April Environmental and Community Horticulture Zoom Programs

Press release from Alachua County

The UF/IFAS Extension Alachua County Office is pleased to announce the following Environmental and Community Horticulture Programs for April 2020. The programs are free and available via Zoom online webinars.

Landscape Irrigation: Preparing a Landscape to Water More Efficiently – April 16, from 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.

A well-planned landscape requires very little irrigation, especially after plants are established. During times of drought, running and operating an efficient irrigation system is important. Participants join UF/IFAS Extension Alachua County Environmental and Community Horticulture Agent Dr. Taylor Clem to learn about irrigating with the Florida-Friendly Landscaping™ Program, which includes irrigation calibration, troubleshooting, and micro-irrigation installation.

This is a free Zoom online webinar with a maximum of 100 participants. Participants must register online.

Turfgrass in Alachua County – April 23, from 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Spring has arrived, and turfgrass management is in full swing. Participants in this turfgrass management program join UF/IFAS Extension Alachua County Environmental and Community Horticulture Agent Dr. Taylor Clem to learn about the best management practices for managing turfgrass around homes, including turfgrass management to conserving water, fertilizing appropriately, and managing pests responsibly.

This is a free Zoom online webinar with a maximum of 100 participants. Participants must register online.

For more information about these programs, call 352-955-2402. Visit the Extension Office website for additional programs offered by the Extension Office.