Lee County Extension
Florida Yards and Neighborhoods
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January 2008

19 Join us for Florida Yards and Neighborhoods Class and learn the 9 principles to having a Florida Friendly Yard. Hurricane resistant trees and plants, as well as proper maintenance, efficient irrigation, proper mulching and techniques to save your money and obtain a beautiful and healthy yard.
Cost: $5.00
Location: Rutenberg Facility, 6490 South Pointe Blvd., Ft. Myers.
Time: 9:00AM-12:00Noon.
To register call 239-533-7503.
19 Florida-Friendly Landscaping Class for San Carlos Park residents.
Cost:  Free admission. 
Location:  Karl Drews Community Center.
Time:  9:00AM - Noon
Register on-line at www.leeparks.org or call 239-533-7440.
23 Join us for Florida Yards and Neighborhoods Class and learn the 9 principles to having a Florida Friendly Yard. Hurricane resistant trees and plants, as well as proper maintenance, efficient irrigation, proper mulching and techniques to save your money and obtain a beautiful and healthy yard.
Cost: $5.00
Location: Rutenberg Facility, 6490 South Pointe Blvd., Ft. Myers.
Time: 6-9:00PM.
To register call 239-533-7503.
25 Join us for Florida Yards and Neighborhoods Class and learn the 9 principles to having a Florida Friendly Yard. Hurricane resistant trees and plants, as well as proper maintenance, efficient irrigation, proper mulching and techniques to save your money and obtain a beautiful and healthy yard.
Cost: $5.00 for resident/$6.00 for non-resident. 
Location: Rotary Park Environmental Center.
Time: 1-4:00PM.
To register call Cape Coral Parks and Recreation - 549-4606.
26 Rain Barrel Construction Workshop. 1 inch of rain on a 1000 SF of roof yields 625 gallons of water! Rain barrels are a great way to collect some of this water. This will be a hands-on program designed so every participant can bring home the rain barrel they create during the course. All supplies are provided. Space limited, so pre-registration is required.
Time: 9:00AM-12:00 PM.
Cost: $35.00 and includes a rain barrel and conversion kit.
Location: Rutenberg Facility, 6490 South Pointe Blvd., Ft. Myers.
Call 461-7526 to sign up for workshop.
26 Florida-Friendly Landscaping Class for San Carlos Park residents.
Cost:  Free admission. 
Location:  Karl Drews Community Center.
Time:  9:00AM - Noon
Register on-line at www.leeparks.org or call 239-533-7440.
27 Designing with Nature.  Sustainable Living Outdoor Services
Time:  9:00-10:30AM
Location:  Rutenberg Park Eco Living Center, 6490 South Pointe Blvd., Fort Myers
1st Series Title - Creative Rainwater Storage

Spruce up your outdoor living by going 'green'.  Add a water conserving or natural feature when redesigning your yard.  This ten-part 'smart' gardening series shows homeowners and community residents new and creative solutions for sustaining a healthy and beautiful yard. 

Pre-register and attend 3 or more sessions, receive a free recycled shopping bag.  Attend 7 or more, receive a free 35-gallon rain barrel. 

To learn more, call 239-533-7514. 
   
   

February 2008

9 Florida Yards & Neighborhoods Second Annual Conference "Protecting our Water Thru Living Green"   Click on highlighted title for registration page - page 3.  Location:  Rutenberg Park, 6490 South Pointe Blvd., Fort Myers, FL.  Time:  8:00AM - 4:00PM. 
Cost: Registration Fee - $35.00. 
Call 461-7517 for more information. 
16 Join us for Florida Yards and Neighborhoods Class and learn the 9 principles to having a Florida Friendly Yard. Hurricane resistant trees and plants, as well as proper maintenance, efficient irrigation, proper mulching and techniques to save your money and obtain a beautiful and healthy yard.
Cost: $5.00
Location: Rutenberg Facility, 6490 South Pointe Blvd., Ft. Myers.
Time: 9:00AM-12:00Noon.
To register call 239-533-7503.
21 Join us for Florida Yards and Neighborhoods Class and learn the 9 principles to having a Florida Friendly Yard. Hurricane resistant trees and plants, as well as proper maintenance, efficient irrigation, proper mulching and techniques to save your money and obtain a beautiful and healthy yard.
Cost: $5.00
Location: Rutenberg Facility, 6490 South Pointe Blvd., Ft. Myers.
Time: 5-10:00PM.
To register call 239-533-7503.
23 Rain Barrel Construction Workshop. 1 inch of rain on a 1000 SF of roof yields 625 gallons of water! Rain barrels are a great way to collect some of this water. This will be a hands-on program designed so every participant can bring home the rain barrel they create during the course. All supplies are provided. Space limited, so pre-registration is required.
Time: 9:00AM-12:00 PM.
Cost: $35.00 and includes a rain barrel and conversion kit.
Location: Rutenberg Facility, 6490 South Pointe Blvd., Ft. Myers.
Call 461-7526 to sign up for workshop.
   
