Landscapes: They Are a Changing...and We Are the Change! A Six-Part Series

Landscapes: They Are a Changing...and We Are the Change!

A collaborative effort between UF/IFAS Extension in Broward, Miami-Dade, and Palm Beach Counties, this six-part series of one-hour Lunch and Learn presentations examines present problems and future challenges facing those who manage urban landscapes in Florida. Event is FREE. CEUs are available for $10 dollars each session.

WHEN: Every other Wednesday from Noon to 1 PM beginning April 13th and ending June 22nd.

Presentations are offered a la carte.

You will receive a confirmation email after getting your free ticket (click above green tab), and then you can choose the webinars you wish to take.

Links are listed in the confirmation email. Please be sure to look for the email and check your spam folder if you do not receive it. You must get tickets for each event, and register with Zoom for each to gain access. You will also be sent an email the day before each webinar with the Zoom registration link, should you want to attend.

April 13 - Alternatives to Floratam and Turf - no longer available

April 27 - Treat Your Dirt Well

Treat Your Dirt Well: Why "Organic" Matters - Dr. Eban Bean, UF/IFAS Assistant Professor, Agricultural and Biological Engineering

There is more to soil than meets the eye. In Florida, most soils are poor in nutrients and other properties that foster plant health. Dr. Bean will cover some of his research on this timely topic of "getting the most our of your dirt." CEUs: LCLM, L&O, LLO, LUF, O&T, FNGLA, LIAF

May 11 - Landscaping for a Healthier Planet

Landscape Designs for a Healthier Planet - Dr. Basil Iannone, UF/IFAS Assistant Professor, School of Forests, Fisheries & Geomatic Sciences

Urban landscapes are interconnected with the larger environment around us. What happens on one property can affect many others. Design principles and management considerations that provide positive impacts on the environment at large will be examined with an eye to designing for a more sustainable future. CEUs: LCLM, LLO, L&O, LUF, O&T, LIAF, FNGLA, LIAF

May 25 - Grow your Business - Become a Florida-Friendly Landscape Professional

Grow Your Business: Become a Florida-Friendly Certified Professional! - Claire Lewis, Florida Friendly Landscaping Program

The Florida Friendly Landscaping (FFL) program encourages ecological and efficient landscaping practices to minimize pollution and benefit the environment while maintaining aesthetics. This presentation will showcase how landscapers can become a FFL-Certified Professional (FFL-CP) and grow their business options. CEUs: LCLM, LLO, O&T, L&O, LUF, LIAF, FNGLA

June 8 - Landscape Renovations - Beyond the Box

Landscape Renovations - Beyond the Box - Dr. Gail Hansen UF/IFAS Assistant Professor, Environmental Horticulture

Thinking of a landscape make-over? Check out some new and innovative ideas to retire that tired old look that just doesn't cut it anymore. This presentation will highlight creative new ways to diversify your plant palette and invite nature back. CEUs: LCLM, LLO, O&T, L&O, LUF, LIAF, FNGLA, LIAF

June 22 - Managing Trees in a Changing Climate

Managing Trees in a Changing Climate - Dr. Michael Orfanedes, Henry Mayer, and Dr. John Roberts, UF/IFAS Extension Agents

Life is difficult for an urban tree. Redevelopment pressures and climate changes are taking their toll. This presentation will highlight considerations for improving the outlook for urban tree canopy health and longevity. Topics covered will be species selection for urban spaces, pruning for wind tolerance and managing pests and diseases. CEUs: LCLM, LLO, O&T, L&O, LUF, ISA, FNGLA, LIAF

You will receive a confirmation email after getting your free ticket (click above green tab), and then you can choose the webinars you wish to take. Please be sure to look for the email and check your spam folder if you do not receive it. You must get tickets for each event, and register with Zoom for each to gain access.

Questions? donna.castro@ufl.edu