trace the development of the flower and discover its parts and processes.
Presented by James Stevenson, Education and Outreach Supervisor
Recommended for adults and youth over 12
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Mangrove Cleanup & Restoration
2022-12-06 12:00 - 14:00 | Online Event
Mangrove Cleanup and Restoration:
Recommendations for Volunteer Leaders
Post-storm mangrove clean up & restoration.
Join Florida Sea Grant and UF/IFAS Extension to discuss recommendations for clean up and restoration of mangroves following storm damage. Topics will include: assessment methods, debris removal logistics, pruning, muck removal, and others. ISA CEU’s available.
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Air-Sitters: The Truth About Epiphytic Plants
2023-01-11 14:00 - 15:00 | Online Event
So: Spanish moss does not kill tress and neither does mistletoe… Any questions? Join us to explore the adaptations and ecological roles of the “Air Plants.” We’ll examine how they live, reproduce, and contribute to a healthy ecosystem, AND why they do not belong stuffed in a seashell in your windowless guest bathroom.
Presented by James Stevenson, Education and Outreach Supervisor
Recommended for adults and youth over 12.
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Compost Basics
2023-01-14 09:30 - 11:00 | Online Event
Mulch and compost can play an important role in the health of your soil and landscape. Join Florida-Friendly Landscaping™ Educator, Melissa West, to find out the benefits of compost by recycling your leaves, pine needles, grass clippings and kitchen scraps. You will learn the step-by-step process from finding the right location, choosing a container or creating a compost pile to produce “black gold” for a thriving garden.
This is a free event, registration required.
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