Palm Academy

Thu, 06 Nov, 2025 at 12:00 am to Fri, 07 Nov, 2025 at 12:40 pm UTC-05:00

North Fort Myers Community Park Recreation Center | North Fort Myers

Lee County Extension
Publisher/HostLee County Extension
Palm Academy
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Get ready to immerse yourself in a day filled with fun activities, workshops, and networking opportunities at Palm Academy!
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Palm Academy

Join us for an exciting event at the North Fort Myers Community Park Recreation Center. Learn from UF/IFAS Extension Commercial Horticulture Agent Stephen Brown, meet fellow enthusiasts, and enjoy a day filled with palm knowledge.

CEUs available FDACS, FNGLA and ISA

Agenda:

Palm Academy

November 6 and 7, 2025

A class for landscapers, pest control operators, HOA landscape members, and Master Gardeners.

Location: North Fort Myers Recreation Center, 200 N. Recreation Park Way, North Fort Myers 33903

Cost: $30/day

Thursday, November 6

CEUS- FDACS 2 Core. ISA 3 Arborist 3 Bcma-Science. FNGLA-3.5

12:00 noon – 1:00 pm: Registration:

1:00 pm – 3:00 pm: Palm Identification: Forty-eight palms will be identified in their entirety, using growth habits, trunks, leaves, inflorescences, and fruits to help in the process.

3:00 pm – 4:00 pm. Identification and Treatment of Palm Nutritional Deficiencies: This is a detailed examination of the six most common nutritional deficiencies by species of landscape palms. Deficiencies include potassium, magnesium, nitrogen, boron, manganese and iron.

4:00 – 4:30 pm: Test your knowledge. Not mandatory.

Friday, November 7

CEUS- FDACS 3 ea. O&T, ROW. ISA- 3 Arborist 3 Bcma-Science. FNGLA-3.5

8:15 – 9:00 am: Registration

9:00 am – 10:00 am: Common and Uncommon Insects of Palms: A look at some of the most troublesome insects of palms and other that are of little consequence.

10:00 am – 11:00 am. Common and Uncommon Diseases of Palms: An examination of the major diseases of palms including Ganoderma, Lethal Bronzing and Fusarium. Numerous other diseases will be covered to assist you in everyday maintenance.

11:00 – 12 noon: Normal Abnormalities of Palms: A look at the many normalities of palms that may be mistaken for harmful disorders, insects, or disease problems or just plain unattractiveness. Some you already know, others may come as a surprise.

12:10 pm – 12:40 pm: Test your knowledge. Not mandatory.

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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

North Fort Myers Community Park Recreation Center, 2000 N Recreation Park Way, North Fort Myers, United States

Tickets

USD 33.85

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