UF/IFAS Extension Polk County

UF/IFAS Extension Polk County

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 ecosystems; Residential Horticulture, including lawngrass management, beneficial insects, and the Master Gardener program; and the Florida-Friendly Landscaping program with a focus on drought-tolerant options and waterfront protection.

Dive into Family and Consumer Science topics like chronic disease management and healthy eating, or learn about Small Farms programming covering practices such as beekeeping and backyard poultry and livestock. Pesticide applicators can access license testing, CEU classes, and exam prep courses. Follow 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.

Eat for Better Brain Health! primary image

Eat for Better Brain Health!

Tomorrow • 3:00 PM

Lake Wales Family Recreation Center

Free

Gardening for Wildlife primary image

Gardening for Wildlife

Monday • 10:00 AM

Winter Haven Public Library

Free

General Standards Pesticide Core Exam Prep. Training (Summer 2026) primary image

General Standards Pesticide Core Exam Prep. Training (Summer 2026)

Thu, Jun 18 • 8:30 AM

Brenneman Auditorium

From $12.51

Private / Row Crop Applicator Pesticide Prep. Training (Summer 2026) primary image

Private / Row Crop Applicator Pesticide Prep. Training (Summer 2026)

Thu, Jun 25 • 8:30 AM

UF/IFAS Extension Polk County

From $17.85

Mosquito Bite Prevention Workshop primary image

Mosquito Bite Prevention Workshop

Thu, Jun 25 • 11:00 AM

UF/IFAS Extension Office / Stuart Center

Free

Pollinators and Their Havens: A DIY Workshop primary image

Pollinators and Their Havens: A DIY Workshop

Fri, Jun 26 • 10:00 AM

Lakeland Electric

Free

Growing Caladiums in the Home Landscape primary image

Growing Caladiums in the Home Landscape

Tue, Jun 30 • 10:00 AM

Lakeland Public Library

Free

Native Plants to Love primary image

Native Plants to Love

Mon, Jul 13 • 10:00 AM

Winter Haven Public Library

Free

Ranch Ready: Emergency Skills for When Minutes Matter primary image

Ranch Ready: Emergency Skills for When Minutes Matter

Fri, Jul 24 • 8:30 AM

UF/IFAS Extension Office / Stuart Center

From $10.00

10 Plants, 10 Butterflies: Simple Ways to Attract Butterflies to Your Yard primary image

10 Plants, 10 Butterflies: Simple Ways to Attract Butterflies to Your Yard

Tue, Jul 28 • 10:00 AM

Lakeland Public Library

Free

Books and Cooks - FREE Family program! primary image

Books and Cooks - FREE Family program!

Sat, Aug 1 • 7:00 AM and 9+ more

Haines City or Plant City

Free

2026 Summer Basic Backyard Chicken Workshop primary image

2026 Summer Basic Backyard Chicken Workshop

Thu, Aug 6 • 5:30 PM

UF/IFAS Polk County Extension Service

From $17.85

TomorrowWednesday
Eat for Better Brain Health! primary image

Eat for Better Brain Health!

Tomorrow • 3:00 PM

Lake Wales Family Recreation Center

Free

June 8Monday
Gardening for Wildlife primary image

Gardening for Wildlife

Monday • 10:00 AM

Winter Haven Public Library

Free

June 18Thursday
General Standards Pesticide Core Exam Prep. Training (Summer 2026) primary image

General Standards Pesticide Core Exam Prep. Training (Summer 2026)

Thu, Jun 18 • 8:30 AM

Brenneman Auditorium

From $12.51

June 25Thursday
Private / Row Crop Applicator Pesticide Prep. Training (Summer 2026) primary image

Private / Row Crop Applicator Pesticide Prep. Training (Summer 2026)

Thu, Jun 25 • 8:30 AM

UF/IFAS Extension Polk County

From $17.85

Mosquito Bite Prevention Workshop primary image

Mosquito Bite Prevention Workshop

Thu, Jun 25 • 11:00 AM

UF/IFAS Extension Office / Stuart Center

Free

June 26Friday
Pollinators and Their Havens: A DIY Workshop primary image

Pollinators and Their Havens: A DIY Workshop

Fri, Jun 26 • 10:00 AM

Lakeland Electric

Free

June 30Tuesday
Growing Caladiums in the Home Landscape primary image

Growing Caladiums in the Home Landscape

Tue, Jun 30 • 10:00 AM

Lakeland Public Library

Free

July 13Monday
Native Plants to Love primary image

Native Plants to Love

Mon, Jul 13 • 10:00 AM

Winter Haven Public Library

Free

July 24Friday
Ranch Ready: Emergency Skills for When Minutes Matter primary image

Ranch Ready: Emergency Skills for When Minutes Matter

Fri, Jul 24 • 8:30 AM

UF/IFAS Extension Office / Stuart Center

From $10.00

July 28Tuesday
10 Plants, 10 Butterflies: Simple Ways to Attract Butterflies to Your Yard primary image

10 Plants, 10 Butterflies: Simple Ways to Attract Butterflies to Your Yard

Tue, Jul 28 • 10:00 AM

Lakeland Public Library

Free

August 1Saturday
Books and Cooks - FREE Family program! primary image

Books and Cooks - FREE Family program!

Sat, Aug 1 • 7:00 AM and 9+ more

Haines City or Plant City

Free

August 6Thursday
2026 Summer Basic Backyard Chicken Workshop primary image

2026 Summer Basic Backyard Chicken Workshop

Thu, Aug 6 • 5:30 PM

UF/IFAS Polk County Extension Service

From $17.85