SOLUTIONS for your LIFE
EVENTS AND CLASSES
April - July, 2017
RESIDENTIAL AND COMMERCIAL CLASSES
“Ask A Master Gardener”
Information Desk
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Classes for Professionals: Environmental Horticulture Events. English and Spanish Best Management Practices Classes for
Commercial Landscapers, Green Industry BMP, and more.
Restricted Pesticide License exam prep classes for O&T, Natural Areas, R-O-W, and Aquatic.
Nursery Growers prep classes and Integrated Pest Management Training.
http://manatee.ifas.ufl.edu
University of Florida/IFAS Extension Manatee County
1303 17th Street West—Palmetto, FL 34221
Telephone: 941-722-4524
Monday - Friday (8am-5pm)
UF/IFAS Extension Manatee County
Who Are We?
UF/IFAS Extension Manatee County is a partnership between the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS)
and the Manatee County Board of County Commissioners. We help residents apply research-based solutions to everyday problems to
improve their lives. Want to save water, shop smarter, eat healthier, preserve natural resources, identify an insect, improve your
communication skills, or help prepare youth for adulthood? We can help. Through the combined efforts of faculty, staff, and volunteers,
we strive to remain responsive to the needs of local residents and visitors, taking a leadership role in disseminating the
latest scientific information.
Our Vision:
UF/IFAS Extension is the resource that helps educate Floridians to solve problems related to agriculture, horticulture, natural resources, the
environment, energy, youth, families, and communities.
Our Mission:
UF/IFAS Extension partners with communities to provide quality, relevant education, and research-based expertise to foster healthy people,
a healthy environment, and a healthy economy.
EXTENSION PROVIDES SOLUTIONS!
Soil Conservation (USDA NRCS)
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Conservation Plan Development
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Farm Bill Funding Opportunities
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Call (941) 907-0011
Family and Consumer Sciences
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Family Nutrition Program
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Nutrition and Food Safety
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Economic Security
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Strengthening Family Relationships
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Disaster Preparedness
Agriculture
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Livestock and Pasture Management
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Nursery Production and Management
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Commercial Vegetable Production
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Community Gardens
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Water Quality and Conservation
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Soil and Fertilizer Management
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Integrated Pest Management
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Pesticide & Fertilizer Licensing Education
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Agriculture Awareness
Sea Grant
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Marine Fisheries Research
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Reef Fish Ecology
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Artificial Reefs
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Marine Bivalve Aquaculture
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Youth-Adult Partnerships
UF/IFAS Extension Manatee County
4-H Youth Development
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Citizenship , Leadership and Life Skills for
Youth ages 5—18
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Community Clubs
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School Enrichment
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Summer Residential Camping
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Youth and Adult Volunteer Leadership
Development
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Civic Engagement, Community Service
and Service Learning
Master Gardener Program
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Certification Training for Volunteers
Horticulture Educators
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Plant Diagnostic Clinics for Homeowners
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Educational Demonstration Gardens and
Tours
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Soil and Water Testing for pH and
Soluble Salts
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Monthly Plant Identification Tours
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Monthly Horticulture Newsletter
Florida-Friendly LandscapingTM
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Homeowner Yard Recognition Program
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County Government & Businesses
Landscape Recognition Program
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Florida Backyard Landscaping for Wildlife
Program
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Landscape Assistance Program
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Compost, Rain Barrels, and Vermicomposting Workshops
Master Naturalist Program
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Certification Training for Natural Resources
Educators and Volunteers
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Nuisance Wildlife and Wildlife Awareness
Workshops
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Monthly Tours at Local Natural Resource
Venues
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Singing River Local Chapter Activities
Environmental Horticulture
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Education and Certification for Landscape
Professionals
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Horticultural and Related Information to
Condo and Homeowner Associations
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Water Conservation
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Mobile Irrigation Lab to Reduce Outdoor
Irrigation Waste
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Irrigation Design and Planning Workshops
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Education for Irrigation Professionals
1303 17th Street W., Palmetto, FL 34221
REGISTRATION INSTRUCTIONS – Unless otherwise noted, all classes are free and are held at the Manatee County
Agriculture and Extension Office, 1303 17th Street West, Palmetto, Florida 34221. All class sizes are limited; minimum class
size is required. Register in advance online at http://manatee.ifas.ufl.edu (click on calendar at the bottom, center of page) or
call (941) 722-4524.
