Subject:           I Like Bats
Date:               September 3,, 2019 (Tuesday)
Time:               6:30-7:30 PM
Location:         Land O’ Lakes Branch Library
                        2818 Collier Parkway
                      Land O’ Lakes, FL
34639
Details:            Bats consume insects, pollinate plants and disperse seeds, but they are also threatened.  Their populations are declining, largely as a result of human activity, misconceptions and fear.  Learn all about bats at this free UF/IFAS Pasco County Extension seminar.

Subject:           Ask a Master Gardener
Date:               September 4, 2019 (Wednesday)
Time:               5:30-6:30 PM (before the seminar)
Location:         Hudson Library
                        8012 Library Road (off Fivay Road
                      Hudson, FL 34667
Details:            Is something munching the leaves on your perennials?  Are you wondering what plants grow best in Florida?  Then come to the Hudson Library the first Wednesday of each month for free garden advice.  Pasco County Master Gardeners will be in the lobby to answer all of your gardening questions.  If you’re having problems with an ailing plant, bring a sample for an on-the-spot diagnosis!

Subject:           Fall Vegetable Gardening in Florida
Date:               September 4, 2019 (Wednesday)
Time:               6:00-7:30 PM
Location:         Hudson Library
                        8012 Library Road (off Fivay Road
Hudson, FL 34667
Details:            Love your garden up north?  Can’t figure out how to do it in Florida?  It’s different, but it can be successful.  Learn about the proper timing and care for a Florida vegetable garden and reap the benefits.  Join us at this free UF/IFAS Pasco County Extension seminar.

Subject:           Hummingbirds in the Garden
Date:               September 7, 2019 (Saturday)
Time:               9:00-10:00 AM
Location:         One Stop Shop
                        15029 14^th Street
                      Dade City, FL 33523
Details:            Learn from an accomplished hummingbird lover and birder how to attract these unique birds to your yard, including species that rarely make Florida their home.  This seminar will highlight the best plants, trees and shrubs as well as where to locate them.  Also, the importance of feed and water to help you create the perfect hummingbird home.  Join us at this free UF/IFAS Pasco County Extension seminar

Subject:           Rain Harvesting Workshop
Date:               September 12, 2019 (Thursday
Time:               2:00-3:00 PM
Location:         Centennial Park Branch Library
                        5740 Moog Road
                      Holiday, FL 34690
Details:            We will be discussing water conservation both indoors and outdoors.  This workshop is hands-on.  Participants will assemble a rain barrel at this UJF/IFAS Pasco Extension workshop.  Pre-Registration and Pre-Payment are required.  Cost is a pre-paid fee of $40.00 for the rain barrel.  Sorry, no payment at the door.  No refunds.

Subject:           Why Bats?
Date:               September 12, 2019 (Thursday)
Time:               6:00-7:00 PM
Location:         New Port Richey Library
                        5939 Main Street
                        New Port Richey, FL 34652
Details:            Bats are important.  They consume insects, pollinate plants and disperse seeds.  But bats are also threatened.  Their populations are declining, largely as a result of human activity.  They are misunderstood and feared.  Join us and learn more about our beneficial flying friends at this free UF/IFAS Pasco County Extension seminar.

Subject:           Container Gardening
Date:               September 14, 2019 (Saturday)
Time:               9:00-10:30 AM
Location:         Land O’ Lakes Heritage Park
                        5401 Land O’ Lakes Blvd/US 41
                        Land O’ Lakes, FL 34639
Details:            Loved your garden up north?  Can’t figure out how to do it in Florida?  It can be successful.  Attend this free UF/IFAS Pasco County Extension seminar to learn the “how-to’s” of planting flowers, foliage and herbs in containers and watch them flourish.

Subject:           Begonias
Date:               September 14, 2019 (Saturday)
Time:               10:00-11:00 AM
Location:         Zephyrhills Library
                        5347 8^th Street
                      Zephyrhills, FL 33542
Details:            Learn the different types of begonias to plant and how to propagate and care for these beautiful additions to your home and landscape.  Come join us for this free UF/IFAS Pasco County Extension seminar.

Subject:           Bromeliads
Date:               September 17, 2019 (Tuesday)
Time:               2:00-3:00 PM
Location:         New River Branch Library
                        34043 SR 54
                      Wesley Chapel, FL 33543
Details:            Come learn about this interesting species of plants.  They range from tiny to huge in size.  Their beauty is unsurpassed and they love living in Florida.  Come join us for this free UF/IFAS Pasco County Extension seminar.

For more information on any of these seminars, please call the UF/IFAS Pasco County Extension Office at 352-518-0156.                                                  

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Pasco County Extension September 2019 Seminars Extension programs are free, can provide reasonable accommodation with advance notice, and are open to all persons regardless of age, race, color, sex, disability, religion or national origin.  Pre-registration is not required for most of our programs, but contact Extension to be certain and to assist us with planning – http://pasco.ifas.ufl.edu/events_calendar.shtml.  For more information, call the Pasco County Extension Office – (352) 518-0156; (727)847-2411; (813)996-2411.