Below is a listing of events occurring in the month of February at Escambia County Extension. For more information about Extension events, please call 850-475-5230, visit escambia.ifas.ufl.edu or like Escambia Extension on Facebook.
Escambia County Extension location
3740 Stefani Road, Cantonment
Highlighted Events:
Growing Potatoes in Containers
This event will teach participants how to grow their own potatoes in a variety of containers and growing media. Attendees will also take home seed pieces. To register online, click here. To register by phone, call 850-475-5230.
Science Hour: Project Oyster Pensacola
Project Oyster Pensacola: A Mission to Improve Local Water Quality, with Barbara Albrecht and Don McMahon. The humble oyster has many roles in our environment including filtering and recycling area waters, nutrient regulators, creating habitat, denitrification, shoreline stabilization, and are architects of reefs which support many different and important species. Come learn about how you can participate in the future of the local oyster.
Pruning Techniques for Fruits and Ornamental Plants
Join UF/IFAS Extension for a hands-on session on pruning fruit and ornamental plants. Learn the techniques to make correct pruning cuts and how to selectively prune to increase production and plant health. To register online, click here. To register by phone, call 850-475-5230.
Growing Tomatoes in Pots
Learn about starting seeds and caring for your tomato until harvest. To register, click here. To register by phone, call 850-475-5230.
Beef Cattle and Forage Boot Camp
The Beef Cattle and Forage Boot Camp is a hands-on learning opportunity for producers in the areas of cattle handling, management, nutrition and forages. Attendees will be able to talk with producers during the boot camp and will also be able to view animals onsite. Registration will take place onsite, the day of the event. For more information or to RSVP, please call 850-475-5230.
Attractive Edibles
Edibles can be a part of your landscape. Learn about edibles that serve dual purposes. To register, click here. To register by phone, call 850-475-5230.
For more information, please contact Beth Bolles at bbolles@ufl.edu or call 475-5230.
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