Invasive Plants in Florida
2021-01-16 10:00 - 11:00 (America/New_York) | 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.
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Wild Wings Bird Hike
2021-01-09 08:00 - 09:30, 2020-12-12 08:00 - 09:30, 2020-11-14 08:00 - 09:30 | Brooker Creek Preserve, 3940 Keystone Road, Tarpon Springs, FL, United States
Wild Wings –
Birds of Brooker Hike
Have you wondered what bird is singing in your backyard? Do you see and hear birds but don’t know who they are? If so, join us for a Beginning Bird Hike to learn how to identify the county’s common birds as we meander along a one-mile trail.
All ages are welcome. Children under the ages of 16 must be accompanied by an adult and those younger than 6 may find this hike challenging.
Guided Hike Information
Volunteer Hike Guides will meet participants outside the Exhibit Hall 10 minutes before the scheduled start time. We strongly suggest all hikers visit the restroom (located in the Classroom Building) before we begin as there are no facilities along the trail.

Guided hikes are under a mile in length, much of which is on unimproved, uneven sandy trails.
Hikes take about two (2) hours to complete.
Please wear sturdy, closed-toe shoes, sneakers or boots.
Insect repellent (bug spray) is strongly recommended in summer months.
Bring plenty of drinking water and a snack.
A hat, sunglasses, and sunscreen are also recommended.
Pets are not permitted.
No smoking is allowed.
Trained volunteers will guide the hike.

Registration: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/wild-wings-birds-of-brooker-hike-tickets-53439990450?mc_cid=a4dbfdde6b&mc_eid=1cbba2e07b

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

National Audubon Christmas Bird Count
2020-12-16 | FL
121st Annual
National Audubon Christmas Bird Count
Contact Christine Rowland president@westpascoaudubon.com if you want to join us.

Free Yoga in the Park
2020-12-05 09:00 - 10:00, 2020-11-07 09:00 - 10:00 | 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.

Scallops: What They Reveal about Ancient Tampa Bay Communities
2020-11-30 19:00 - 20:00 | ZOOM, United States
Did you know that scallops tell us a lot about the natural and cultural history of Tampa Bay? Get the inside story about fascinating research into the use of scallops by native communities in the Tampa Bay area and learn about how ancient cultures lived and what their environment was like thousands of years ago in this webinar!

Join us for Episode 2 of “Digging Into Weedon” where we meet Lindsay Parsons, a second-year master’s student in the Geology Department at the University of Georgia and the recipient of the 2020 Alliance for Weedon Island Archaeology Research and Education, Inc. (AWIARE)/Levitt Foundation scholarship.
After Lindsay takes us through her research, we will dig a bit deeper into what motivated Lindsay’s focus on scallops, her love of interdisciplinary science, and other aspects of her work.

This virtual program will take place over Zoom. Please register at https://ufl.zoom.us/…/tJctf-6vrDMsHNH2Mnua03ILjXkksaOyyPq7
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about how to join the Zoom meeting.

Mistaken Identities
2020-11-24 10:00 - 11:00 | 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

The Skies of Weedon
2020-11-21 09:00 - 10:00 | ZOOM, United States
The Skies of Weedon:
From Avian Identification to Conservation
From wetland herons and ospreys to upland towhees and swallow-tailed kites, join Sensing Nature’s Senior Wildlife Biologist Jeanne Murphy and investigate some of Weedon Island Preserve’s avian treasures. Discover quick and easy ways to tell one feathered friend from another, find out where they will often flock, what tools to use for starting the fun identification process, and some interesting snippets about each species varying from their unique behaviors to conservation.

This program is great for seasoned Florida residents wanting to learn more, first time Florida visitors, and any kids 7 years of age and older aiming to investigate some of Weedon Island’s avian species.

Questions? Email us at weedonisland@pinellascounty.org

Register at https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_gRjz32v4RnaLv1fbE4mS2Q?fbclid=IwAR14-fKw6cKzPaPjuN3iocDIXVB_fLz-xYZg3IcLd1aTS9AChFChClrJXLc

Florida Birds through the Seasons
2020-11-18 14:00 - 15:00 | IN YOUR HOME, YOUR FAVORITE PLACE, ANYWHERE
Florida is one of the most biodiverse states in the country, with over 500 species of birds! But you can’t see all of those birds in a given month – so where do they all go? And how do they know which direction to fly? This webinar will cover what birds to expect in Florida in different seasons, as well as bird migration and navigation.
Suitable for adults and youth over 12.
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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
REGISTER HERE

