Instructor: Amanda Marek, Gabriel Vicari Course #: IFA166 Time: 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM
This class meets 1 time on: Tu, 6/6/2023
Members: Free; General Public: $5
Location: Cypress Hall Seats Available: 21
Are you a new resident or are you simply interested in learning more about Florida's water and landscaping that conserves water? Join faculty from the UF/IFAS Marion County Extension Service and fellow new residents to learn about Florida's water resources and the principles of Florida-Friendly Landscaping together.
Instructor: Gabriel Vicari Course #: IFA122 Time: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
This class meets 1 time on: Th, 6/15/2023
Members: Free; General Public: $5
Location: Live Oak Hall Seats Available: 37
Join faculty from the UF/IFAS Marion County Extension Service to learn the basics of home water treatment options. This course covers several treatment methodologies, pros and cons, and finally, where to apply them. This course is designed to allow consumers to feel informed enough to purchase the correct treatment.
Instructor: Maxine Hunter Course #: IFA110 Time: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
This class meets 1 time on: Th, 2/9/2023
Members: Free; General Public: $5
Location: Cypress Hall Seats Available: 16
August is a great time to experience our local springs. Florida springs offer unique resources and support an abundance of wildlife. Join us to learn more about the springs around us and some of the ‘natives’ you may see when swimming, hiking, or kayaking around our Florida springs.
Join the UF/IFAS Extension Marion County Ag & Natural Resource Agent to learn about wildlife, natural resources, and agriculture in Marion County.
Instructor: Gabriel Vicari Course #: IFA182 Time: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
This class meets 1 time on: Tu, 2/21/2023
Members: Free; General Public: $5
Location: Cypress Hall Seats Available: 23
Join faculty from the UF/IFAS Marion County Extension Service and learn about the role of water in the state of Florida. We will cover the history of water in Florida, science, ecology, use, water quality, and finally, closing with current projects to protect Florida's water future.
Instructor: Gabriel Vicari Course #: IFA182 Time: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
This class meets 1 time on: Tu, 4/18/2023
Members: Free; General Public: $5
Location: Cypress Hall Seats Available: 27
Join faculty from the UF/IFAS Marion County Extension Service and learn about the role of water in the state of Florida. We will cover the history of water in Florida, science, ecology, use, water quality, and finally, closing with current projects to protect Florida's water future.
Instructor: Gabriel Vicari Course #: IFA181 Time: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
This class meets 1 time on: W, 3/8/2023
Members: Free; General Public: $5
Location: Cypress Hall Seats Available: 28
Our current "grey" stormwater systems are in for a makeover. Join UF/IFAS Marion County Extension Service faculty to learn about coming changes to "green" our stormwater infrastructure. Green Stormwater Infrastructure (GSI) is designed to control pollution, prevent flooding, and beautify your streets. The course will also discuss methods to manage stormwater in the residential landscape.
Instructor: Gabriel Vicari Course #: IFA181 Time: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
This class meets 1 time on: Th, 5/18/2023
Members: Free; General Public: $5
Location: Cypress Hall Seats Available: 29
Our current "grey" stormwater systems are in for a makeover. Join UF/IFAS Marion County Extension Service faculty to learn about coming changes to "green" our stormwater infrastructure. Green Stormwater Infrastructure (GSI) is designed to control pollution, prevent flooding, and beautify your streets. The course will also discuss methods to manage stormwater in the residential landscape.
Instructor: Maxine Hunter Course #: IFA171 Time: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
This class meets 1 time on: Th, 3/9/2023
Members: Free; General Public: $5
Location: Cypress Hall Seats Available: 11
Join us to learn about the status of our Florida bear populations, how they move around our urban neighborhoods and how to prevent nuisance issues. We will discuss appropriate concerns as well as resources to support our local black bears.
Join the UF/IFAS Extension Marion County Ag & Natural Resource Agent to learn about wildlife, natural resources, and agriculture in Marion County.
Instructor: Lynn Nobles Course #: IFA169 Time: 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
This class meets 1 time on: Th, 3/23/2023
Members: Free; General Public: $5
Location: Cypress Hall Seats Available: 29
Join the county Extension Director in this course, where she will review who the agents are and their areas of expertise from Water Resource agent to Florida Friendly Landscape agent. She will also discuss the services the extension department has for residents of Marion County and the programs that are offered through the extension service. The volunteer opportunities through Master Gardeners and youth develop residents may be interested in participating.
Learn an overview about what Permaculture is and how you can begin using these techniques in your own yard when making landscaping decisions.
Join our UF/IFAS Extension Marion County Master Gardeners to learn about various gardening techniques and explore new topics for your landscaping ventures through lectures and discussion to help you excel in your yard.
Instructor: Maxine Hunter Course #: IFA172 Time: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
This class meets 1 time on: Th, 4/13/2023
Members: Free; General Public: $5
Location: Cypress Hall Seats Available: 35
Wild hogs can be very problematic and can cause thousands of dollars in damage overnight. This course will discuss the biology of wild hogs in Florida, resources that may attract them and methods of control.
Join the UF/IFAS Extension Marion County Ag & Natural Resource Agent to learn about wildlife, natural resources, and agriculture in Marion County.
Instructor: Maxine Hunter Course #: IFA173 Time: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
This class meets 1 time on: Th, 5/11/2023
Members: Free; General Public: $5
Location: Cypress Hall Seats Available: 11
Coyotes are very common in residential areas. You may encounter them while walking your pet or looking for local food sources. Coyotes are very resourceful, we will talk about how to stay safe and prevent close encounters with coyotes.
Join the UF/IFAS Extension Marion County Ag & Natural Resource Agent to learn about wildlife, natural resources, and agriculture in Marion County.
If you have a small area or don’t have the capacity to grow a large garden, consider container gardening. Gardening in containers can be just as rewarding as having a full-size garden. Many plants grow in pots just as well as they do in the ground.
The type of plants, type of containers and ability to move the containers around due to light or temperature changes make container gardening a great solution. Variations in container plantings can make your containers very attractive and add interest to your yard.
Join our UF/IFAS Extension Marion County Master Gardeners to learn about various gardening techniques and explore new topics for your landscaping ventures through lectures and discussion to help you excel in your yard.
Instructor: Maxine Hunter Course #: IFA174 Time: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
This class meets 1 time on: Th, 6/8/2023
Members: Free; General Public: $5
Location: Cypress Hall Seats Available: 34
Bats provide many ecological benefits in Florida including assisting with mosquito and insect pest control. Join in to learn more about bat species that may be inconspicuously flying around your neighborhood.
Join the UF/IFAS Extension Marion County Ag & Natural Resource Agent to learn about wildlife, natural resources, and agriculture in Marion County.
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