The University of Florida’s Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) is a federal, state, and county partnership dedicated to developing knowledge in agriculture, human and natural resources, and the life sciences and to making that knowledge accessible to sustain and enhance the quality of human life.

UF/IFAS Pasco Extension upcoming August 2023 events

Plants and Pets

The Dos, Don’ts and What-ifs of plants and your pets.

Location: Land O’Lakes Library
2818 Collier Parkway
Land O’ Lakes, FL 34639

Date: Wednesday, August 2

Time: 6 – 7pm EDT

Please click this link for more information and to register for the event: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/8-2-23-plants-and-pets-tickets-627118477247?aff=ebdsoporgprofile 

Self Watering Plant Pails-Drip Irrigation for the Garden

Learn how to design and install a low volume (drip) irrigation system for your vegetable or flower garden.

Location: Hudson Library
8012 Library Rd Off Fivay Rd.
Hudson, FL 34667

Date: Wednesday, August 2

Time: 6 – 7:15pm EDT

Please click this link for more information and to register for the event: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/8-2-2023-self-watering-plant-pails-drip-irrigation-for-the-garden-tickets-598407441767?aff=ebdsoporgprofile

Florida-Friendly Landscaping (FFL) and Working with Your HOA

Learn to work with your HOA and how to best contract for professional landscape maintenance while following the principles of FFL.

Location: UF/IFAS Extension Pasco County
36702 County Road 52
Dade City, FL 33525

Date: Saturday, August 5

Time: 10- 11am EDT

Please click this link for more information and to register for the event: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/8-5-23-florida-friendly-landscaping-ffl-and-working-with-your-hoa-tickets-632898736157?aff=ebdsoporgprofile 

FFL – Working with Your HOA & Contracting a Landscape Company

Learn how to work with your HOA and how to best contract for professional landscape maintenance while following the principles of FFL.

Location: New River Library
34043 State Road 54
Wesley Chapel, FL 33543

Date: Tuesday, August 8

Time: 2pm – 3pm EDT

Please click this link for more information and to register for the event: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/8-8-23-ffl-working-with-your-hoa-contracting-a-landscape-company-tickets-627085699207?aff=ebdsoporgprofile

Basics of Backyard Fruit Growing

Wondering about what fruit grows well in Pasco County?

Location: Heritage Park (Land O Lakes Community Center)
5401 Land O lakes Blvd (Hwy 41)
Land O Lakes, FL 34639

Date: Saturday, August 12

Time: 9am – 10:30am EDT

Please click this link for more information and to register for the event: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/8-12-23-basics-of-backyard-fruit-growing-tickets-627158767757?aff=ebdsoporgprofile

Ask a Master Gardener

Bring your question on plants to this FREE Ask a Master Gardener and get all of your gardening questions answered.

Location: Zephyrhills Public Library
5347 8th Street
Zephyrhills, FL 33542

Date: Saturday, August 12

Time: 9am – 10am EDT

Please click this link for more information and to register for the event: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/8-12-2023-ask-a-master-gardener-tickets-601434636187?aff=ebdsoporgprofile

Herbs in the Florida Garden

Herb gardens are a delight in every possible way. As a beginning or experienced gardener, herbs are a must for you. If you give them the growing conditions they prefer, most herbs will take less care than almost anything else in your garden. Find out how easy it is to grow and use herbs in Florida.

Location: Zephyrhills Public Library
5347 8th Street
Zephyrhills, FL 33542

Date: Saturday, August 12

Time: 10am – 11am EDT

Please click this link for more information and to register for the event: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/8-12-2023-herbs-in-the-florida-garden-tickets-601420995387?aff=ebdsoporgprofile

~ Bats ~

There are many reasons for wanting bats in your area. Whether it is to benefit from their pest control or pollination services or you simply enjoy their nightly displays of aerial acrobatics, there are tips for attracting bats to your area.

Location: New Port Richey Library
5939 Main Street
New Port Richey, FL 34652

Date: Tuesday, August 15

Time: 5:30 – 6:30pm EDT

Please click this link for more information and to register for the event: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/8-15-23-bats-tickets-626250290477?aff=ebdsoporgprofile

Attracting Wildlife to Your Florida-Friendly Yard

Learn ways to attract wildlife into your residential landscape all year from the UF/IFAS Extension’s Florida-Friendly Landscaping™ Program.

Location: Starkey Ranch Theatre Library Cultural Center
12118 Lake Blanche Drive
Odessa, FL 33556

Date: Wednesday, August 16

Time: 11am – 12pm EDT

Please click this link for more information and to register for the event: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/08-16-2023-attracting-wildlife-to-your-florida-friendly-yard-tickets-585650184467?aff=ebdsoporgprofile

Native Plants of Central Florida

Learn about these plants and why they will change you landscape.

Location: Centennial Park Library
5740 Moog Road
Holiday, FL 34690

Date: Monday, August 24

Time: 2 – 3pm EDT

Please click this link for more information and to register for the event: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/8-21-2023-native-plants-of-central-florida-tickets-600500311597?aff=ebdsoporgprofile

Integrated Pest Management (IPM)

Learn about Florida-Friendly techniques on how best to control landscape/yard pests using IPM – Integrated Pest Management.

Location: New River Library
34043 State Road 54
Wesley Chapel, FL 33543

Date: Thursday, August 24

Time: 2pm – 3pm EDT

Please click this link for more information and to register for the event: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/08-24-2023-integrated-pest-management-ipm-tickets-612552469927?aff=ebdsoporgprofile

Sneak Peek into upcoming September 2023 events:

BayCare Kids Car Seat Program

This 2-hour class will provide you with a free ($100 value) car seat or booster and a classroom-based presentation on how to choose and install the correct car seat for your child. In-vehicle installation assistance will also be provided by a Certified Child Passenger Safety Technician from BayCare Kids Wellness and Safety Center. Please call Tonya at 813-559-9158 for more information. Bilingual – Spanish translation available.

Location: UF/IFAS Extension One Stop Shop (OSS) Stallings Building
15029 14th Street
Dade City, FL 33523

Date: Next class at One Stop Shop is scheduled for this upcoming September 2023

** BayCare Kids Car Seat Program Class scheduled for August 1, 2023 at the Zephyrhills Library.

Contact Tonya Randolph BayCare Kids Technician at 813-559-9158 for information.

All events are in Eastern Standard Time unless otherwise noted.

Please visit our Eventbrite events page at https://www.eventbrite.com/o/ufifas-pasco-county-cooperative-extension-7831617239 or contact our main office at 352-518-0156 for more information and to join our monthly events listserv.

Equal Opportunity Institution. The University of Florida is committed to providing universal access to all of our events. For disability accommodations such as sign language interpreters and listening devices, please contact 352-518-0156 at least 1 week in advance. Advance notice is necessary to arrange for some accessibility needs.

Sneak Peek – Upcoming September 2023 events!