Tree Care Webinar Series
2020-11-13 12:00 - 13:00, 2020-11-06 12:00 - 13:00, 2020-10-30 12:00 - 13:00 | UF/IFAS Manatee County Extension, 1303 17th Street West, Palmetto, FL, 34221, United States
Tree Care Webinar Series
Join Manatee County’s Residential Horticulture Extension Agent for a series of webinars focused on community tree care. Trees are incredibly important for our personal and environmental health. This series will cover; selection and planting, establishment and maintenance and pruning.
October 30 @ 12PM – To register: Selection and Planting
November 6 @ 12PM – To register: Establishment and Maintenance
November 13 @ 12PM – To register: Pruning

FMNP Instructor Mentoring Program
2020-11-12 15:00 - 16:00 | ZOOM, United States
FMNP Instructor Mentoring Program
via ZOOM
Hi FMNP Staff and FAB Members,
It’s time for our Monthly Instructor Mentorship Program! We hope that each of you can attend and encourage your fellow instructors to attend as well. Each call should be about 45 minutes and include a discussion on a special topic, as well as updates and time for general Q&A (so it’s also helpful to have staff and experienced instructors on the line to help answer questions):
* Updates from the FMNP Program Office (5 minutes) * Special Topic presentation (provided by one of you!) (20-30 minutes)
* Special Topic Q&A (5-10 minutes)
* General FMNP Q&A (5 minutes)
All board members and any FMNP instructors are encouraged and welcomed to present on a topic. We expect each regional representative to host 1 topic per year (this can be done by you OR you can recruit someone from your region). You may share your screen/video if you want (encouraged but not required) and it will also be recorded. Please let me know if there is a particular topic or month you are interested in.

Florida’s Big Reds—Reddish Egrets and Roseate Spoonbills
2020-11-05 18:00 - 21:00 | ZOOM, United States
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Veterans Memorial Park Planting
2020-11-05 07:30 - 12:00 | Veterans Memorial Park, 3602 US Hwy. 301 N, Tampa, FL, 33619, United States
Join Keep Tampa Bay Beautiful as we plant over 140 plants to create a pollinator garden. This project is a part of the community greening program by NFL Green in partnership Tampa Bay Super Bowl LV.
This fun project will be limited to 20 volunteers, so sign up now!
Click Here to Register

What to Bring:

ID
Mask
Sunscreen
Hat/Sunglasses
Protective footwear (closed-toed, no sandals or flip-flops)
Insect repellent
Reusable water bottle

ZOOM: Florida Supernature! Plant Poison
2020-10-28 14:00 - 15:00 | IN YOUR HOME, YOUR FAVORITE PLACE, ANYWHERE
The Florida Supernature Webinar Series explores the wonders of plants and animals in Florida! Join UF/IFAS Extension Specialist, James Stevenson every Wednesday in October at 2PM.
Florida’s freshwater wetlands are home to some amazing wildflowers. Let one of our specialists introduce you to these denizens of the swamp! We promise you won’t get your feet wet while meet these beautiful and interesting plants. Recommended for adults.
This free class will be presented online via Zoom.
Registration is required. Once you have registered you will receive an email from Zoom with a link to join the class.
Register here:
https://ufl.zoom.us/…/tJwrdOmqpz4uEtAFJrGwJNts1oehmslIBgmZ

Free Electronic Waste Dropoff/Recycling Event
2020-10-28 07:00 - 15:00 | FL
Location: Solid Waste Complex – Campbell
1701 N Hercules Ave
Clearwater, Florida 33765

Clearwater residents may bring up to six unwanted electronics to the city’s free monthly electronics collection event, hosted by Clearwater Solid Waste/Recycling Department. In order to drop off recyclables, participants MUST be city residents. Proof of residency is required prior to dropping off materials. Electronics accepted include televisions, cell phones, computer towers/CPUs, drives (such as hard drives and CD drives), laptops, desktop monitors, smart phones and tablets. The city will not accept any electronics that have been scavenged.

