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The Suncoast region lost substantial amounts of trees due to Hurricane Ian and Idalia. As we replant our urban and residential properties, let us be mindful of what we plant. Avoid nuisance invasive plants and weak-limbed trees, and instead focus on Florida-friendly and wind resistant trees. Join this class to learn about the trees that thrive in our Suncoast region, with an emphasis on native trees, flowering Florida-friendly trees, and edible fruit/nut trees. Find out which tree is right for your location, how to plant it, and how to care for it. Upon completion of the hour-long presentation, participants will receive a native tree sapling for their landscape.
Registration at Eventbrite.com is required and limited to 35 attendees. A small service fee of $3.00 will be charged to reserve a tree. The service fee is to encourage people who reserve a native sapling (valued at ~$20) to attend the class. The trees are stressed when transported, and we want them to go to good homes. If this cost is a barrier for you to attend the class, please contact Forest Hecker by email at fhecker@scgov.net .
For questions or further information please call 941-861-5000 or email sarasota@ifas.ufl.edu . If you require special accommodations to attend one of our events, please contact us in advance at 941-861-5000 or email sarasota@ifas.ufl.edu .
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.