   

March 2008

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 FYN Introductory Class/The Plants/Florida-Friendly Plantings for Lehigh - Part I.
Location:  Veteran's Park. 
Time: 9:30AM-Noon. 
Cost:  Free Admission. 
If you need any further information, please call 461-7517. 

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 Florida Yards and Neighborhoods University -  Introductory class plus yard tours.  Learn the 9 principles to having a Florida Friendly Yard. Hurricane resistant trees and plants, as well as proper maintenance, efficient irrigation, proper mulching and techniques to save your money and obtain a beautiful and healthy yard.
Cost: $18 per household Cape residents/$20 per household non-residents
Location: Rotary Park in SW Cape Coral
Time: 9:00AM-3:00PM.
To register call Cape Coral Parks and Recreation - 549-4606.

9

 Firewise Landscaping/Landscaping to Prevent Wildlife Damage - Part II.  Location:  Veteran's Park. 
Time: 6-8:30PM. 
Cost:  Free Admission. 
If you need any further information, please call 461-7517.

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 Join us for Florida Yards and Neighborhoods Class and learn the 9 principles to having a Florida Friendly Yard. Hurricane resistant trees and plants, as well as proper maintenance, efficient irrigation, proper mulching and techniques to save your money and obtain a beautiful and healthy yard.
Cost: $5.00
Location: Rutenberg Facility, 6490 South Pointe Blvd., Ft. Myers.
Time: 9:00AM-12:00Noon.
To register call 239-533-7503.

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 Join us for Florida Yards and Neighborhoods Class and learn the 9 principles to having a Florida Friendly Yard. Hurricane resistant trees and plants, as well as proper maintenance, efficient irrigation, proper mulching and techniques to save your money and obtain a beautiful and healthy yard.
Cost: $5.00
Location: Rutenberg Facility, 6490 South Pointe Blvd., Ft. Myers.
Time: 5:00-10:00PM.
To register call 239-533-7503.

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 Rain Barrel Construction Workshop. 1 inch of rain on a 1000 SF of roof yields 625 gallons of water! Rain barrels are a great way to collect some of this water. This will be a hands-on program designed so every participant can bring home the rain barrel they create during the course. All supplies are provided. Space limited, so pre-registration is required.
Time: 9:00AM-12:00 PM.
Cost: $35.00 and includes a rain barrel and conversion kit.
Location: Rutenberg Facility, 6490 South Pointe Blvd., Ft. Myers.
Call 461-7526 to sign up for workshop.
25 FYN Introductory Class/The Practices/Best Lawn, Landscaping & Maintenance - Part II.
Location:  Veteran's Park. 
Time: 6-8:30PM. 
Cost:  Free Admission. 
If you need any further information, please call 461-7517. 
29 Firewise Landscaping/Landscaping to Prevent Wildlife Damage - Part II, Plant Selection Alternatives for Lehigh.                                  Location:  Veteran's Park. 
Time: 6-8:30PM. 
Cost:  Free Admission. 
If you need any further information, please call 461-7517.
   
   
   
   
   
   
   

