1. Selecting And Using Lawn Herbicides Stephen Brown Friday, January 8 This class will cover types of lawns and weed identification, cultural control of lawn weeds, types of lawn herbicides, matching those herbicides to particular grasses, and seasonal applications of herbicides. Stephen H. Brown, Lee County Horticulture Agent, received his M.S. in Soil Fertility and Plant Nutrition from the University of Florida. He has been with Lee County Extension Service for 21 years tackling such issues as plant insect and disease problems, palm and turf problems, and right plant right place. Rec Code 245140-01 Plant This, Not That! Friday, January 22 Wondering about what to plant in your yard? Let us help you find the plants that meet your goals! This class seeks to raise awareness about the types of invasive plants in our area, how to control them and wonderful Florida Friendly alternatives to use in your landscaping projects.. Speakers: Vanessa Hazelton, Marie Hauser, Marion Van Horn Experienced Lee County Master Gardeners will share their wealth of knowledge so you can choose “Florida Friendly: plants for your yard! Rec Code 245140-02 Grow Your Own Vitamins Karen Harty Friday, February 12 Are you growing the most nutritious plants to eat? Learn what plants contain the most vitamins and minerals and which ones we really shouldn’t be bothering with. Karen Harty, Executive Director of Grow A Gardener Inc., Lee County Master Gardener, 4-H Leader of the VegHeads, and avid edible gardener that eats from her garden all year long. Rec Code 245140-03 All talks will be held at Rotary Park from 9:00AM-10:30AM. Critters – Welcome or Unwelcome Wildlife? Kraig Hankins Friday, February 26 Critters come in all shapes and sizes. Some are welcome, some not-so-much and some you may not know are there. An entertaining overview of what you may see in the yard and what to do about them. Kraig Hankins, Environmental Biologist with Cape Coral since 1990, Certified Arborist, Certified Horticultural Professional and member of the Florida Native Plant Society. Rec Code 245140-04 Ergonomic Tools For Easier Gardening Kathy White Friday, March 11 Does a day of working on your landscape leave you aching and sore? A panel of Lee County Master Gardeners will describe and demonstrate their favorite tools and tricks that make gardening Easier on the hands and back. Learn how to care for your tools to keep them functioning at their best and also to help prevent the spread of any disease. Rec Code 245140-05 Springs Eternal – Our Water, Our Future Friday, March 25 A photographic journey of the pristine waterways of Florida over the years. What it once was, what it is now, and how we can help get it back to paradise. Based on the book “Springs Eternal – Florida’s Fragile Fountains of Youth” by photographer John Moran which was a project designed to inspire all Floridian’s to value, conserve, and restore our precious waters. www.springseternalproject.org Rec Code 245140-06 FREE GARDENING SERIES Please RSVP Rotary Park: 5505 Rose Garden Road Cape Coral, FL 33914 Phone: (239) 549-4606 rotaryparkinfo@capecoral.net www.CapeParks.com FREE FLORIDA FRIENDLY GARDENING WALKS Join a Lee County Master Gardener for a walk through of the gardens at Rotary Park. Learn about butterflies and birds and how you can attract them to your yard by using the Florida Friendly gardening principles. Fridays at 10:00am 1/15, 1/29, 2/5, 2/19, 3/4, 3/18