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SUMMARY:Basics Of Butterfly Gardening
DESCRIPTION:Learn how to create a beautiful butterfly garden with easy tips and tricks at our Basics Of Butterfly Gardening event! \nCome join us for a fun and informative event all about creating your very own butterfly garden! Learn tips and tricks on how to attract these beautiful creatures to your yard. Our experts will cover everything from selecting the right plants to creating a welcoming habitat. \nWhether you’re a seasoned gardener or just starting out\, this event is perfect for anyone interested in butterflies and gardening. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to connect with nature and beautify your outdoor space! See you at Palma Sola Botanical Park! \n>>> REGISTER HERE <<<
URL:https://baysoundings.com/event/basics-of-butterfly-gardening/
LOCATION:Palma Sola Botanical Garden\, 9800 17th Avenue Northwest\, Bradenton\, FL\, 34209\, United States
CATEGORIES:Agriculture & Botany,Coastal & Wetlands,Gardening & Landscaping,Home & Lifestyle,Insects,Kids & Families,Native Flora & Fauna,Threatened & Endangered Species,Wildlife,Workshops & Classes,Youth Programs
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SUMMARY:Heat Tolerant Plants for Florida Landscapes
DESCRIPTION:Join us to learn about the best heat-tolerant plants for your Florida landscape! \nWelcome to Heat Tolerant Plants for Florida Landscapes! \nJoin us at Palma Sola Botanical Park for a fun and informative event all about plants that thrive in the Florida heat. Learn about the best species to add to your landscape that can withstand the hot and humid climate of Florida. Discover tips and tricks for caring for these plants so you can have a beautiful and vibrant garden all year round. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to enhance your gardening skills and create a stunning outdoor space! \n>>> REGISTER HERE <<< \n 
URL:https://baysoundings.com/event/heat-tolerant-plants-for-florida-landscapes/
LOCATION:Palma Sola Botanical Garden\, 9800 17th Avenue Northwest\, Bradenton\, FL\, 34209\, United States
CATEGORIES:Agriculture & Botany,Coastal & Wetlands,Farming,Gardening & Landscaping,Geology & Geography,Lectures & Seminars,Native Flora & Fauna,Workshops & Classes
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SUMMARY:Salt Tolerant Plants for Landscapes
DESCRIPTION:Learn how to create a beautiful and low-maintenance coastal landscape using salt-tolerant plants at our upcoming event! \nWelcome to Salt Tolerant Plants for Landscapes! \nJoin us at Palma Sola Botanical Park for a fun and informative event all about plants that can thrive in salty conditions. Learn how to create a beautiful and resilient landscape that can withstand coastal environments. Our experts will share tips and tricks for selecting\, planting\, and caring for salt-tolerant plants. Don’t miss this opportunity to enhance your gardening skills and create a stunning coastal garden! \n>>> REGISTER HERE <<<
URL:https://baysoundings.com/event/salt-tolerant-plants-for-landscapes/
LOCATION:Palma Sola Botanical Garden\, 9800 17th Avenue Northwest\, Bradenton\, FL\, 34209\, United States
CATEGORIES:Agriculture & Botany,Atmosphere & Weather,Climate,Coastal & Wetlands,Gardening & Landscaping,Geology & Geography,Native Flora & Fauna,Workshops & Classes
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SUMMARY:The Importance of Native Plants & Trees for Birds & Butterflies
DESCRIPTION:Part of the Florida-Friendly Landscaping™ collection\n\n\n\n\nLearn why it’s important to use native plants for wildlife! \nJoin us to learn about Florida native plants and trees to add to your landscape to help support these beautiful creatures who are losing habitat and need our help! \n>>> GET TICKETS <<<
URL:https://baysoundings.com/event/the-importance-of-native-plants-trees-for-birds-butterflies/
LOCATION:Palma Sola Botanical Garden\, 9800 17th Avenue Northwest\, Bradenton\, FL\, 34209\, United States
CATEGORIES:Agriculture & Botany,Birds & Birding,Gardening & Landscaping,Insects,Native Flora & Fauna,Workshops & Classes
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SUMMARY:Florida-Friendly Landscaping™ Groundbreaking Groundcovers!
DESCRIPTION:Learn about the many different beautiful groundcover options for trouble spots in your yard where it is difficult to grow grass!
URL:https://baysoundings.com/event/florida-friendly-landscaping-groundbreaking-groundcovers/
LOCATION:Palma Sola Botanical Garden\, 9800 17th Avenue Northwest\, Bradenton\, FL\, 34209\, United States
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SUMMARY:Turf Therapy: Managing Your Turf and Your Expectations
DESCRIPTION:Join UF/IFAS Extension for an in-person\, turf therapy session! \nIs your turfgrass getting you down? We might have the solution. We will cover the main types of turfgrass appropriate for our area\, appropriate care and management of not only our lawn\, but also of our expectations of what a lawn can be in SW Florida. \n>>> REGISTER HERE <<< \nSpecial Accommodations: \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 our office at (941) 722-4524 at least 1 week in advance. Advance notice is necessary to arrange for some accessibility needs.
