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.
Florida's Birds and Babies
August 12 at 1:00 pm – “Florida’s Birds and Babies”. Learn about and view some of the common birds in Florida including their babies! Jim E. Davis, UF/IFAS Extension Multi-County Director and Agent III for Sumter and Hernando Counties. Link: ufl.zoom.us/j/92369361489
The Red Imported Fire Ant and other Pest Ants
August 23 at 1:00 pm – “The Red Imported Fire Ant and other Pest Ants”. Learn about this highly invasive species and how to get them out of your landscape. Jim Davis and Dr. Faith Oi, Associate Professor UF/IFAS Department of Entomology and Nematology and Director of Pest Management University (PMU). Link: ufl.zoom.us/j/94130401548
The Monarch Butterfly
August 26 at 1:00 pm – “The Monarch Butterfly” - Join Dr. Jaret Daniels, Professor UF/IFAS Department of Entomology and Nematology, and Curator at the McGuire Center for Lepidoptera and Biodiversity for a in-depth look at the Monarch Butterfly and how we can protect it. Link: ufl.zoom.us/j/92369361489
Florida Frogs
September 9 at 1:00 pm – “Florida’s Frogs” - Join Dr. Steve Johnson, Professor UF/IFAS Department of Wildlife Ecology and Conservation, to learn all about the many native frogs here in Florida. Link: ufl.zoom.us/j/92369361489
Seasonal Invaders
September 20 at 1:00 pm – “Seasonal Invaders". Tis’ the season of fall pests! Learn what to look out for Jim Davis and Dr. Faith Oi, Associate Professor UF/IFAS Department of Entomology and Nematology and Director of Pest Management University (PMU). Link: ufl.zoom.us/j/94130401548
Hike Chinsegut
Chinsegut HillBrooksville, FL Map
September 21 at 10:00 am - Hike Chinsegut Hill. Join us on a wonderful nature walk of Chinsegut Hill. Here, we will explore some of the plants and wildlife native to the area. Chinsegut Conservation Center
23212 Lake Lindsey Road
Brooksville, FL 34601
To register, please go to: www.eventbrite.com/e/391434780967
Attracting Butterflies to your Landscape
September 23 1:00 pm – “Attracting Butterflies to Your Landscape”. Learn the different butterflies in Florida and how to attract and keep them in your landscape. Jim E. Davis, UF/IFAS Extension Multi-County Director and Agent III for Sumter and Hernando Counties. Link: ufl.zoom.us/j/92369361489
Hike Chinsegut
Chinsegut Conservation Center
October 19 at 10:00 am - Hike Chinsegut Hill. Join us on a wonderful nature walk of Chinsegut Hill. Here, we will explore some of the plants and wildlife native to the area. Chinsegut Conservation Center
23212 Lake Lindsey Road
Brooksville, FL 34601
To register, please go to: www.eventbrite.com/e/391436034717
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.