Join us for an informative session about what to expect during the rainy season, and how to prepare for major rain fall events.
Learn how to prepare for Sarasota County's rainy season with this timely webinar!Florida’s rainy season brings intense weather, increased stormwater runoff, and unique challenges for managing your lawn and landscape. Join us for an informative session exploring what to expect during the rainy season in Sarasota County, including key timing, weather patterns, and how you can take proactive steps to reduce your environmental impact.
We’ll also cover what practices should be limited — such as supplemental irrigation — and what activities should be stopped altogether, including fertilizer applications during the restricted season. Learn how to protect our waters, support a resilient landscape, and stay in compliance with local ordinances.
Benefits:
- Gain insight into Sarasota’s rainy season timeline and what weather trends to expect
- Learn how to adjust your lawn care to conserve water and reduce pollution
- Understand fertilizer blackout dates and why they matter
- Support community efforts to protect our local waterways during the wet season
DATE & TIME: July 1 | noon to 1 PM
INSTRUCTOR: Valeria Yon, water resources program specialist, UF/IFAS Extension Sarasota County
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 sarasota@ifas.ufl.edu.
NOTE: Classes and events may be canceled at any time due to low registration or other circumstances. Similar classes or events often are offered on future dates.
Type: Take a Class
Topic: Nature
Organization name: UF/IFAS Extension Sarasota County
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Highlights
- 1 hour
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