HalloWeeding! Creepy Cleanup Party

Details

Join us for an informative and hands-on educational workday dedicated to tackling the issue of invasive plants in Florida landscapes. At Twin Lakes Park, we'll provide you with the knowledge and skills needed to identify, manage, and remove invasive plants from your own outdoor spaces. This Halloween-themed event will be a fun and educational experience for all participants, complete with coffee and doughnut treats to kick off the day.

9-9:15 am: Registration and Welcome

Grab a cup of hot coffee, enjoy some sweet treats, and mingle as we kick off this exciting event!

9:15-10 am: Identifying Florida's Invasive Plants

Learn to recognize common invasive plants and understand their impact on the ecosystem. This lesson will wrap up information from the Freshwater, Landscape, and Coastal sessions. Attendance at prior sessions is not required for this event!

10 am to noon: Hands-On Plant Identification and Removal

Put your newfound knowledge to the test by participating in a hands-on experience to remove invasive plants at Twin Lakes Park with guided instruction.

• Closed-toe shoes
• Long-sleeved shirt and pants
• Sunscreen and a hat
• Reusable water bottle
• Gardening gloves
• Halloween costume is optional but encouraged!

Please note that space is limited, so be sure to register early to secure your spot. Register through to reserve your spot and receive notice of any changes.

Don't miss this chance to learn, contribute to the environment, and enjoy a Halloween-themed morning outdoors. Together, we can make a positive impact on our beautiful Florida landscapes. We look forward to seeing you there! And, don't miss our other "Halloweeding" events:

• Halloweeding: Freshwater (Oct 03) – eventbrite.com/e/998677119147
• Halloweeding: Landscapes (Oct 10)– eventbrite.com/e/998687831187
• Halloweeding: Coastal (Oct 18)– eventbrite.com/e/998696136027

• Forest Hecker, Florida-Friendly Landscaping™ community educator, UF/IFAS Extension Sarasota County
• Michael D’Imperio, water resources agent, UF/IFAS Extension Sarasota County
• Armando Ubeda, Florida Sea Grant agent, UF/IFAS Extension Sarasota County

For questions or further information, please call 941-861-5000 or email [email protected]. If you require special accommodations to attend one of our events, please contact us in advance at 941-861-5000 or [email protected].

NOTE: Classes and events may be canceled at any time due to low registration or other circumstances, with full refunds issued for paid events. Similar classes or events often are offered on future dates.

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Type: Take a Class

Topic: Nature, Gardening

Organization name: UF/IFAS Extension Sarasota County

Event Host

UF/IFAS Extension Sarasota County