April 2008

4 Florida Yards and Neighborhoods Home Garden Design.  (Do it yourself landscape design) 
Cost: $18 per household Cape residents/$20 per household non-residents
Location: Rotary Park in SW Cape Coral
Time: 1-4:00PM.
To register call Cape Coral Parks and Recreation - 549-4606.
11 Florida Yards and Neighborhoods Home Garden Design.  (Do it yourself landscape design) 
Cost: $18 per household Cape residents/$20 per household non-residents
Location: Rotary Park in SW Cape Coral
Time: 1-4:00PM.
To register call Cape Coral Parks and Recreation - 549-4606.
18 Florida Yards and Neighborhoods Home Garden Design.  (Do it yourself landscape design) 
Cost: $18 per household Cape residents/$20 per household non-residents
Location: Rotary Park in SW Cape Coral
Time: 1-4:00PM.
To register call Cape Coral Parks and Recreation - 549-4606.
19 Rain Barrel Construction Workshop. 1 inch of rain on a 1000 SF of roof yields 625 gallons of water! Rain barrels are a great way to collect some of this water. This will be a hands-on program designed so every participant can bring home the rain barrel they create during the course. All supplies are provided. Space limited, so pre-registration is required.
Time: 9:00AM-12:00 PM.
Cost: $35.00 and includes a rain barrel and conversion kit.
Location: Rotary Park Environmental Center.
To register call Cape Coral Parks and Recreation - 549-4606.
24 Join us for Florida Yards and Neighborhoods Class and learn the 9 principles to having a Florida Friendly Yard. Hurricane resistant trees and plants, as well as proper maintenance, efficient irrigation, proper mulching and techniques to save your money and obtain a beautiful and healthy yard.
Cost: $5.00
Location: Rutenberg Facility, 6490 South Pointe Blvd., Ft. Myers.
Time: 5-10:00PM.
To register call 239-533-7503.
26 Rain Barrel Construction Workshop. 1 inch of rain on a 1000 SF of roof yields 625 gallons of water! Rain barrels are a great way to collect some of this water. This will be a hands-on program designed so every participant can bring home the rain barrel they create during the course. All supplies are provided. Space limited, so pre-registration is required.
Time: 9:00AM-12:00Noon.
Cost: $35.00 and includes a rain barrel and conversion kit.
Location: Rutenberg Facility, 6490 South Pointe Blvd., Ft. Myers.
Call 461-7526 to sign up for workshop.
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   

May 2008

16 Join us for Florida Yards and Neighborhoods Class and learn the 9 principles to having a Florida Friendly Yard. Hurricane resistant trees and plants, as well as proper maintenance, efficient irrigation, proper mulching and techniques to save your money and obtain a beautiful and healthy yard.
Cost: $5.00 for resident/$6.00 for non-resident. 
Location: Rotary Park Environmental Center.
Time: 1-4:00PM.
To register call Cape Coral Parks and Recreation - 549-4606.
17 Join us for Florida Yards and Neighborhoods Class and learn the 9 principles to having a Florida Friendly Yard. Hurricane resistant trees and plants, as well as proper maintenance, efficient irrigation, proper mulching and techniques to save your money and obtain a beautiful and healthy yard.
Cost: $5.00
Location: Rutenberg Facility, 6490 South Pointe Blvd., Ft. Myers.
Time: 9:00AM-12:00Noon.
To register call 239-533-7503.
24 Rain Barrel Construction Workshop. 1 inch of rain on a 1000 SF of roof yields 625 gallons of water! Rain barrels are a great way to collect some of this water. This will be a hands-on program designed so every participant can bring home the rain barrel they create during the course. All supplies are provided. Space limited, so pre-registration is required.
Time: 9:00AM-12:00 PM.
Cost: $35.00 and includes a rain barrel and conversion kit.
Location: Rutenberg Facility, 6490 South Pointe Blvd., Ft. Myers.
Call 461-7526 to sign up for workshop.
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   

June 2008

21 Join us for Florida Yards and Neighborhoods Class and learn the 9 principles to having a Florida Friendly Yard. Hurricane resistant trees and plants, as well as proper maintenance, efficient irrigation, proper mulching and techniques to save your money and obtain a beautiful and healthy yard.
Cost: $5.00
Location: Rutenberg Facility, 6490 South Pointe Blvd., Ft. Myers.
Time: 9:00AM-12:00Noon.
To register call 239-533-7503.
28 Rain Barrel Construction Workshop. 1 inch of rain on a 1000 SF of roof yields 625 gallons of water! Rain barrels are a great way to collect some of this water. This will be a hands-on program designed so every participant can bring home the rain barrel they create during the course. All supplies are provided. Space limited, so pre-registration is required.
Time: 9:00AM-12:00 PM.
Cost: $35.00 and includes a rain barrel and conversion kit.
Location: Rutenberg Facility, 6490 South Pointe Blvd., Ft. Myers.
Call 461-7526 to sign up for workshop.
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   

July 2008

18 Join us for Florida Yards and Neighborhoods Class and learn the 9 principles to having a Florida Friendly Yard. Hurricane resistant trees and plants, as well as proper maintenance, efficient irrigation, proper mulching and techniques to save your money and obtain a beautiful and healthy yard.
Cost: $5.00 for resident/$6.00 for non-resident. 
Location: Rotary Park Environmental Center.
Time: 6-9:00PM.
To register call Cape Coral Parks and Recreation - 549-4606.
19 Join us for Florida Yards and Neighborhoods Class and learn the 9 principles to having a Florida Friendly Yard. Hurricane resistant trees and plants, as well as proper maintenance, efficient irrigation, proper mulching and techniques to save your money and obtain a beautiful and healthy yard.
Cost: $5.00
Location: Rutenberg Facility, 6490 South Pointe Blvd., Ft. Myers.
Time: 9:00AM-12:00Noon.
To register call 239-533-7503.
26 Rain Barrel Construction Workshop. 1 inch of rain on a 1000 SF of roof yields 625 gallons of water! Rain barrels are a great way to collect some of this water. This will be a hands-on program designed so every participant can bring home the rain barrel they create during the course. All supplies are provided. Space limited, so pre-registration is required.
Time: 9:00AM-12:00Noon.
Cost: $35.00 and includes a rain barrel and conversion kit.
Location: Rotary Park Environmental Center.
To register call Cape Coral Parks and Recreation - 549-4606.
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   

