2008 FYN Calendar
Polk County Florida Yards and Neighborhoods Program Events and Workshops
June
July
Creating a Florida-Friendly Yard: Water Conservation, Micro-Irrigation and Plant Installation Workshop
Wednesday, July 9, 6:00-8:30 pm
Champions Gate Golf Clubhouse, 1400 Masters Blvd, Champions Gate FL
In this workshop you will learn how to use water efficiently through micro-irrigation and plant selection. Participants will learn how to implement the Florida Yards and Neighborhoods principles into their yards and learn other water-wise tips. This workshop is free of charge. Call 863-519-8677 ext 121 to register, or register online.
Rain Barrel Workshop
Monday, July 14,
6:00-7:30 pm
Lakeland Police Department Community Room, 219 N Massachusetts Ave, Lakeland FL
In this workshop you will learn the basics of water conservation, stormwater runoff and other things you can do to conserve water and preserve water quality. The workshop is free, and a 55-gallon rain barrel can be purchased for $20. You must pre-register for a rain barrel. Call 863-519-8677 ext 121 to register, or register online.
Selection, Planting and Maintenance of Landscape Trees
Saturday, July 26, 9:30 am-12:00 pm
Polk County Extension Service, 1702 Highway 17 South, Bartow FL
This program is presented by the Polk County Urban Horticulturist and the Polk County Forester. It will include on-site demonstrations of proper pruning of oak trees and preparing trees for hurricane season. Please call 863-519-8677 to register. This workshop is free of charge.
August
Vegetable Gardening Workshop
Saturday, August 2, 9:00 am-12:00 pm
Polk County Extension Service, 1702 Highway 17 South, Bartow FL
Learn how to grow vegetables in Florida! This workshop is free of charge, call 863-519-8677 to register.
September
Creating a Florida-Friendly Yard: Water Conservation, Micro-Irrigation and Plant Installation Workshop
Wednesday, September 10, 6:00-8:30 pm
Champions Gate Golf Clubhouse, 1400 Masters Blvd, Champions Gate FL
In this workshop you will learn how to use water efficiently through micro-irrigation and plant selection. Participants will learn how to implement the Florida Yards and Neighborhoods principles into their yards and learn other water-wise tips. This workshop is free of charge. Call 863-519-8677 ext 121 to register, or register online.
Master Gardener Training
Tuesdays, September 16-December 9
Polk County Extension Service, 1702 Highway 17 South, Bartow FL
If you are interested in becoming a Master Gardener complete The Sprouting Kit, and return it to the address provided. For information on the Master Gardener program call Dr. Shibles at 863-519-8677, extension 109. If you wish to speak to a Master Gardener about the program you can call 863-519-8677 extension 118 or 119. Class is held from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM one day per week.
Composting Workshop
Monday, September 22, 6:00-7:30 pm
Lakeland Police Department Community Room, 219 N Massachusetts Ave, Lakeland FL
Composting is easy! Learn the basics of composting and what method will work for you. This workshop is free of charge, and an Earth Machine compost bin can be purchased for $40. You must pre-register for a compost bin. Call 863-519-8677 ext 121 to register, or register online.
October
Creating a Florida-Friendly Yard: Water Conservation, Micro-Irrigation and Plant Installation Workshop
Wednesday, October 8, 6:00-8:30 pm
Southern Dunes Clubhouse, 2888 Southern Dunes Blvd, Haines City FL
In this workshop you will learn how to use water efficiently through micro-irrigation and plant selection. Participants will learn how to implement the Florida Yards and Neighborhoods principles into their yards and learn other water-wise tips. This workshop is free of charge. Call 863-519-8677 ext 121 to register, or register online.
November
Water, Wings and Wild Things: Polk Naturefest 2008
Saturday November 1
Polk's Nature Discovery Center, Circle B-Bar Reserve
Backyard Gardener Festival and Plant Sale
Saturday November 8, 9:00 am-2:00 pm
Polk County Extension Service, 1702 Highway 17 South, Bartow
The Polk County Master Gardeners are offering a day of free workshops, garden tours and soil samples. There will also be a plant and mulch sale at the event. Call (863) 519-8677 for more information. Workshop topics will be posted.
December
Florida-Friendly Landscaping Workshop
Tuesday, December 2, 6:00-8:00 PM
Holiday Inn Lake Mirror Room, 3260 US Highway 98 N, Lakeland FL
In this workshop you will learn how to properly plan a landscape the Florida-friendly way. My doing simple things in your yard you can save time, energy, money and natural resources. This workshop is free of charge. Call 863-519-8677 ext 121 to register, or register online.
Thank you to Starbucks for providing coffee at our programs!