Educational Gardens
“Monthly Guided Tours”
Ask a Master Gardener!
Monthly guided tours of the Educational Gardens will be
held on the 3rd Tuesday of each month at 10am. Guided
tours are with certified Extension Master Gardeners
lasting approximately one hour. Register by calling the
Master Gardener Plant Diagnostic Clinic 941-722-4524.
Visit the Extension Master Gardener Information
Table and get answers to your gardening questions.
2nd Saturday: South Manatee Library located at 6081
26th Street West, Bradenton. 10am—1pm
2nd & 4th Saturday: Rocky Bluff Library located at
6750 U.S. Highway 301 North, Ellenton. 10am—1pm
The gardens illustrate a variety of garden styles and
techniques, demonstrate Florida-Friendly LandscapingTM
principles, educate residents about plants that perform
well in Florida landscapes and inspire garden visitors to
follow recommended gardening practices at home.
Or Visit the Master Gardeners at the Extension Office
Plant clinic is staffed Monday through Friday, (9am-4pm)
and closed Wednesday.
Additional Information
In addition to the workshops identified in the Calendar of Events, other opportunities are offered to receive free
gardening information:
1. The Manatee County Master Gardener monthly E-newsletter, The Master Gardening Bench, is available to download
at http://bit.ly/ManateeMGnewsletter -- look for The Master Gardening Bench on the right of the page and click on
“Monthly E-newsletter.”
2. Can’t make it to the Manatee County Agriculture and Extension Service office to get advice or to solve your
gardening problems?
E-mail us at [email protected]. Be sure to include as much information as you can
in your e-mail and include your telephone number in case additional information is needed. Attach photos if
possible. Remember, a photo can be worth a thousand words!
UF/IFAS Extension Manatee County
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1303 17th Street W., Palmetto, FL 34221
Sign up for FREE classes now!
University of Florida IFAS Extension is now offering SMART Couples Florida, a series of fun, FREE relationship-strengthening classes for
teens, couples, parents, and stepfamilies, available in 5 Florida counties.
We’ve launched our user-friendly website, SMARTcouples.org. Visit the site for easy-to-read, helpful content about dating, marriage,
engagement, teen relationships, divorce and remarriage, parenting, and so much more. New content is always being added.
ALL CLASS TIMES: 6p.m. — 8:30 p.m.
BEFORE YOU TIE THE KNOT
A premarital program to start
marriages out right.
ELEVATE
A relationship enhancement program to
improve communication skills.
SMART STEPS
A stepfamily program developed
specifically to strengthen relationships.
Workshop 6 CLOSED
Workshop 6 begins April 25, 2017
Workshop 6 begins April 26, 2017
Workshop 7 begins May 30, 2017
Workshop 7 begins May 31, 2017
Workshop 7 begins June 1, 2017
Workshop 8 begins July 11, 2017
Workshop 8 begins July 12, 2017
Workshop 8 begins July 13, 2017
For more detailed “Workshop Session” dates/times, and
registration information,
please visit the website: SMARTcouples.org
Registration closes two days prior to event starting.
Check out the easy-to-use website: SMARTcouples.org
To register for your FREE classes or to get additional information, please contact:
Nelly Nelson
Family and Consumer Sciences Agent
UF/IFAS Extension/Manatee County
[email protected] or 941-722-4524
Family & Consumer Services
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http://manatee.ifas.ufl.edu
JOIN THE EXTENSION MASTER GARDENERS ON AN EDUCATIONAL STROLL THRU MANATEE
COUNTY PRESERVES
(Location Addresses on Back Page)
TOUR SITE
DATE
3rdSaturday
April 15
May 20
Rye Preserve
Emerson Point
Preserve
2nd Saturday
April 8
2nd Saturday
No April tour
May 13
Riverview Pointe
Preserve/DeSoto
National Memorial
3rd Sunday
April 23
Robinson Preserve
TIME
9-11am
9-11am
9-11am
9-11am
LOCATION
Rye Preserve
Emerson Point
Riverview Pointe
Robinson Preserve
FEE
DESCRIPTION OF CLASS
Free
Take a hike through upland habitats along Rye
Branch and learn about Florida native plants,
natural history, and early settlement of the
area. Drinking water, sturdy shoes, and hiking
sticks are recommended. Visitor Center open
9am-noon and 1-4pm. Call the Extension
Master Gardeners to register.
