UF/IFAS Extension Polk County

UF/IFAS Extension Polk County

Discover the power of research-based learning with UF/IFAS Extension Polk County by following our Eventbrite page.

We offer a wide range of programs designed to enhance your life, home, and community, such as Natural Resources and Conservation programs covering urban forestry, invasive species, and aquatic ecosystems; Residential Horticulture, including lawngrass management, beneficial insects, and the Master Gardener program; and the Florida-Friendly Landscaping program with a focus on drought-tolerant options and waterfront protection.

Dive into Family and Consumer Science topics like chronic disease management and healthy eating, or learn about Small Farms programming covering practices such as beekeeping and backyard poultry and livestock. Pesticide applicators can access license testing, CEU classes, and exam prep courses. Follow our page and stay up-to-date on our diverse offerings!

UF/IFAS Extension Polk County is a partnership between the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) and the Polk County Board of County Commissioners. UF/IFAS Extension is an Equal Opportunity Institution.

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Lunch & Learn: Microirrigation for Home Landscapes primary image

Lunch & Learn: Microirrigation for Home Landscapes

Tomorrow at 12:00

Haines City Public Library

Free

Vegetable Gardening  - Get Growing! primary image

Vegetable Gardening - Get Growing!

Mon 18 May, 10:30

Studio 37

Free

Love Your Shoreline & Protect Your Water the Florida-Friendly Way primary image

Love Your Shoreline & Protect Your Water the Florida-Friendly Way

Tue 19 May, 17:30

Lake Crago Recreational Center

Free

Growing and Cooking: Summer Style primary image

Growing and Cooking: Summer Style

Tue 26 May, 10:00

Lakeland Public Library

Free

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Beekeeping Basics Workshop 2026 primary image

Beekeeping Basics Workshop 2026

Thu 28 May, 09:00

UF/IFAS Polk County Extension Service

From 23,18 $

General Standards Pesticide Core Exam Prep. Training (Summer 2026) primary image

General Standards Pesticide Core Exam Prep. Training (Summer 2026)

Thu 18 Jun, 08:30

Brenneman Auditorium

From 12,51 $

Private / Row Crop Applicator Pesticide Prep. Training (Summer 2026) primary image

Private / Row Crop Applicator Pesticide Prep. Training (Summer 2026)

Thu 25 Jun, 08:30

UF/IFAS Extension Polk County

From 17,85 $

Pollinators and Their Havens: A DIY Workshop primary image

Pollinators and Their Havens: A DIY Workshop

Fri 26 Jun, 10:00

Lakeland Electric

Free

Growing Caladiums in the Home Landscape primary image

Growing Caladiums in the Home Landscape

Tue 30 Jun, 10:00

Lakeland Public Library

Free

Ranch Ready: Emergency Skills for When Minutes Matter primary image

Ranch Ready: Emergency Skills for When Minutes Matter

Fri 24 Jul, 08:30

UF/IFAS Extension Office / Stuart Center

From 10,00 $

2026 Summer Basic Backyard Chicken Workshop primary image

2026 Summer Basic Backyard Chicken Workshop

Thu 6 Aug, 17:30

UF/IFAS Polk County Extension Service

From 17,85 $

TomorrowTuesday

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Lunch & Learn: Microirrigation for Home Landscapes primary image

Lunch & Learn: Microirrigation for Home Landscapes

Tomorrow at 12:00

Haines City Public Library

Free

18 MayMonday
Vegetable Gardening  - Get Growing! primary image

Vegetable Gardening - Get Growing!

Mon 18 May, 10:30

Studio 37

Free

19 MayTuesday
Love Your Shoreline & Protect Your Water the Florida-Friendly Way primary image

Love Your Shoreline & Protect Your Water the Florida-Friendly Way

Tue 19 May, 17:30

Lake Crago Recreational Center

Free

26 MayTuesday
Growing and Cooking: Summer Style primary image

Growing and Cooking: Summer Style

Tue 26 May, 10:00

Lakeland Public Library

Free

28 MayThursday

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Beekeeping Basics Workshop 2026 primary image

Beekeeping Basics Workshop 2026

Thu 28 May, 09:00

UF/IFAS Polk County Extension Service

From 23,18 $

18 JuneThursday
General Standards Pesticide Core Exam Prep. Training (Summer 2026) primary image

General Standards Pesticide Core Exam Prep. Training (Summer 2026)

Thu 18 Jun, 08:30

Brenneman Auditorium

From 12,51 $

25 JuneThursday
Private / Row Crop Applicator Pesticide Prep. Training (Summer 2026) primary image

Private / Row Crop Applicator Pesticide Prep. Training (Summer 2026)

Thu 25 Jun, 08:30

UF/IFAS Extension Polk County

From 17,85 $

26 JuneFriday
Pollinators and Their Havens: A DIY Workshop primary image

Pollinators and Their Havens: A DIY Workshop

Fri 26 Jun, 10:00

Lakeland Electric

Free

30 JuneTuesday
Growing Caladiums in the Home Landscape primary image

Growing Caladiums in the Home Landscape

Tue 30 Jun, 10:00

Lakeland Public Library

Free

24 JulyFriday
Ranch Ready: Emergency Skills for When Minutes Matter primary image

Ranch Ready: Emergency Skills for When Minutes Matter

Fri 24 Jul, 08:30

UF/IFAS Extension Office / Stuart Center

From 10,00 $

28 JulyTuesday
6 AugustThursday
2026 Summer Basic Backyard Chicken Workshop primary image

2026 Summer Basic Backyard Chicken Workshop

Thu 6 Aug, 17:30

UF/IFAS Polk County Extension Service

From 17,85 $