Learn about the native Florida Bees and how beneficial they are to us. We need them since the imported Honey Bee population, used for crop pollination, has dropped by 50%.

This workshop provides detailed information about closing seasonal homes or leaving for an extended period of time, including how to prepare interiors and exteriors, prevent mold and mildew, and storm preparation.

How you can grow vegetables and flowers on your balcony, small courtyard, windowsills, and anywhere else you can set a pot.

Have you stood across the street from your home and looked at it as a stranger would? It is amazing how one then is able to evaluate the appeal of ones own landscape. Oops, that Bamboo Muhly is going to cover my bay window.

Did you know that by 2050 there could be more plastic than fish in the oceans? About half of all plastic produced is single-use or disposable items. Join us for this hands-on workshop to learn to make your own reusable beeswax food wraps and start to reduce the amount of plastics in your kitchen.

Do you really like working in your landscape, but worry that you may get bitten by a nasty creepy crawly? Or are you fond of our local arachnids and just like to learn more about them…. If you want to learn how to identify Florida spiders, how they help our ecology, and where you are likely to see each species this class will get you started!

This course is part of the Wild Horticulture series presented by the UF/IFAS Extension Marion County. This series will explore various gardening and wildlife topics through lectures and discussion to help you become one with Florida’s nature.

Is your turf maintenance tiring or terrific? Is plant care costing you dearly, or worth every penny? Is your yard hard or easy on your eyes, health, and wallet?

In four weeks, learn the principles to help manage and maintain your landscape while helping save money, time, and resources. Attend all four sessions to receive a free one-on-one yard evaluation:
Day 1-Intro to Florida-Friendly Landscaping and Right Plant, Right Place
Day 2-Watering efficiently and fertilizing appropriately
Day 3-Mulch and attracting wildlife
Day 4-Managing yard pests responsibly and reducing storm water runoff.

We all want a beautiful yard, but many gardening practices can cause our landscapes to be costly, frustrating and damaging to our natural resources. In this class you’ll be introduced to 9 principles of Florida-Friendly Landscaping to help your yard, your wallet and our environment.

This course is part of the Wild Horticulture series presented by the UF/IFAS Extension Marion County. This series will explore various gardening and wildlife topics through lectures and discussion to help you become one with Florida’s nature.

Do you ever wonder if there are alternative options to our lawns? Turf grasses are not very ecologically friendly, use a lot of resources, and sometimes aren’t successful in certain areas. Let us show you some alternative groundcovers for your yard, how you can reduce your water bill and have a healthier yard.

This course is part of the Wild Horticulture series presented by the UF/IFAS Extension Marion County. This series will explore various gardening and wildlife topics through lectures and discussion to help you become one with Florida’s nature.

Are you wondering if you need a home water treatment system? Are you confused which home water treatment system you need. Join us for this workshop to learn more about home water treatment systems.

Energy costs are an expensive necessity that only seem to be getting pricier. You don’t have to throw yourself into the Dark Ages to save money. Join us for this workshop to learn how some minor home improvement can increase comfort in the home but lower your utility bills.

Are you interested in learning more about the interesting critters that make noises at night and when it rains? Come learn about Florida’s unique reptiles and amphibians - native frogs, skinks, and lizards that you won’t see anywhere else! We have a unique selection of live critters that we look forward to introducing you to.

This course is part of the Wild Horticulture series presented by the UF/IFAS Extension Marion County. This series will explore various gardening and wildlife topics through lectures and discussion to help you become one with Florida’s nature.

Grass looking brown and patchy? Plants burned from the winter cold? Take part in this class to learn how you can help your landscape sprout from the winter months without causing more harm than good.

This course is part of the Wild Horticulture series presented by the UF/IFAS Extension Marion County. This series will explore various gardening and wildlife topics through lectures and discussion to help you become one with Florida’s nature.

Yes, there may be a frost in February, but we want to get the plants and/or seeds in the ground so we can harvest before the bugs wake up.

Understanding the chain of events and attitudes that created the “Dust Bowl” disaster. Its history takes us back to 1860 and a glimpse of today.

Have you ever had trouble with nuisance wildlife? Are you aware of the wildlife that inhabits areas surrounding your home? Please join us to learn more about potential wildlife problems in Central Florida and what you can do to resolve them.

This course is part of the Wild Horticulture series presented by the UF/IFAS Extension Marion County. This series will explore various gardening and wildlife topics through lectures and discussion to help you become one with Florida’s nature.

Did you know that pharmaceuticals are the emerging contaminants impacting the water that we drink, bathe in, and use for recreation?

Using the toilet or trash to dispose of medicine can put people, animals, and the environment at risk. This 90-minute program will introduce why we care about pharmaceuticals in water and how to properly dispose of them.

The home you have lived in most of your life can cause problems as you age. This talk will introduce you to some simple home modifications to reduce risk of falling and keep your home a safe place.

Saving water saves energy. Did you know that letting your faucet run for five minutes uses as much energy as letting a 60-watt light bulb run for 14 hours? Join us to learn how to use water more efficiently. In turn, you will save on utility bills as well as help keep water supplies at safe levels. This protects human health and the environment.