Free
Stroll through Emerson Point Preserve to
learn more about Florida’s native plants
and inhabitants of a coastal habitat. Suitable
for all ages.
Call the Extension Master
Gardeners to register.
Free
Stroll through Riverview Pointe Preserve to
learn more about Florida’s native plants
and inhabitants of a coastal habitat. Suitable
for all ages.
Call the Extension Master
Gardeners to register.
Free
Stroll through the Robinson Preserve’s salt
marshes to learn more about Florida’s native
plants and inhabitants of a coastal habitat.
Suitable for all ages. Trail consists of shell
paths with little shade. Good walking shoes,
drinking water, hat, and sunscreen are recommended. Call the Extension Master Gardeners
to register.
MARINE BIOLOGY
For More Information on these Workshops, contact Angela Collins, Extension Agent.
TOUR SITE
Coastal Cleanup:
Fishing for Freedom
Coastal Cleanup
Future of Florida’s
Fisheries:
The importance of
Mangroves
Florida’s Sawfish:
History, Ecology, and
Conservation
Marine Fisheries
Regulations
DATE
Sat., April 8
Thurs., April 13
Thurs., April 20
Fri., May 5
Register early—class size is limited!
TIME
LOCATION
8am-noon
Meet at Cortez
Kitchen Parking Lot
4528-119th St W
Cortez
6-8pm
6:30-7:30pm
8:30am12:30pm
Mote Marine
1600 Ken Thompson
Pkwy., Sarasota
Extension Office
Extension Office
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FEE
Free
DESCRIPTION OF CLASS
Organized by “Fishing for Freedom, Manatee
Chapter.” For more information or to register,
email: [email protected]
Free
This seminar is offered by Mote Marine, UF/
IFAS Extension, and Florida Sea Grant. Hear
scientists from Bonefish Tarpon Trust discuss
the future of Florida's fisheries and the
importance of mangroves as nursery habitat.
More information at https://www.facebook.com/
events/1830954757191936/
Free
This workshop is geared toward anglers,
divers, and those interested in the history,
ecology, and conservation of Florida’s Sawfish.
Register online or call Angela Collins.
Free
If you are a park ranger, natural resource
professional, law enforcement officer, educator, or marina staff — this workshop is for
you! Topics discussed: Fisheries Management
101, Red Tide Impacts, Shellfish Harvesting,
and much more. Details at https://
www.eventbrite.com/e/marine-fisheriesregulations-and-management-workshop-tickets
-32814827031
Visit http://manatee.ifas.ufl.edu or call 941-722-4524.
WORKSHOPS AND CLASSES OFFERED BY EXTENSION AGENTS AND MASTER GARDENERS
(Location Addresses on Back Page)
CLASS
Propagation by
Air-layering
Orchid Care and
Repotting
Growing Roses in
Florida
Landscape Tips for
Water Conservation
Irrigation with Water
Conservation in Mind
DATE
Sat., Apr. 8
Sat., Apr. 8
Tues., April 18
Tues., April 25
Wed., April 26
TIME
9am-noon
1-3pm
10-11am
1:30-3:30
10am-noon
Worm Composting for
Kids
Sat., April 29
Register early—class size is limited!
9am-2pm
LOCATION
Extension Office
Extension Office
Extension Office
Extension Office
Extension Office
Bradenton Farmers
Market
(Old Main Street)
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FEE
DESCRIPTION OF CLASS
$20
Learn the basics of propagating fruit trees and
tropical plants by air-layering. Several methods will be demonstrated with various tools and
the required materials. Advance payment for
plant and propagation supplies required
by March 28 which guarantees your spot in
class (cash or check only, payable to Friends
of Extension). Register online or call the
Extension Master Gardeners.
