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 July 2023 events

Care of African Violets

African violets are not as hard to grow and care for as one might think.

Location: Land O’Lakes Library
2818 Collier Parkway
Land O’ Lakes, FL 34639
Date: Wednesday, July 5
Time: 6 – 7pm EDT

Please click this link for more information and to register for the event: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/7-5-23-care-of-african-violets-tickets-627109570607?aff=ebdsoporgprofile

House plants for indoor gardening

House plants are attractive indoor plants. Not only do plants clean the air, when plants with similar light and water requirements are placed together, the result is a lush and beautiful indoor garden.

Location: Hudson Library
8012 Library Rd Off Fivay Rd.
Hudson, FL 34667
Date: Wednesday, July 5
Time: 6 – 7:15pm EDT

Please click this link for more information and to register for the event: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/7-5-2023-house-plants-for-indoor-gardening-tickets-598377351767?aff=ebdsoporgprofile

Ask a Master Gardener

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

Location: Zephyrhills Public Library
5347 8th Street
Zephyrhills, FL 33542
Date: Saturday, July 8
Time: 9 – 10am EDT

Please click this link for more information and to register for the event: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/7-8-2023-ask-a-master-gardener-tickets-598373901447?aff=ebdsoporgprofile

Creating A Butterfly Garden

Starting a butterfly garden by choosing the correct plants. Creating a butterfly haven.

Location: Zephyrhills Public Library
5347 8th Street
Zephyrhills, FL 33542
Date: Saturday, July 8
Time: 10 – 11am EDT

Please click this link for more information and to register for the event: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/7-8-23-creating-a-butterfly-garden-tickets-597912581627?aff=ebdsoporgprofile

Trees in your Garden & Around your Homes

In this presentation we will discuss the trees in your yards and gardens and cover trees you already have and trees you’d like to plant.

Location: New River Library
34043 State Road 54
Wesley Chapel, FL 33543
Date: Tuesday, July 11
Time: 2 – 3pm EDT

Please click this link for more information and to register for the event: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/7-11-2023-trees-in-your-garden-around-your-homes-tickets-630129473217?aff=ebdsoporgprofile

Orchid Care and Clinic

Orchids are a wonderful group of plants that do very well with very little effort.

Location: Centennial Park Library
5740 Moog Road
Holiday, FL 34690
Date: Monday, July 17
Time: 2 – 3pm EDT

Please click this link for more information and to register for the event: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/7-17-2023-orchid-care-and-clinic-tickets-600459118387?aff=ebdsoporgprofile

Hurricane Impacts on Trees – Lessons Learned

Look into the past to understand trees during hurricanes. With the start of another hurricane season, it is important to learn from the past. Better understand the damage sustained by trees during high wind events and available options to prepare for storms.

Location: Land O’Lakes Library
2818 Collier Parkway
Land O’ Lakes, FL 34639
Date: Monday, July 17
Time: 6 – 7pm EDT

Please click this link for more information and to register for the event: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/6-7-2023-hurricane-impacts-on-trees-lessons-learned-tickets-653209335707?aff=ebdsoporgprofile

Bonsai

This class includes a brief history, examples, and ideas for how to create your own small trees.

Location: New Port Richey Library
5939 Main Street
New Port Richey, FL 34652
Date: Tuesday, July 18
Time: 5:30 – 6:30pm EDT

Please click this link for more information and to register for the event: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/7-18-2023-bonsai-tickets-616423177317?aff=ebdsoporgprofile

Owls in your Neighborhood

This free presentation will cover the raptors that share our area.

Location: Starkey Ranch Library
12118 Lake Blanche Drive
Odessa, FL 33556
Date: Wednesday, July 19
Time: 11am – 12pm EDT

Please click this link for more information and to register for the event: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/7-19-2023-owls-in-your-neighborhood-tickets-616442103927?aff=ebdsoporgprofile

Food is Health Volunteer Way 2023

Through the partnership of UF/Pasco County Extension and AdventHealth, learn how healthy lifestyle habits let you reach and maintain your weight loss goals and get FREE fruits and vegetables after attending each class. 6-week series begins Wednesday, July 19th and ends Wednesday August 23rd and runs from1pm – 2pm each week. Produce distribution is on-site immediately following the class.

In these weekly classes, learn about nutrients, the importance of food journals, meal planning, healthy portion sizes, food labels, physical activity, and more. Each participant/household will be eligible for a $10 bag of fruits and vegetables for attending each session ($60 in fresh food for attending all 6 sessions!). Pre-registration on Eventbrite is required. You will receive further communication and a welcome email just prior to July 19.

Program held at Volunteer Way:

8061 Congress St. Port Richey, FL 34668

If you have any questions, please contact

Shari Bresin, UF/Pasco County Extension Family and Consumer Sciences Agent: 352-518-0156 X5343 or Sbresin@ufl.edu (class instructor) or Alyssa Smith, Community Health Program Manager with AdventHealth: 813-615-7413 or Alyssa.smith@adventhealth.com

Location: Volunteer Way
8061 Congress St.
Port Richey, FL 34668
Date: July 19 · 1pm – August 23
Time: 2 – 3pm EDT

Please click this link for more information and to register for the event: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/food-is-health-volunteer-way-2023-tickets-631066626267?aff=ebdsoporgprofile

Florida Native Plants

Learn how to purchase, plant and care for Florida native plants.

Location: Heritage Park (Land O Lakes Community Center)
5401 Land O lakes Blvd (Hwy 41)
Land O Lakes, FL 34639
Date: Saturday, July 22
Time: 9 – 10:30am EDT

Please click this link for more information and to register for the event: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/7-22-23-florida-native-plants-tickets-627147865147?aff=ebdsoporgprofile

Sneak Peek below of our upcoming August 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 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.