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The unique climate in Florida makes it a wonderful place to grow strawberries.  They can be in a "patch," among ornaments, or in containers.  This presentation will share ideas for the planting and maintenance of your own "strawberry patch."

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.

Across the county people have been raising concerns about the diminishing pollinator population.  Now, people are saying how bad is the decline and what can we do about it. The University of Georgia designed a program to teach people how to count pollinators in their garden.  Marion Co. Extension and Master Gardeners believes this is a valuable endeavor and will be initiating our own Pollinator Census Program.  This class is intended to introduce the new program. It will include an explanation of the program; it's benefits, how the program works, tools available an how to become a "Pollinator Census Taker."  Don't have a pollinator garden?  No problem, we do.  The program is fun and easy but more importantly, with your help, it will aid in understanding the status of pollinators in Marion County. We invite you to join us in this new adventure. 

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. 

Florida has many entry points for invasive species and a welcoming climate for most. Learn about the newest invasive species in our area and species to be on the lookout for. We will cover common terms used to describe invasive species and health risks associated with certain species that have been introduced.

Join the UF/IFAS Extension Marion County Ag and Natural Resource Agent to learn about wildlife, natural resources, and agriculture in Marion County,

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.

There are over 30,000 lakes in Florida. You may have one in your neighborhood, or even back yard. Join us to learn about healthy management of lakes and ponds, common concerns, and management techniques.

Join the UF/IFAS Extension Marion County Ag and Natural Resource Agent to learn about wildlife, natural resources, and agriculture in Marion County,

Knowing what plants need in winter to help them remain healthy and knowing what plants can add color when other plants are brown and black, can make your winter garden a pleasure to see.  Come share ideas for making your winter garden a colorful experience.

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.

Florida is growing by leaps and bounds. With that comes growth and development in both urban and rural areas. Learn about our unique habitat types, why this is important to our wildlife in Florida, and what measures can be taken to reduce human impacts on wildlife.

Join the UF/IFAS Extension Marion Conty Ag and Natural Resource Agent to larn about wildlife, natural resources, and agriculture in Marion County.