About this Event
This workshop is for Hillsborough County residents/employees only.
Location: Al Lopez Park (Cordelia B. Hunt Center)
4810 N. Himes Ave. Tampa, 33614
November 18, 2026 - 9:00am-10:00am.
FFL™ Workshop Series @ Al Lopez Park: Manage Yard Pests Responsibly: Discover how to protect your lawn and garden while keeping your family, pets, and local water resources safe from unnecessary chemical runoff. Learn how Integrated Pest Management (IPM) strategies empower you to prevent and tackle pest problems using smart, sustainable practices.
The mission is to educate Floridians about environmentally friendly landscaping practices and to encourage them to conserve and protect our water resources by applying Florida-Friendly Landscaping™ Principles in their landscapes.
What You'll Learn:
- How to scout your landscape early for pest troubles and identify beneficial insects
- Tips for using least-toxic products and targeted spot-treatments rather than widespread spraying
- Cultural habits—like proper watering and plant selection—that naturally boost plant disease resistance
Keep your yard healthy, beautiful, and cost-effective while protecting our natural ecosystems.
Our UF/IFAS experts will share actionable tips and answer your questions during the live session.
Register now and take a step towards a safer, smarter, andmore sustainable landsccape!
Workshops in this series:
FFL™ Workshop Series @ Al Lopez Park:
- 10/14 - Right Plant, Right Place
- 10/21 - Water Efficiently
- 10/28 - Fertilize Appropriately
- 11/4 - Mulch & Attract Wildlife
- 11/18 - Manage Yard Pest Responsibly
- 11/25 - Recycle Yard Waste
- 12/2 - Reduce Stormwater Runoff
- 12/9 - Protect the Waterfront
*Register individually
If you have any questions, please contact the UF/IFAS Extension Hillsborough County at (813) 744-5519.
***The University of Florida is committed to providing universal access to all of our events. For disability accommodations such as sign language interpreters and listening devices, please contact: Michael Masucci, [email protected], 813-744-5519 Ext. 54142, at least 1 week in advance. Advance notice is necessary to arrange for some accessibility needs.
The University of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Institution.
Event venue & nearby stays
Al Lopez Park, 4810 North Himes Avenue, Tampa, United States
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