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SUMMARY:Learn About Native Florida Bees
DESCRIPTION:What are native bees of Florida and what is their role and purpose?\n\n\nWhat kind of native bees do we have and where can one find them? How are they different from our honey bees? We will learn how and where native bees live and what can be their greatest problems. We will discuss their life cycles and how we help them. We will learn about their favorite native plants and the pollen and nectar values of these plants. Come armed with all your questions.
URL:https://whatsnewpasco.com/event/6-9-2026-native-bees/
LOCATION:New River Library\, 34043 State Road 54\, Wesley Chapel\, FL\, 33543\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes & Courses,Family Fun,Free
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SUMMARY:Landscaping for Greater Curb Appeal
DESCRIPTION:Simple fixes and helpful resources will be shared in this seminar.\n\n\nCurb appeal is frequently touted as a way to increase the appearance and value of your home. But\, just what is curb appeal and how can you get it? Without expensive renovations\, you can select and organize plants to increase the beauty of your home landscape. Learn how to add interest in your yard by applying simple\, basic landscaping design principles and plant selection. Simple fixes and helpful resources will be shared in the presentation.
URL:https://whatsnewpasco.com/event/6-13-2026-landscaping-for-greater-curb-appeal/
LOCATION:Heritage Park (Land O’ Lakes Community Center)\, 5401 Land O' lakes Blvd (Hwy 41)\, Land O' Lakes\, FL\, 34639\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes & Courses,Free
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SUMMARY:Attracting Birds to Your Backyard
DESCRIPTION:Even the most urban yard can host a plethora of species\, making for very interesting wildlife-watching! Come learn more at this seminar.\n\n\nThe best home landscapes should fit the needs of humans\, but also provide for wildlife of various kinds. Even the most urban yard can host a plethora of species\, making for very interesting wildlife-watching! Just a few easy changes to your landscape can help attract birds to our backyards. Attracting birds has many benefits. This session will cover bird behavior\, benefits that birds bring to our backyard\, birds native to Florida\, and an overview on how to provide for a habitat for birds in your backyard.
URL:https://whatsnewpasco.com/event/6-13-2026-attracting-birds-to-your-backyard/
LOCATION:Zephyrhills Public Library\, 5347 8th Street\, Zephyrhills\, FL\, 33542\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes & Courses,Free
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260616T173000
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SUMMARY:Grow Your Own Orchids
DESCRIPTION:This hands-on class will demonstrate the do’s and don’ts of growing orchids.\n\n\nOrchids can be exceptionally easy to grow if you give them what they need. Repotting of orchids will be demonstrated and attendees are welcome to bring their own orchids for additional discussion as time permits. This seminar typically fills quickly so sign up early and of course\, bring your orchid questions!
URL:https://whatsnewpasco.com/event/6-16-2026-orchids/
LOCATION:New Port Richey Public Library\, 5939 Main Street\, New Port Richey\, FL\, 34652\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes & Courses,Free
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260624T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260624T183000
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SUMMARY:Eco Wonders (ages 7-11): Protecting Our Watersheds
DESCRIPTION:Children ages 7–11 can learn about protecting our watersheds and preventing stormwater pollution through a hands‑on activity.\n\n\nOverview\nKids ages 7-11 will learn how to protect our watersheds and stop stormwater pollution in our community with a hands-on experience building a water filtration device. \nJoin UF/IFAS Extension Florida Sea Grant and Pasco County at the Land O’ Lakes Library for an educational program focused on understanding stormwater pollution in our watersheds. Youth will learn about stormwater pollution sources and environmental impacts. They will also get to experience a hands-on water filtration activity. Parents are welcome to join and learn. \nIf kids out of the age range are interested\, please reach out to me.moore@ufl.edu \nThe program will also introduce an upcoming hands-on community volunteer opportunity\, supported by the Tampa Bay Estuary Program Bay Mini Grant and the Tarpon Tag\, where attendees can take part in the restoration of a local retention pond system to restore habitat and actively reduce nutrient loading. \n  \nAdults and youth can sign up to volunteer for the pond restoration events here! \nMay 3rd- Community Pond Restoration Event Phase 1 \nJuly 12- Community Pond Restoration Event Phase 2 \n  \nSpecial Accommodations: \nThe 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 our office at (727) 355- 7601 at least 4 weeks in advance. Advance notice is necessary to arrange for some accessibility needs.
URL:https://whatsnewpasco.com/event/eco-wonders-ages-7-11-protecting-our-watersheds/
LOCATION:Land O’Lakes Library\, 2818 Collier Parkway\, Land O' Lakes\, FL\, 34639\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes & Courses,Family Fun,Free,Get Active,Giving Back
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SUMMARY:Learn How To Grow Loofahs
DESCRIPTION:Learn how to grow loofahs — yes\, those scrubby sponges — right in your own backyard!\n\n\nThis fun class covers everything from planting seeds\, to peeling and drying your harvest. You’ll get tips on sunlight\, types of support\, and when to pick them for the best results. By the end\, you’ll be ready to start a loofah jungle and collect home grown scrubbers!
URL:https://whatsnewpasco.com/event/6-27-2026-loofahs/
LOCATION:Hugh Embry Library\, 14215 4th Street\, Dade City\, FL\, 33523\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes & Courses,Free
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SUMMARY:Stormwater Smart Solutions Bioretention Pond Project Summary Seminar
DESCRIPTION:Join UF/IFAS Extension Florida Sea Grant for a seminar recapping the success and lessons of the Stormwater Smart Solutions Pond Project.\n\n\nYou will learn about the project\, environmental impacts\, and lessons learned. You will also learn how you can do a similar project home or in your community to help reduce stormwater pollution and restore natural systems. We will discuss stormwater pollution sources\, environmental impacts\, and nature-based solutions that you can use to help protect our watershed. The program is supported by the Tampa Bay Estuary Program Bay Mini Grant and the Tarpon Tag. \nSign up to volunteer for the pond restoration events before the project review here! \nMay 3rd- Community Pond Restoration Event Phase 1 \nJuly 12- Community Pond Restoration Event Phase 2 \n  \nSpecial Accommodations: \nThe 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 our office at (727) 355- 7601 at least 4 weeks in advance. Advance notice is necessary to arrange for some accessibility needs.
URL:https://whatsnewpasco.com/event/stormwater-smart-solutions-bioretention-pond-project-summary-seminar/
LOCATION:Land O’Lakes Library\, 2818 Collier Parkway\, Land O' Lakes\, FL\, 34639\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes & Courses,Free
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