August 2007

7 BMPs for the Landscape.
Location: Rutenberg Park and Recreation Support Services Facility, 6490 South Pointe Blvd.
Cost: $25 includes lunch.
Time: 8:30AM-3:00PM. Audience: Anyone working in the lawn, landscape, pest control or municipal grounds area. If you need any further assistance, please contact Rhonda at 239-533-7517.
11 Join us for Florida Yards and Neighborhoods Class and learn the 9 principles to having a Florida Friendly Yard. Hurricane resistant trees and plants, as well as proper maintenance, efficient irrigation, proper mulching and techniques to save your money and obtain a beautiful and healthy yard.
Cost: $5.00
Location: Rutenberg Facility, 6490 South Pointe Blvd., Ft. Myers.
Time: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM.
To register call 239-533-7503.
16 Join us for Florida Yards and Neighborhoods Class and learn the 9 principles to having a Florida Friendly Yard. Hurricane resistant trees and plants, as well as proper maintenance, efficient irrigation, proper mulching and techniques to save your money and obtain a beautiful and healthy yard.
Cost: $5.00
Location: Rutenberg Facility, 6490 South Pointe Blvd., Ft. Myers.
Time: 9:00AM-12:00Noon.
To register call 239-533-7503.
23 Rain Barrel Construction Workshop. 1 inch of rain on a 1000 SF of roof yields 625 gallons of water! Rain barrels are a great way to collect some of this water. This will be a hands-on program designed so every participant can bring home the rain barrel they create during the course. All supplies are provided. Space limited, so pre-registration is required.
Time: 9:00AM-12:00 PM.
Cost: $35.00 and includes a rain barrel and conversion kit.
Location: Rutenberg Facility, 6490 South Pointe Blvd., Ft. Myers.
Call 461-7526 to sign up for workshop.

September 2007

13 Join us for Florida Yards and Neighborhoods Class and learn the 9 principles to having a Florida Friendly Yard. Hurricane resistant trees and plants, as well as proper maintenance, efficient irrigation, proper mulching and techniques to save your money and obtain a beautiful and healthy yard.
Cost: $5.00
Location: Rutenberg Facility, 6490 South Pointe Blvd., Ft. Myers.
Time: 9:00AM-12:00Noon.
To register call 239-533-7503.
20 Florida Yards and Neighborhoods University -  Introductory class plus yard tours.  Learn the 9 principles to having a Florida Friendly Yard. Hurricane resistant trees and plants, as well as proper maintenance, efficient irrigation, proper mulching and techniques to save your money and obtain a beautiful and healthy yard.
Cost: $18 per household Cape residents/$20 per household non-residents
Location: Rotary Park in SW Cape Coral
Time: 9:00AM-3:00PM.
To register call Cape Coral Parks and Recreation - 549-4606.
20 Rain Barrel Construction Workshop. 1 inch of rain on a 1000 SF of roof yields 625 gallons of water! Rain barrels are a great way to collect some of this water. This will be a hands-on program designed so every participant can bring home the rain barrel they create during the course. All supplies are provided. Space limited, so pre-registration is required.
Time: 9:00AM-11:00 PM.
Cost: $35.00 and includes a rain barrel and conversion kit.
Location: Rutenberg Facility, 6490 South Pointe Blvd., Ft. Myers.
Call 461-7526 to sign up for workshop.

