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.

Colorful Shrubs primary image

Colorful Shrubs

Monday • 10:00 AM

Winter Haven Public Library

Free

Lunch & Learn: Microirrigation for Home Landscapes primary image

Lunch & Learn: Microirrigation for Home Landscapes

Tuesday • 12:00 PM

Haines City Public Library

Free

Vegetable Gardening  - Get Growing! primary image

Vegetable Gardening - Get Growing!

Mon, May 18 • 10:30 AM

Studio 37

Free

Love Your Shoreline & Protect Your Water the Florida-Friendly Way primary image

Love Your Shoreline & Protect Your Water the Florida-Friendly Way

Tue, May 19 • 5:30 PM

Lake Crago Recreational Center

Free

Growing and Cooking: Summer Style primary image

Growing and Cooking: Summer Style

Tue, May 26 • 10:00 AM

Lakeland Public Library

Free

Sold Out

Beekeeping Basics Workshop 2026 primary image

Beekeeping Basics Workshop 2026

Thu, May 28 • 9:00 AM

UF/IFAS Polk County Extension Service

From $23.18

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

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

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

May 11Monday
Colorful Shrubs primary image

Colorful Shrubs

Monday • 10:00 AM

Winter Haven Public Library

Free

May 12Tuesday
Lunch & Learn: Microirrigation for Home Landscapes primary image

Lunch & Learn: Microirrigation for Home Landscapes

Tuesday • 12:00 PM

Haines City Public Library

Free

May 18Monday
Vegetable Gardening  - Get Growing! primary image

Vegetable Gardening - Get Growing!

Mon, May 18 • 10:30 AM

Studio 37

Free

May 19Tuesday
Love Your Shoreline & Protect Your Water the Florida-Friendly Way primary image

Love Your Shoreline & Protect Your Water the Florida-Friendly Way

Tue, May 19 • 5:30 PM

Lake Crago Recreational Center

Free

May 26Tuesday
Growing and Cooking: Summer Style primary image

Growing and Cooking: Summer Style

Tue, May 26 • 10:00 AM

Lakeland Public Library

Free

May 28Thursday

Sold Out

Beekeeping Basics Workshop 2026 primary image

Beekeeping Basics Workshop 2026

Thu, May 28 • 9:00 AM

UF/IFAS Polk County Extension Service

From $23.18

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

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 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