FW: Upcoming Environmental and Community Horticulture Programs

[Kathleen Pagan]

Sharing info FYI. Kathleen Walston Pagan


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From: Monthly gardening tips newsletter <GARDENIN...@LISTS.IFAS.UFL.EDU> On Behalf Of Peggy Vanyo
Sent: Wednesday, July 17, 2019 2:41 PM
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Subject: Upcoming Environmental and Community Horticulture Programs

The UF/IFAS Extension Alachua County Office is pleased to announce the following Environmental and Community Horticulture Programs for August 2019. These programs are being offered by Dr. Taylor Clem, Environmental and Community Horticulture Agent, at the UF/IFAS Extension Alachua County Office (2800 NE 39 Avenue, Gainesville).

CONSERVING WATER IN YOUR LANDSCAPE: A RAIN BARREL EVENT – August 6, from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Water conservation is important in landscapes. During the rainy season we can follow the Florida-Friendly Landscaping Principles, manage stormwater runoff by installing rain barrels or cisterns to capture stormwater that may be used in our landscapes. Attend this program to learn how to build a rain barrel and how to conserve water in our landscapes.

The registration fee is $15.00 and includes a rain barrel (Limited to one per household). Please pre-register through Eventbrite at https://tinyurl.com/y2po5j77. Limited to 20 participants.


FLORIDA-FRIENDLY LANDSCAPING™ PROGRAM CRASH COURSE – August 14, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Landscapes can be beautiful while conserving water, saving money, and minimizing maintenance. Join the UF/IFAS Alachua County’s Environmental & Community Horticulture Agent to learn tips for reducing water, minimizing fertilizer inputs, encouraging pollinators, and protecting our water resources in your landscape by following principles of the Florida-Friendly Landscaping™ Program.

No registration fee. Please pre-register by calling 352-337-6209 (voicemail). Limited to 50 guests.


DESIGNING A FLORIDA-FRIENDLY LANDSCAPE – August 21, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Join UF/IFAS Extension Alachua County’s Environmental Horticulture Agent, Dr. Taylor Clem, to learn about designing your own Florida-Friendly Landscape. During this workshop, you will learn about the concepts of landscape design and will be given the opportunity to practice designing your own landscape. Base maps will be provided, but we encourage all participants to bring a copy of their property’s survey.

The registration fee is $25.00, covering design materials, drinks, and snacks. Please pre-register through Eventbrite at https://tinyurl.com/y5uu78jm. Limited to 25 participants.


For more information about these programs call 352-955-2402. Visit https://sfyl.ifas.ufl.edu/alachua/ for additional programs offered by the Extension Office.

An Equal Opportunity Institution. Extension Service, University of Florida, Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, Nick T. Place, Dean. Single copies of Extension publications (excluding 4-H and youth publications) are available free to Florida residents from county Extension offices. Information about alternate formats is available from IFAS Communications, University of Florida, PO Box 110810, Gainesville, FL 32611-0810.






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