$15
This workshop will demonstrate the proper way
to care for and propagate several varieties of
orchids. Bring your orchid and pruners for a
hands-on experience! Advance payment for
plant and propagation supplies required by
March 28 which guarantees your spot in class
(cash or check only, payable to Friends of
Extension).
Register online or call the
Extension Master Gardeners.
Free
Are you new to the area or to growing roses?
You will receive information on how to plant
and grow the right rose in the right place to
brighten your garden all the way around.
Register online or call the Extension Master
Gardeners.
Free
This
class
satisfies
the
landscape
educational requirement for the Manatee
County Outdoor Water Conservation
Rebate Program.
Topics will focus on
Florida-Friendly Landscaping™ tips such as
right plant vs right place, watering efficiently,
and the benefits of mulch. Register online or
call Joann.
Free
This
class
satisfies
the
irrigation
educational requirement for the Manatee
County Outdoor Water Conservation
Rebate Program. Topics will focus on how to
adjust your in-ground sprinkler system to
conserve water, how you can repair parts, and
the benefits of installing smart irrigation
devices. Register online or call Joann.
Free
Do your kids love squiggly, wiggly worms?
Would you like to learn more about going green
and using a worm bin to recycle most of your
kitchen scraps into nature’s perfect compost?
Then find our booth at the Bradenton Farmers
Market on Old Main Street, Downtown
Bradenton, during the annual Children’s Book
Fair Day. Stop by to learn more about it and
visit with the worms awhile!
Visit http://manatee.ifas.ufl.edu or call 941-722-4524.
WORKSHOPS AND CLASSES OFFERED BY EXTENSION AGENTS AND MASTER GARDENERS
(Location Addresses on Back Page)
CLASS
DATE
TIME
LOCATION
FEE
DESCRIPTION OF CLASS
Did you know . . .
 Americans throw away 25% of the food they prepare.
 Worms can consume nearly their own body weight per day in discarded produce,
thereby reducing your garbage.
 Vermicomposting (composting using worms) can improve your gardens significantly.
 Join the Worm Composting—Vermicomposting class on May 20 to learn more.
Creating Mobile
Container Gardens
A Hands-on
Workshop
Worm Composting —
Vermicomposting
Salad Table
Gardening
Sat., May 6
Sat., May 20
Wed., May 24
10am-noon
10am-noon
10-11:30am
Extension Office
$15
This 2-hour workshop is a “make-n-take”
hands-on activity. The fee for materials includes all the supplies necessary to grow a
summer vegetable of okra, sweet potato, or
black eye peas and is due by 5pm May 1,
2017. Check or cash only. Everyone will be
supplied tools, however, you may bring your
own if you feel more comfortable. We will use
a hand drill with a 1/4” bit and the next size
down, 1” door-hole saw blade, and a 3 3/4”
hole saw blade. Come join the construction
crew and take home a mobile vegetable garden! Register online or call the Extension
Master Gardeners.
Extension Office
“HLC” Building
Find out how to turn food scraps and other
waste into nature’s perfect compost! This
class will teach you how to put a bin together
and every step of the process to take the
Free
mystery and fear out of what you’ll find to be a
Bins cost
most rewarding “hobby” that supports a
$50
philosophy of reducing, reusing, and recycling.
Worm bins can be purchased after class,
payable with cash or check. Register online or
call the Extension Master Gardeners.
Extension Office
Are you tired of bending over your garden or
getting down on your sore knees to weed your
garden? Then STOP by and watch and learn
how to build a “salad” gardening table or a
raised garden that requires limited bending
and is wheelchair accessible. Wheels can be
added to make the table mobile. Instructions
will be given in class. Register online or call
the Extension Master Gardeners.
Free
MOBILE IRRIGATION LAB—FREE IRRIGATION AND LANDSCAPE EVALUATION! Conserve irrigation water
and save money! The Manatee County Mobile Irrigation Lab is a FREE service for citizens to take action to
reduce outdoor water waste. The lab will come to your residence or business to evaluate your irrigation system
and make specific recommendations to curtail water waste and improve your landscape. Rebates may be
available for qualifying Manatee County Utilities customers who implement recommended improvements.
To schedule an appointment, please call (941) 722-4524.
