UF/IFAS Extension Polk County

UF/IFAS Extension Polk County

Discover the power of research-based learning with UF/IFAS Extension Polk County by following our Eventbrite page.

We offer a wide range of programs designed to enhance your life, home, and community, such as Natural Resources and Conservation programs covering urban forestry, invasive species, and aquatic ecosystems; Residential Horticulture, including lawngrass management, beneficial insects, and the Master Gardener program; and the Florida-Friendly Landscaping program with a focus on drought-tolerant options and waterfront protection.

Dive into Family and Consumer Science topics like chronic disease management and healthy eating, or learn about Small Farms programming covering practices such as beekeeping and backyard poultry and livestock. Pesticide applicators can access license testing, CEU classes, and exam prep courses. Follow our page and stay up-to-date on our diverse offerings!

UF/IFAS Extension Polk County is a partnership between the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) and the Polk County Board of County Commissioners. UF/IFAS Extension is an Equal Opportunity Institution.

Love Your Shoreline & Protect Your Water the Florida-Friendly Way primary image

Love Your Shoreline & Protect Your Water the Florida-Friendly Way

Today at 17:30

Lake Crago Recreational Center

Free

Growing and Cooking: Summer Style primary image

Growing and Cooking: Summer Style

Tue 26 May, 10:00

Lakeland Public Library

Free

Sold Out

Beekeeping Basics Workshop 2026 primary image

Beekeeping Basics Workshop 2026

Thu 28 May, 09:00

UF/IFAS Polk County Extension Service

From $23.18

Invasive Species in Central Florida primary image

Invasive Species in Central Florida

Thu 28 May, 17:30

Lakeland Public Library

From $0.00

Eat for Better Brain Health! primary image

Eat for Better Brain Health!

Wed 3 Jun, 15:00

Lake Wales Family Recreation Center

Free

Gardening for Wildlife primary image

Gardening for Wildlife

Mon 8 Jun, 10:00

Winter Haven Public Library

Free

General Standards Pesticide Core Exam Prep. Training (Summer 2026) primary image

General Standards Pesticide Core Exam Prep. Training (Summer 2026)

Thu 18 Jun, 08:30

Brenneman Auditorium

From $12.51

Private / Row Crop Applicator Pesticide Prep. Training (Summer 2026) primary image

Private / Row Crop Applicator Pesticide Prep. Training (Summer 2026)

Thu 25 Jun, 08:30

UF/IFAS Extension Polk County

From $17.85

Pollinators and Their Havens: A DIY Workshop primary image

Pollinators and Their Havens: A DIY Workshop

Fri 26 Jun, 10:00

Lakeland Electric

Free

Growing Caladiums in the Home Landscape primary image

Growing Caladiums in the Home Landscape

Tue 30 Jun, 10:00

Lakeland Public Library

Free

Native Plants to Love primary image

Native Plants to Love

Mon 13 Jul, 10:00

Winter Haven Public Library

Free

Ranch Ready: Emergency Skills for When Minutes Matter primary image

Ranch Ready: Emergency Skills for When Minutes Matter

Fri 24 Jul, 08:30

UF/IFAS Extension Office / Stuart Center

From $10.00

TodayTuesday
Love Your Shoreline & Protect Your Water the Florida-Friendly Way primary image

Love Your Shoreline & Protect Your Water the Florida-Friendly Way

Today at 17:30

Lake Crago Recreational Center

Free

26 MayTuesday
Growing and Cooking: Summer Style primary image

Growing and Cooking: Summer Style

Tue 26 May, 10:00

Lakeland Public Library

Free

28 MayThursday

Sold Out

Beekeeping Basics Workshop 2026 primary image

Beekeeping Basics Workshop 2026

Thu 28 May, 09:00

UF/IFAS Polk County Extension Service

From $23.18

Invasive Species in Central Florida primary image

Invasive Species in Central Florida

Thu 28 May, 17:30

Lakeland Public Library

From $0.00

3 JuneWednesday
Eat for Better Brain Health! primary image

Eat for Better Brain Health!

Wed 3 Jun, 15:00

Lake Wales Family Recreation Center

Free

8 JuneMonday
Gardening for Wildlife primary image

Gardening for Wildlife

Mon 8 Jun, 10:00

Winter Haven Public Library

Free

18 JuneThursday
General Standards Pesticide Core Exam Prep. Training (Summer 2026) primary image

General Standards Pesticide Core Exam Prep. Training (Summer 2026)

Thu 18 Jun, 08:30

Brenneman Auditorium

From $12.51

25 JuneThursday
Private / Row Crop Applicator Pesticide Prep. Training (Summer 2026) primary image

Private / Row Crop Applicator Pesticide Prep. Training (Summer 2026)

Thu 25 Jun, 08:30

UF/IFAS Extension Polk County

From $17.85

26 JuneFriday
Pollinators and Their Havens: A DIY Workshop primary image

Pollinators and Their Havens: A DIY Workshop

Fri 26 Jun, 10:00

Lakeland Electric

Free

30 JuneTuesday
Growing Caladiums in the Home Landscape primary image

Growing Caladiums in the Home Landscape

Tue 30 Jun, 10:00

Lakeland Public Library

Free

13 JulyMonday
Native Plants to Love primary image

Native Plants to Love

Mon 13 Jul, 10:00

Winter Haven Public Library

Free

24 JulyFriday
Ranch Ready: Emergency Skills for When Minutes Matter primary image

Ranch Ready: Emergency Skills for When Minutes Matter

Fri 24 Jul, 08:30

UF/IFAS Extension Office / Stuart Center

From $10.00