October 2007

18 Join us for Florida Yards and Neighborhoods Class and learn the 9 principles to having a Florida Friendly Yard. Hurricane resistant trees and plants, as well as proper maintenance, efficient irrigation, proper mulching and techniques to save your money and obtain a beautiful and healthy yard.
Cost: $5.00
Location: Rutenberg Facility, 6490 South Pointe Blvd., Ft. Myers.
Time: 9:00AM-12:00Noon.
To register call 239-533-7503.
20 Join us for Florida Yards and Neighborhoods Class and learn the 9 principles to having a Florida Friendly Yard. Hurricane resistant trees and plants, as well as proper maintenance, efficient irrigation, proper mulching and techniques to save your money and obtain a beautiful and healthy yard.
COST: $5.00
LOCATION: Rutenberg Facility, 6490 South Pointe Blvd., Ft. Myers.
TIME: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM.
To register call 239-533-7503.
25 Rain Barrel Construction Workshop. 1 inch of rain on a 1000 SF of roof yields 625 gallons of water! Rain barrels are a great way to collect some of this water. This will be a hands-on program designed so every participant can bring home the rain barrel they create during the course. All supplies are provided. Space limited, so pre-registration is required.
Time: 9:00AM-11:00 PM.
Cost: $35.00 and includes a rain barrel and conversion kit.
Location: Rutenberg Facility, 6490 South Pointe Blvd., Ft. Myers.
Call 461-7526 to sign up for workshop.

November 2008

7 Join us at a Florida Yards and Neighborhoods Class and learn the 9 principles that guide the program. Each principle is explored in class so you can apply what you learn to your own yard. Plant selection and placement, efficient irrigation, proper mulching and techniques to obtain a beautiful and healthy yard will be discussed.
Cost:  $5.00 for resident/$6.00 for non-resident. 
Location: Rotary Park Environmental Center.
Time: 1:00-4:00 PM.
To register call Cape Coral Parks and Recreation - 549-4606.
15 Join us for Florida Yards and Neighborhoods Class and learn the 9 principles to having a Florida Friendly Yard. Hurricane resistant trees and plants, as well as proper maintenance, efficient irrigation, proper mulching and techniques to save your money and obtain a beautiful and healthy yard.
Cost: $5.00
Location: Rutenberg Facility, 6490 South Pointe Blvd., Ft. Myers.
Time: 9:00AM-12:00Noon.
To register call 239-533-7503.
17 Join us for Florida Yards and Neighborhoods Class and learn the 9 principles to having a Florida Friendly Yard. Hurricane resistant trees and plants, as well as proper maintenance, efficient irrigation, proper mulching and techniques to save your money and obtain a beautiful and healthy yard.
COST: $5.00
LOCATION: Rutenberg Facility, 6490 South Pointe Blvd., Ft. Myers.
TIME: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM.
To register call 239-533-7503.
29 Rain Barrel Construction Workshop. 1 inch of rain on a 1000 SF of roof yields 625 gallons of water! Rain barrels are a great way to collect some of this water. This will be a hands-on program designed so every participant can bring home the rain barrel they create during the course. All supplies are provided. Space limited, so pre-registration is required.
Time: 9:00AM-11:00 PM.
Cost: $35.00 and includes a rain barrel and conversion kit.
Location: Rutenberg Facility, 6490 South Pointe Blvd., Ft. Myers.
Call 461-7526 to sign up for workshop.

December 2008

7 Join us for Florida Yards and Neighborhoods Class and learn the 9 principles to having a Florida Friendly Yard. Hurricane resistant trees and plants, as well as proper maintenance, efficient irrigation, proper mulching and techniques to save your money and obtain a beautiful and healthy yard.
Cost: $5.00
Location: Rotary Park Environmental Center.
Time: 1-4:00PM.
To register call Cape Coral Parks and Recreation - 549-4606.
8 Join us for Florida Yards and Neighborhoods Class and learn the 9 principles to having a Florida Friendly Yard. Hurricane resistant trees and plants, as well as proper maintenance, efficient irrigation, proper mulching and techniques to save your money and obtain a beautiful and healthy yard.
COST: $5.00
LOCATION: Rutenberg Facility, 6490 South Pointe Blvd., Ft. Myers.
TIME: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM.
To register call 239-533-7503.
11 Join us for Florida Yards and Neighborhoods Class and learn the 9 principles to having a Florida Friendly Yard. Hurricane resistant trees and plants, as well as proper maintenance, efficient irrigation, proper mulching and techniques to save your money and obtain a beautiful and healthy yard.
Cost: $5.00
Location: Rutenberg Facility, 6490 South Pointe Blvd., Ft. Myers.
Time: 9:00AM-12:00Noon.
To register call 239-533-7503.
13 Rain Barrel Construction Workshop. 1 inch of rain on a 1000 SF of roof yields 625 gallons of water! Rain barrels are a great way to collect some of this water. This will be a hands-on program designed so every participant can bring home the rain barrel they create during the course. All supplies are provided. Space limited, so pre-registration is required.
Time: 9:00AM-12:00Noon.
Cost: $35.00 and includes a rain barrel and conversion kit.
Location: Rutenberg Facility, 6490 South Pointe Blvd., Ft. Myers.
Call 461-7526 to sign up for workshop.
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