UF/IFAS Extension — Manatee County
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1303 17th Street West, Palmetto, FL 34221
WORKSHOPS AND CLASSES OFFERED BY EXTENSION AGENTS AND MASTER GARDENERS
(Location Addresses on Back Page)
CLASS
Is Your Turf Troubling
You?
Landscaping to
Attract Wildlife
What is the Master
Gardener Volunteer
Training Program?
Meet and Greet
Tillandsia
“Make-n-Take”
Growing Staghorn
Ferns
DATE
Sat., June 3
Sat., June 10
Wed., June 14
Sat., June 17
Sat., June 17
TIME
9:30-11:30am
10am-noon
10-11am
9:30-11am
Noon-1:30pm
Quote for today:
A GARDEN IS A
LOCATION
Extension Office
Extension Office
Extension Office
Extension Office
Extension Office
FEE
DESCRIPTION OF CLASS
$5
Learn the cultural requirements for Bahia,
St. Augustine, and Zoysia grasses and discuss
the common summer diseases and insect
problems for each. Fee covers materials on
each type of turf grass. Register online or call
the Extension Master Gardeners.
Free
Would you like to learn more about how to turn
your backyard into a refuge for wildlife? This
workshop provides you with tips for creating a
habitat for Florida’s birds and beasts. Class is
free but if interested in “Doing Something Wild”
in your backyard and applying to have your
yard recognized in the future as a Backyard
Habitat, complete the online application for a
$5 fee to cover the cost of shipping and
materials. Register for the class online or call
the Extension Master Gardeners.
Free
What does it take to become a Master
Gardener? It takes a special gardener who
want to expand their gardening knowledge and
share it with the community. Come and learn
about this University of Florida volunteer program to extend horticulture outreach into our
community. Open to Manatee County
residents only. Register online or call the
Extension Master Gardeners.
$35
Learn about these lovely epiphytes that only
require air and water to live. This is a “make
and take” workshop where you will create a
wreath using Tillandsia plants. Bring wire
cutters and pliers. Registration and advance
payment for materials due by June 9 which
guarantees your spot in class. Check or cash
only – make checks payable to Friends of
Extension.
Register online or call the
Extension Master Gardeners.
$20
Have you always loved the look of staghorn
ferns but never knew how to care for them? In
this workshop, you will learn how to mount a
staghorn on wood and take home your own
plant. Space is Limited! Registration and
advance payment for plant and mounting
materials due by June 9 which guarantees
your spot in class (cash or check only, payable
to Friends of Extension). Register online or
call the Extension Master Gardeners.
grand teacher.
IT TEACHES patience & careful watchfulness;
IT TEACHES industry & thrift;
entire trust.
ABOVE ALL, IT TEACHES
by Gertrude Jekyll
4-H and Family & Consumer Sciences
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1303 17th Street W., Palmetto, FL 34221
WORKSHOPS AND CLASSES OFFERED BY EXTENSION AGENTS AND MASTER GARDENERS
(Location Addresses on Back Page)
CLASS
Drought Tolerant
Plants 101
Orchid “Make and
Take”
Irrigation Designing
DATE
Tues., July 18
Wed., July 19
Thurs., July 20
TIME
10am-noon
10-11:30am
10am-noon
LOCATION
Palma Sola
Botanical Gardens
Extension Office
Palma Sola
Botanical Gardens
FEE
DESCRIPTION OF CLASS
Free
Learn how to choose beautiful drought tolerant
plants for your landscape and know what to
put back on the shelf!
Valrie Massey,
Horticulture Program Assistant, will show
samples of Florida friendly plants suitable for
Manatee County residents and discuss the
difference between the good and the bad
plant. Register online or call Joann.
$20
A “make and take” workshop where you will
mount a Phalaenopsis orchid on a piece of
wood. Learn about these beautiful epiphytes
and how they can enhance your home and
landscape. Registration and advance payment
for materials due by July 10 guarantees your
spot in class (cash or check only, payable to
Friends of Extension). Register online or call
the Extension Master Gardeners.
Free
Join Michelle Atkinson, Extension Agent, as
she discusses the basics of great irrigation
designing and learn some helpful tips and
tricks for installing your new or retrofitted
in-ground irrigation system! This is a hands
on class and most of the instruction will be
outside. Register online or call Joann.
