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.

Spring Plant Sale    (NOT SOLD OUT-No tickets needed) primary image

Spring Plant Sale (NOT SOLD OUT-No tickets needed)

Sat, Apr 25 • 8:00 AM

City of Lakeland Nursery

Free

Introduction to Home Composting primary image

Introduction to Home Composting

Tue, Apr 28 • 10:00 AM

Lakeland Public Library

Free

Sold Out

Spring 2026 LCLM / LLO / O&T Pesticide Prep. Training primary image

Spring 2026 LCLM / LLO / O&T Pesticide Prep. Training

Wed, Apr 29 • 8:30 AM

UF/IFAS Extension Polk County

From $23.18

Colorful Shrubs primary image

Colorful Shrubs

Mon, May 11 • 10:00 AM

Winter Haven Public Library

Free

Lunch & Learn: Microirrigation for Home Landscapes primary image

Lunch & Learn: Microirrigation for Home Landscapes

Tue, May 12 • 12:00 PM

Haines City Public Library

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

UF/IFAS Extension Polk County Ag Expo primary image

UF/IFAS Extension Polk County Ag Expo

Wed, May 20 • 8:30 AM

UF/IFAS Extension Polk County

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

Growing Caladiums in the Home Landscape primary image

Growing Caladiums in the Home Landscape

Tue, Jun 30 • 10:00 AM

Lakeland Public Library

Free