Upcoming Events
UF/IFAS Extension Hernando County
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Many of our classes are free to the public, but some may include a small registration fee to cover costs.
Virtual Class - Eat in the Heat - Alternative Home-Grown Edible Plants for Florida Summer
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Meeting ID: 992 9814 2578
Traditional Summer veggies grown up north don't do well in our Florida summers. Dr. Bill Lester will discuss alternative plants that will keep our summer garden going.
Virtual Class - Some Like it Hot - Florida-Friendly Plants That Beat the Summer Heat
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Meeting ID: 999 0427 5440
Passcode: 921810
It's tough out there in the summer heat! Learn which plants thrive in our hot and humid summer months.
Landscaping with Natives presented by Brooke Moffis
June 9 at 1:00 pm
“Landscaping with Native Plants”.
Brooke Moffis, UF/IFAS Extension Lake County Agent III, Commercial Horticulture/Florida-Friendly Landscaping™/4-H Youth Development. Ph.D. Student- School of Natural Resources and Environment, University of Florida/IFAS.
Mosquitos and Associated Diseases
June 13 at 1:00 pm. “Mosquitoes and Associated Diseases.”
We will cover identification, prevention, and control.
Class at Spring Hill Library - Some Like it Hot - Florida-Friendly Plants That Beat the Summer Heat
Hernando County Public Library - Spring Hill Branch Library9220 Spring Hill DrSpring Hill, FL34608 Map
Join Lilly as she discusses blooming beatties that can bring color to your landscape during our hot and humid summers!
Freshwater Fish with Maxine Hunter, UF/IFAS Extension Marion County, Natural Resources
June 23 at 1:00 pm “Freshwater Fish”. Maxine Hunter, UF/IFAS Extension Marion County Agent II, Agriculture/Natural Resources. Ph.D. Student Department of Entomology and Nematology, University of Florida/IFAS.
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Virtual Class - Pledge To Go Florida-Friendly
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Meeting ID: 933 6920 4176
Passcode: 903013
Florida-Friendly Landscaping is celebrating it's 30th birthday in 2023! Join the celebration as we break down simple ways you can follow each of the 9 priniciples of Florida-Friendly Landscaping in your yard.
We will cover what Florida-Friendly Landscaping is, how it developed over time and what you can do to have a sustainable, water-conserving, low-maintenance and beautiful oasis!
How to Select a Pest Professional.
July 11 at 1:00 pm. “How to Select a Pest Professional.” We will cover some simple tips for homeowners to select the right pest professional.
Managing Household Pests
August 8 at 1:00 pm. “Managing Household Pests.” We will cover common pests, identification, prevention, and control.
UF/IFAS Extension Hernando County is a partnership between the University of Florida’s Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, United States Department of Agriculture, and Hernando County Board of County Commissioners and our mission is to provide science based knowledge and expertise to the public.