SUN & HIGH
TEMPERATURES
THE HEAT IS ON THE RISE!
During summer months, when doing
yard maintenance, you are exposed to
extreme temperatures and several hours
of sunlight. This combination can lead to
dehydration and sunburn.
It could
potentially contribute to long-term health
problems, including skin cancer.
SAFETY TIPS:
Water Conservation—Mobile Irrigation Lab
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
Stay hydrated by drinking plenty of
water.

Keep your skin covered, even if it
means wearing long sleeves.

Apply sunscreen throughout the day.
1303 17th Street W., Palmetto, FL 34221
Homeflow
You All Live Under One
But Can You All Live Together as a
Are personal conflicts and negativity
affecting your household? Are home
repairs and up- grades suffering as a
result of discontent with relationships in
the home? Ground- breaking research
has revealed a proven set of skills that
can help families and housemates
overcome the “old way” of doing things
by opening the door to effective
communication that can improve your
living situation, increase home safety,
and even lower your utility bills and everyday spending.
The Homeflow program is offered online
face-to-face through participating
UF/IFAS Extension offices. In two
modules (plus the time required
to
workbook exercises), you’ll
• The 8 needs of every parent,
and
• How to check for and improve
air
• Reducing
• Sizing exhaust
• Rules for constructive
• Daily routines for better
health and home
• Positive parenting
• Low-cost ways to cool your
• How to reduce your utility
• What to look for in a water
• How to manage family
• 15 items to reduce cost and
home
Homeflow is a series of research-based
modules that explores the relationships
between the health of the home and its
occupants, communications between
occupants, home maintenance and
operations, energy and functional
efficiency, and home safety routines.
Homeflow is about how the home
“flows” together as a unit, starting with
communications between occupants
and progressing to specific steps that
can help your home function smoothly
and efficiently.
Want to teach the Homeflow program in your community?
UF/IFAS Extension offers a
program to teach the Homeflow
If your school, church, synagogue,
workplace or community group would like conduct the Homeflow program,
contact
local county’s UF/IFAS Extension
To register, or for more information, contact:
Nelly Nelson
Program
University of Florida IFAS Extension
Manatee County Government
1303 17th Street West | Palmetto, FL 34221
Phone: (941) 722-4524 Ext. 233
Fax: (941) 721-6608
[email protected]
Healthy
Homes Partnership
An Equal Opportunity Institution
Family & Consumer Services
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http://manatee.ifas.ufl.edu
2017 Manatee County Environmental Horticulture Events
“Solutions for Your Life”
Manatee County Extension Service
1303 17th Street West, Palmetto, FL 34221
Telephone: 941-722-4524
We are dedicated to supporting and educating landscape maintenance professionals. Have a question in Manatee County? Call Michelle
Atkinson at 941-722-4524, ext. 228 or e-mail: [email protected].
Date
11/3
10/13
4/12
10/11
4/11
10/10
Time
Description
12:30-3:30pm
Spanish Landscape BMP Certification Class - This class is required by Manatee County to
provide training in Landscape Best Management Practices for anyone working in the landscape
maintenance industry who DOES NOT apply fertilizer.
Online version found at: http://manatee.ifas.ufl.edu/comm-hort/LandscapeBMPS.shtml
12:30-3:30pm
English Landscape BMP Certification Class - This class is required by Manatee County to
provide training in Landscape Best Management Practices for anyone working in the landscape
maintenance industry who DOES NOT apply fertilizer.
Online version found at: http://manatee.ifas.ufl.edu/comm-hort/LandscapeBMPS.shtml
8:00am-3:00pm
GI-BMP Certification Class - This class is required by Manatee County to provide training in
Fertilizer Best Management Practices for anyone working in the landscape maintenance industry
who applies fertilizers. (Exam offered 3:00 - 4:00pm)
For FREE DVD option go to https://gibmp.ifas.ufl.edu/gibmp/dvd/
7:30am-3:00pm
Limited Commercial Landscape Maintenance and Limited Lawn & Ornamental Pesticide
License Training - This is a 6-hour training class for anyone who cuts lawns and/or maintains
ornamentals at private homes and businesses and wishes to apply pesticides on the job. Often
called the "Round-Up License". (Exam offered 3:00 - 5:00pm)
Restricted Pesticide License exam prep classes for O&T, Natural Areas, R-O-W, Aquatic
(Exam offered 1:30-5:00pm)
11/8
8:30am-12:30pm
Ornamental & Turf - Restricted herbicides applied to agricultural areas, industrial areas, and any
outdoor areas, such as golf courses, athletic fields, parks and cemeteries.