URL:https://baysoundings.com/event/turf-therapy-managing-your-turf-and-your-expectations/
LOCATION:Palma Sola Botanical Garden\, 9800 17th Avenue Northwest\, Bradenton\, FL\, 34209\, United States
CATEGORIES:Agriculture & Botany,Gardening & Landscaping,Home & Lifestyle,Local Community,Workshops & Classes
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SUMMARY:Invasive Plants to Know and Avoid
DESCRIPTION:Join UF/IFAS Extension for a discussion on Invasive plants. \nHow can we tell the difference between the plants we want in our landscape and those that might be problematic? What’s the difference between a nuisance plant and an invasive plant? Join UF/IFAS Extension for a discussion on Invasive plants; what are they? how do we identify them? what can we use in our landscapes instead? \n>>> REGISTER HERE <<< \nSpecial Accommodations:  \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 our office at (941) 722-4524 at least 1 week in advance. Advance notice is necessary to arrange for some accessibility needs.
URL:https://baysoundings.com/event/invasive-plants-to-know-and-avoid/
LOCATION:Palma Sola Botanical Garden\, 9800 17th Avenue Northwest\, Bradenton\, FL\, 34209\, United States
CATEGORIES:Agriculture & Botany,Coastal & Wetlands,Farming,Gardening & Landscaping,Invasive & Intrusive Species,Lectures & Seminars,Local Community,Native Flora & Fauna
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240513T110000
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SUMMARY:Our Gift to Trees
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a crash course in trees. We will cover selection and planting\, maintenance\, pruning and long term care considerations. Take home a free tree at the end of the class! \n>>> REGISTER HERE <<< \nSpecial Accommodations: \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 our office at (941) 722-4524 at least 1 week in advance. Advance notice is necessary to arrange for some accessibility needs.
URL:https://baysoundings.com/event/our-gift-to-trees/
LOCATION:Palma Sola Botanical Garden\, 9800 17th Avenue Northwest\, Bradenton\, FL\, 34209\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult Level,Agriculture & Botany,Conservation & Ecology,Local Community,Native Flora & Fauna,Workshops & Classes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231109T183000
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SUMMARY:Uncommon Edibles
DESCRIPTION:Join experts from UF/IFAS Extension and the Manatee Rare Fruit Council to discover some of the lesser known edible plants that can be a successful addition to your garden or landscape. Attendees will tour the fruit tree orchard and participate in a planting activity. \n>>> REGISTER HERE <<< \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.
URL:https://baysoundings.com/event/uncommon-edibles-2/
LOCATION:Palma Sola Botanical Garden\, 9800 17th Avenue Northwest\, Bradenton\, FL\, 34209\, United States
CATEGORIES:Agriculture & Botany,Farming,Food & Cooking,Gardening & Landscaping,Home & Lifestyle,Native Flora & Fauna,Workshops & Classes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230726T140000
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SUMMARY:Silent Sentinels: The Trees that Outlive Us
DESCRIPTION:Learn about long lived trees\, their history\, cultural significance and how we can manage for their care in urban environments. \nJoin UF/IFAS Extension to learn about long lived trees\, their history\, cultural significance and how we can manage for their care in urban environments. \n>>> REGISTER HERE <<< \n 
URL:https://baysoundings.com/event/silent-sentinels-the-trees-that-outlive-us/
LOCATION:Palma Sola Botanical Garden\, 9800 17th Avenue Northwest\, Bradenton\, FL\, 34209\, United States
CATEGORIES:Coastal & Wetlands,Gardening & Landscaping,Local Community,Native Flora & Fauna,Workshops & Classes
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SUMMARY:Precious Pollinators
DESCRIPTION:Learn about pollinators\, their favorite plants\, and make your own bee box! \nThis program is offered in partnership between UF/IFAS Extension Manatee County\, Palma Sola Botanical Park and the Manatee County Agricultural Museum Inc. This event is family friendly and open to all. \nAGENDA: \n6:30PM Garden Walk and Talk: Focus on pollinator friendly plants and how to incorporate pollinator friendly practices in your home garden. Led by Master Gardener Volunteers. \n7:00PM Break \n7:10PM State of Pollinators Presentation: Learn about our native pollinators from Residential Horticulture Agent\, Alyssa Vinson. \n7:40PM Make and Take Bee Boxes: Build and take home your very own bee box to provide safe habitat to our native bees. \n8:00PM Adjourn \n>>> REGISTER HERE <<< \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.
URL:https://baysoundings.com/event/precious-pollinators/
LOCATION:Palma Sola Botanical Garden\, 9800 17th Avenue Northwest\, Bradenton\, FL\, 34209\, United States
CATEGORIES:Agriculture & Botany,Conservation & Ecology,Farming,Gardening & Landscaping,Homeschool,Husbandry,Insects,Native Flora & Fauna,Workshops & Classes
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SUMMARY:Plant ID for Beginners
DESCRIPTION:If you’ve ever wondered how to figure out what plant is which\, join this beginner plant ID class! \nNot sure what that plant is in your backyard? New to Florida and unfamiliar with the new species? If you’ve ever wondered how to figure out what plant is which\, join this beginner plant ID class! \n>>> REGISTER HERE <<< \nAn Equal Opportunity Institution. 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 our office at (941) 722-4524 at least 1 week in advance. Advance notice is necessary to arrange for some accessibility needs.
URL:https://baysoundings.com/event/plant-id-for-beginners/
LOCATION:Palma Sola Botanical Garden\, 9800 17th Avenue Northwest\, Bradenton\, FL\, 34209\, United States
CATEGORIES:Agriculture & Botany,Gardening & Landscaping,Native Flora & Fauna,Workshops & Classes
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