Invasive Plants

Thu Apr 09 2026 at 11:30 am to 12:30 pm UTC-04:00

Boyd Hill Nature Preserve, Lake Maggiore Environmental Education Center | St. Petersburg

Garden and Landscape, UF\/IFAS Extension Pinellas County
Publisher/HostGarden and Landscape, UF/IFAS Extension Pinellas County
Invasive Plants How do invasive plants arrive in Florida and what kind of damage do they cause?
About this Event

Pinellas County Commercial Horticulture Extension Agent Steve Robinson will give a overview of how invasive plants arrive in Florida, the types of damage they cause and what Florida is doing to eradicate them. He’ll talk about some of the worst offenders and also look at some recent additions to the invasive roster and explain why they are on the list.

Reservation policy

Before continuing, we would like to make you aware of our reservation policies. Cancellations - If your class is canceled for any reason you will be notified no less than 24 hours prior to class start. We will provide a full refund for cancellations made by Pinellas County Extension. Refunds may take up to 30 days to process. Payment - We require full payment at time of reservation so be prepared with a credit card to complete this transaction. Refunds - Refunds will be made in the event of a class cancellation or if the registrant requests a refund 24 hours prior to the class time. Reservations - You must be 18 to make a reservation. If you are under 18 and want to attend a class you must register and attend with a parent or guardian.

The Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (IFAS) is an Equal Opportunity Institution authorized to provide research, educational information, and other services only to individuals and institutions that function with non-discrimination with respect to race, creed, color, religion, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, political opinions, or affiliations. U.S. Department of Agriculture, Cooperative Extension Service, University of Florida, IFAS, Florida A&M University Cooperative Extension Program, and Boards of County Commissioners Cooperating.


Event Venue

Boyd Hill Nature Preserve, Lake Maggiore Environmental Education Center, 1101 Country Club Way S., St. Petersburg, United States

Tickets

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