Master Gardener Plant Clinic
2020-10-27 09:00 - 16:00, 2020-10-20 09:00 - 16:00 | Manatee County Agriculture and Extension Office, 1303 17th St W, Palmetto, FL, 34221, United States
Every Tuesday and Thursday morning from 9:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M., Master Gardener Volunteers will be present in our Plant Clinic at Extension.
You are welcome to phone (941-722-4524) or drop by in person (1303 17th St. W., Palmetto.).
We do require masks and social distancing if you come in person! Other days you can leave us a voice-mail message or submit a request via our online submission form: https://ufl.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_0NfIZ3fyEWIuf0F

Twilight Hike & Campfire
2020-10-24 18:30 - 20:00 | Camp Bayou Outdoor Learning Center, 4202 24th St SE, Ruskin, FL, 33570, United States
Join us for a twilight hike and stay for the campfire.
Donation requested- $5/ person.
Reservation is required. Call 813-641-8545 or campbayou@gmail.com

Beekeeping Basics
2020-10-22 18:00 - 19:30 | UF/IFAS Manatee County Extension, 1303 17th Street West, Palmetto, FL, 34221, United States
Beekeeping Basics
In-Person Presentation
Do you want to start beekeeping to keep the honey bee population healthier? This workshop will discuss the basic tools and provide information needed to start up beekeeping. There will be a Q&A session at the end to clarify individual situations and/or questions. A nominal registration fee of $20 helps cover expenses of the in-person training.
Registration is required. Register here.

Beekeeping Basics
2020-10-22 18:00 - 19:30 | UF/IFAS Manatee County Extension, 1303 17th Street West, Palmetto, FL, 34221, United States
Do you want to start beekeeping to keep the dwindling honey bee population healthier? The workshop will talk about some of the basics tools and information you will need to start up beekeeping. There will be a Q&A session at the end to clarify individual’s situation and questions. There is a nominal fee of $20 to cover expenses of the in-person training.
Registration is required. There is a late registration fee + processing fee. Please register early!
REGISTER HERE
If you have any questions pertaining to class information, please contact Dinora Santiago at 941-722-4524, Ext. 1823 or email d.santiago@ufl.edu

ZOOM: Itching for Answers
2020-10-21 14:00 - 15:00 | IN YOUR HOME, YOUR FAVORITE PLACE, ANYWHERE
Itching for Answers:
The Good, the Bad, and the Biology of Mosquitoes
Did you know that mosquitoes can breed in only a bottle cap of water? Or that some mosquitoes only bite leeches? Join us for a talk with Pinellas County Environmental Specialist Alissa Berro where we’ll go over the good, the bad and the biology of Florida’s least favorite insect! Learn more about what attracts mosquitoes, the most effective ways to prevent them, and answers to the questions you’ve been itching to ask.
This webinar will take place over Zoom. Recommended for adults.
Registration is required to participate in this program.
Please register at https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_rP-0xdSSQeqrGhjOjg-fbg
Questions? Email us at weedonisland@pinellascounty.org

ZOOM: Florida Supernature! Pinellas Predatory Plants
2020-10-21 14:00 - 15:00 | IN YOUR HOME, YOUR FAVORITE PLACE, ANYWHERE

ZOOM: Invasives in the Home Landscape Series
2020-10-21 13:00 - 14:00 | IN YOUR HOME, YOUR FAVORITE PLACE, ANYWHERE
Please see registration links below for a UF/IFAS Master Gardener webinar series on common invasive plant species in the home landscape.
When: Oct 7, 2020 01:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Topic: Introduction to Invasive Plants
Join our Master Gardener Volunteers for a new class series. Invasive plants threaten our natural areas and biodiversity. Find out how and why plants are classified as invasive and what resources are available for determining species that pose risks.
Register in advance for this webinar:
https://ufl.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_QHuniY9RRY2J8M9ibRRNBA

When: Oct 14, 2020 01:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Topic: Invasive Plants in the Home Landscape
Join our Master Gardener Volunteers for the second installment of our invasive plants series. Many commonly available landscape plants are, in fact, invasive. Learn how to spot these before you buy and meet some Florida-Friendly alternatives
Register in advance for this webinar:
https://ufl.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Nj47KJZDSz6IFY3rgZ-TSA

When: Oct 21, 2020 01:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Topic: Taking Control of Invasive Plants
Join our Master Gardener Volunteers for the conclusion to our invasive plants series. Learn about options for control and eradication, as well as resources including community association funding.
Register in advance for this webinar:
https://ufl.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_hlOvM24QSTG_POh0CPmo_Q

FACEBOOK: MarineQuest 2020
2020-10-17 08:00 - 14:30 | IN YOUR HOME, YOUR FAVORITE PLACE, ANYWHERE
MarineQuest 2020
On Saturday, October 17, join us on our Facebook page for a day filled with some of your MarineQuest favorites. Throughout the day, we will be visiting (virtually) with several of our research programs including right whales, sea turtles, corals, freshwater fish, panthers and more. Join us as each group shares footage from the field and insight into their unique research projects on Florida’s many ecosystems, fish and wildlife. Unable to join us on October 17? Not to worry! All of the content from the day will be available in the days after the event on our website, as well as on our Facebook and YouTube accounts.
