Calendar

January

January 1: Extension Office Closed
January 18: Arbor Day Seedling Giveaway. More....
January 21: Extension Office Closed

February

Feb. 28: Palm Care Seminar (Public Invitied). Dr. Monica Elliott, Plant Pathologist at the University of Florida, will present a program on palm management. More....
Feb. 29: Palm Care Seminar (Green Industry Professionals). Okaloosa County Extension Annex. Ft. Walton Beach. More....

March

March 1: Project Learning Tree. 8:30 am until 1:30 pm at Pensacola Junior College, Milton Campus Project Learning Tree (PLT) is an award-winning, interdisciplinary, environmental education program designed for formal and non-formal educators working with students in pre-kindergarten through grade twelve. PLT uses trees and forests as the context to help young people gain an awareness and knowledge of natural and built environments. PLT stimulates students' critical and creative thinking; develop students' ability to make informed decisions on environmental issues; and instills a commitment of responsible action on behalf of the environment. Seating is limited, registration fee is $15. For more information, contact Chris Verlinde at 850-623-3868 or chrismv@ufl.edu.
March 1: Pensacola Junior College Forestry Conclave. Learn about natural resources of our area and participate in lumberjack type activities. Lots of fun for the whole family! Pensacola Junior College, Milton campus 8 am until 4 pm.
March 10: Advanced Master Gardener Training: The New Urban Turf Rule. Walton County Extension. 732 N. 9th Street. DeFuniak Springs. 9:00am to 1:00pm. Cost $5. For certified Master Gardeners only. More....
March 11: How Does the Urban Turf Rule Affect Your Fertilizing Practices? Walton County Extension Office. 732 N. 9th Street. DeFuniak Springs. 8:30am to 1pm. More...
March 13-May 15: Florida Master Naturalist Coastal Module. This 40- hour course about Florida’s coastal systems will provide classroom and hands-on field activities about coastal areas in Florida and the Panhandle. Classes will be held from 8:30 am until 12:30 pm at various locations. Cost: $225.00. For more information, contact Chris Verlinde at 850-623-3868 or chrismv@ufl.edu.
March 21: Extension Office Closed
March 26-28: Volunteers are needed for the fishing field trip with Woodlawn Beach Middle School at Shoreline Park South in Gulf Breeze. We will have various stations set up at the park such as fishing, knot tying, backyard bass, habitat conservation, a touch tank and more. Students are rotated around the stations at ½ hour intervals.8:30 am-12:30 pm. For more information, contact Chris Verlinde at 850-623-3868 or chrismv@ufl.edu.
March 29: 8th annual Seagrass Awareness Celebration at Shoreline Park South in Gulf Breeze. This annual event attracts hundreds of local folks interested in learning about marine life. Scouts are invited to provide an activity, scouting information booth, raise funds and participate in the many activities such as: fishing, kayaking, fish identification, arts and crafts, Marine life Egg Hunt, seining and much more. Make plans to attend now!!!!For more information, contact Chris Verlinde at 850-623-3868 or chrismv@ufl.edu.

April

April: Great American Clean-up. Volunteer to cleanup a site in Santa Rosa County. For more information contact Santa Rosa Clean Community System, 623-1930.
April 4-6: Pensacola Boat Show at the Pensacola Civic Center
April 11 -13: Emerald Coast Flower and Garden Festival.
April 12: Jones Creek Trail Grand Opening and Earth Day Event at Jones Swamp Nature Preserve. Join the Escambia County Neighborhood and Environmental Services Department to open the Jones Creek Trail behind PJC Warrington. We will celebrate the event with outdoor educational hands-on activities! 9am to noon. For more information, contact Chris Verlinde at 850-623-3868 or chrismv@ufl.edu.
April 17: Panhandle Butterfly House Opening. See www.panhandlebutterflyhouse.org for more information.
April 26: NW Florida Wildlife Sanctuary Baby shower noon-3:30 pm. For more information visit, http://members.aol.com/wildlifenwfl/

May

May 9: Santa Rosa County Bay Day, This is an environmental education day for 5th grade I LOVE Science students. Volunteers and those who would like to put up a display are welcome! For more information, contact Chris Verlinde at 850-623-3868 or chrismv@ufl.edu.
May 26: Extension Office Closed

June

July

July 4: Extension Office Closed

August

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September

September 1: Extension Office Closed
September 20: WILDfest at the Northwest Florida Wildlife Sanctuary. Noon to 3:30pm. For more information go tohttp://members.aol.com/wildlifenwfl/

October

November

November 11: Extension Office Closed
November 27 & 28: Extension Office Closed

December

December 6: Holiday Open House at the Northwest Florida Wildlife Sanctuary. Noon to 3:30pm. For more information go to http://members.aol.com/wildlifenwfl/
December 25 & 26: Extension Office Closed

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Plant Diagnostic Clinic

Every Tuesday
9:00am - 1:00pm
South Santa Rosa Center
5819 Gulf Breeze Parkway
If you are having problems with your lawn or plants, bring in a sample and an Extension Horticulturist or Master Gardener will be available to discuss your gardening questions.

Notice

For persons with disabilities requiring special accommodations, please contact the Santa Rosa County Extension Office (850-623-3868) at least five (5) working days prior to the program so that proper consideration may be given to the request.