EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES

Fall Rain Barrel Workshop & Herbs for Fall

Fall Rain Barrel Workshop

Celebrate World Rivers Day: Be Florida-Friendly and save the rain to water your garden!

Saturday, September 28 · 10 - 11am EDT

Duval County Extension Office Auditorium

1010 North McDuff Avenue Jacksonville, FL 32254

Celebrate Rivers Day at the Duval County Extension Office! Learn all about saving the rain and protecting our precious water resources during this informative class

By collecting and storing rainwater, you can save money, improve the health of your plants, and protect the environment Rain barrels provide the Florida homeowner with over 50 gallons of free water for their landscape each time it fills up. You can connect additional rain barrels or install an underground cistern to store even more. In addition to saving homeowners money on irrigation, rain barrels also help reduce stormwater runoff that can contribute to flooding and erosion

You may attend two ways: General Admission With Barrel to take home ($75 includes barrel) or Without Barrel- Listen and Learn Only ($5 includes class information only)

Tickets Here:

https://wwweventbritecom/e/fall-rain-barrel-workshoptickets-950913296267?aff=ebdssbdestsearch

Herbs for Fall

Saturday, October 12 · 9 - 10am EDT

6912 Buffalo Ave

6912 Buffalo Avenue Jacksonville, FL 32208

This introductory class will be held outdoors at Common Ground Community Garden in Panama Park. It will be taught by UF IFAS

Extension Duval County Master Gardener Volunteers. The class will be informal and is geared to anyone who would like to learn the basics about herbs that can be grown in the fall Class is free Pre-registration is encouraged, but walk-ups are welcome Bring a folding chair if you can, bring water, and dress for the weather-hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, bug spray. This event is part of a series of gardening classes to be held at Common Ground during Fall 2024. You can attend even if you can't attend the others

Please note: Recording the presentation, either video or audio, is not permitted unless written permission is provided by the educator The 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 Beth Marlowe (bmarlowe@ufledu or 904-255-7450) at least 2 weeks in advance

Advance notice is necessary to arrange for some accessibility needs

Tickets Here:

https://wwweventbritecom/e/herbs-for-fall-common-ground-panama-parktickets-955830563947?aff=ebdssbdestsearch