10/25
8:30am-12:30pm
Natural Areas - Restricted herbicides applied to control invasive vegetation in natural areas of
Florida.
11/21
8:30am-12:30pm
Right of Way - Restricted herbicides applied to road, railroad or power line right-of-ways.
11/29
8:30am-12:30pm
Aquatic - Restricted herbicides applied to bodies of water.
6/22
8/24
10/5
12/14
9:00am-1:00pm
Hort Talks - 4 hour presentation on different topics with a variety of CEUs available. View class on
Eventbrite http://uf-ifas-extension-manatee.eventbrite.com/ for CEU details. Lunch provided.
5/9
9/13
9:00am-1:00pm
PCO CEUs—General Household Pesticide (9/13) & Termite (5/9) topics presented, view class on
Eventbrite for available CEUs.
To register for upcoming events visit:
http://uf-ifas-extension-manatee.eventbrite.com/
The Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (IFAS) is an Equal Opportunity Institution authorized to provide research, educational information and other
services only to individuals and institutions that function with non-discrimination with respect to race, creed, color, religion, age, disability, sex,
sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, political opinions or affiliations.
Commercial Classes
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1303 17th Street W., Palmetto, FL 34221
LOCATION ADDRESS
Braden River Library
4915 53rd Avenue E.
Bradenton, 34203
941-727-6079
UF/IFAS Extension Manatee County
1303 17th Street W.
Palmetto, 34221
941-722-4524
Emerson Point Preserve
5801 17th Street W.
Palmetto, 34221
Tour begins at tower parking area.
Central Library
1301 Barcarrota Blvd. W.
Bradenton, 34205
941-748-5555
Horticulture Learning Center (HLC)
Located at the Extension Office on the
south side of the main complex
Riverview Point Preserve/DeSoto National Memorial
8250 DeSoto Memorial Highway
Bradenton, 34209
Tour begins in the parking area of DeSoto National
Memorial Park and enters into Riverview Preserve.
Island Library
5701 Marina Drive
Holmes Beach, 34217
941-778-6341
UF/IFAS Gulf Coast Research and
Education Center
14625 CR 672
Wimauma, FL 33598
863-674-4092
Robinson Preserve
1704 99th Street NW
Bradenton, 34209
Tour begins in parking area by main entrance.
Palmetto Library
923 6th Street W.
Palmetto, 34221
941-722-3333
Manatee County Utility Department
4520 66th Street West
Bradenton, FL 34210
941-792-8811, Ext. 5327
Rye Preserve
805 Rye Wilderness Trail
Parrish, 34219
Tour begins at picnic pavilion on Rye Wilderness Rd.
Rocky Bluff Library
6750 US Highway 301 N.
Ellenton, 34222
941-723-4821
Lakewood Ranch Townhall
8175 Lakewood Ranch Blvd.
Lakewood Ranch, FL 34202
941-907-0202
South Manatee Library
6081 26th Street W.
Bradenton, 34207
941-755-3892
Palma Sola Botanical Gardens
9800 17th Avenue NW
Bradenton, FL 34209
941-761-2866
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REMEMBER TO REGISTER EARLY—CLASS SIZE IS LIMITED!
FOR MORE INFORMATION OR TO REGISTER, VISIT:
http://manatee.ifas.ufl.edu
OR CALL: 941-722-4524
MONDAY - FRIDAY (8AM-5PM)
“The Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (IFAS) is an Equal Opportunity Institution authorized to provide research, educational information and other services only to
individuals and institutions that function with non-discrimination with respect to race, creed, color, religion, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, national
origin, political opinions or affiliations. U.S. Department of Agriculture, Cooperative Extension Service, University of Florida, IFAS, Florida A. & M. University Cooperative
Extension Program, and Boards of County Commissioners Cooperating.”