Join UF/IFAS Extension Polk County and the City of Lakeland Water Utilities for a monthly workshop on gardening and landscaping topics rooted in Florida-Friendly Landscaping™. Get ready to grow your green thumb all while conserving our water resources.
Events in this collection
Hurricane Prep for Central Florida Yards
Fri, May 9 • 10:00 AM
Free
Blooms in Balance: Growing Gardens on Less Water (Food & Raffle Prizes)
Fri, Apr 18 • 10:00 AM
Free
Garden Tasks That Wow! (and donuts)
Tue, Mar 4 • 10:00 AM
Free
Celebrate Florida Arbor Day!
Wed, Jan 15 • 10:00 AM
Free
Gardening in Florida for New and Part-Time Residents
Fri, Dec 6 • 10:00 AM
Free
Family Fun with Native Wildflower Bombs
Thu, Nov 14 • 5:30 PM
Free
Florida Native Gardens
Fri, Oct 25 • 12:00 PM
Free
Learn and Play: A Family Herb Workshop
Tue, Sep 24 • 4:00 PM
Free
Lunch and Lawn: Let's Talk Turf!
Tue, Aug 27 • 12:00 PM
Free
Pizza & Plants: Your Guide to a Florida-Friendly Waterfront
Tue, Jul 30 • 12:00 PM
Free
Pollinators and Their Havens: A DIY Workshop
Mon, Jun 10 • 5:30 PM
Free
Microirrigation for Home Landscapes-Lakeland (free kit included)
Tue, May 7 • 6:00 PM
Free
Blooms in Balance: Growing Gardens on Less Water (Food & Raffle Prizes)
Fri, Apr 19 • 12:00 PM
Free
Edible Oasis: Crafting a Culinary Landscape
Fri, Mar 15 • 10:00 AM
Free
Microirrigation for Home Landscapes-Downtown Lakeland (free kit included)
Discover the power of research-based learning with UF/IFAS Extension Polk County by following our Eventbrite page.We offer a wide range of programs designed to enhance your life, home, and community, such as:Natural Resources and Conservation programs covering urban forestry, invasive species, and aquatic ecosystemsResidential Horticulture, including lawngrass management, beneficial insects, and the Master Gardener programFlorida-Friendly Landscaping program with a focus on drought-tolerant options and waterfront protectionFamily and Consumer Science topics like chronic disease management and healthy eatingSmall Farms programs cover practices such as beekeeping and backyard poultry and livestockPesticide applicators can access license testing, CEU classes, and exam prep coursesFollow our page and stay up-to-date on our diverse offerings!UF/IFAS Extension Polk County is a partnership between the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) and the Polk County Board of County Commissioners. UF/IFAS Extension is an Equal Opportunity Institution.
