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!
About this Event

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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