Latest Events in Tavares(January Updated)

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This class will provide an overview of the basics of the cheesemaking process including steps, supplies and food safety. Participants will have the opportunity to make and sample homemade mozzerella cheese with this hands-on class. All materials are provided. Pre-registration is required, space is limited. Participants must register by April 6, 2025. Cost per person to attend is $15.00 Location: UF/IFAS Extension, Lake County Office, 1951 Woodlea Rd, Tavares Questions? Contact Lori Johnson lorijohnson@ufl.edu or at 352-343-4101 Information Source: Lori Johnson, Family & Consumer Science Agent, UF/IFAS Extension, Lake Co. | eventbrite

The University of Florida's Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) Extension, Lake County presents a Saturday in the Gardens Series. Botanical Drawing 2 is the second part of of the presentation. Join Sandra Bryan, Master Gardener Volunteer to learn more about Botanical Drawing 2. Date: July 19, 2025 Time: 10:00 am to 11:00 pm Speaker: Master Gardener Volunteer Sandra Bryan Location: UF/IFAS Extension Lake County, 1951 Woodlea Road, Tavares, FL 32778 - Auditorium Cost: $5.00 Location: UF/IFAS Extension Lake County - Auditorium, 1951 Woodlea Road, Tavares, FL 32778 - Auditorium Botanical drawing is a form of art that focuses on the accurate and detailed depiction of plants, often for scientific or educational purposes. It combines artistic skill with botanical knowledge to represent plants with precision and clarity. Attendees should bring a black crayon, conte crayon or large 3B pencil. You will also need a large pad of newsprint paper and a hard surface to draw on. Newsprint is the same paper as packing paper and packing paper is less expensive. We will discuss the four fundamentals of beginning drawing and performing exercises drawing plants. We will be drawing in the garden, in the event of uncooperative weather, we will move to the Horticultural Learning Center on sight. Think you can’t draw? Yes, you can! For more information contact Maria Bautista at mquiricobautista@ufl.edu and/or JuWanda Rowell at juwanda.rowell@ufl.edu. An equal Opportunity Institution. Extension programs are open to all persons without regard to race, color, sex, age, disability, religion, or national origin. UF/IFAS Extension, Institute of Food and Agricultural Science, Dr. Andra Johnson, dean for UF/IFAS Extension. Information Source: UF/IFAS Extension, Lake County - Horticulture | eventbrite

The Florida First Detector Program is an educational initiative by the University of Florida’s Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) that aims to equip stakeholders—including nursery and landscape professionals, Extension agents, Master Gardeners, and the public—with the tools and knowledge to detect and report invasive pests and plant diseases early. Through workshops, the program supports the early detection and rapid response efforts critical to protecting Florida’s diverse agricultural and natural ecosystems. Topics covered in the Lake County July 29th workshop: Introduction to Invasive Pests and Pathways Mealybugs, Scales, and Whiteflies Crape Myrtle Bark Scale Phantasma Scale Brown Marmorated Stink Bug Sample Submission Plant Disease Basics Lethal Bronzing Pesticide applicator CEUs are approved for 2 CEUs in each of the following categories: Agricultural Row Crop Pest Control Private Applicator Agricultural Pest Control Large Tree Crop Pest Control Commercial Lawn and Ornamental Limited Certification Lawn and Ornamental (487) General Standards/Core (482) General Standards/Core Limited Certification Commercial Landscape Maintenance Natural Areas Weed Management Forest Pest Control Ornamental and Turf Pest Control Information Source: UF IFAS Extension Lake County | eventbrite

The University of Florida's Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) Extension, Lake County presents Saturday in the Gardens Series. Join UF/IFAS Extension Master Gardener Volunteer Giles Paget-Wilkes, as he presents on Bees. Date: August 2, 2025 Time: 10:00 am Topic: Bees Location: 1951Woodlea Road, Tavares, FL 32778 - Auditorium Cost: $5.00 Want to learn about bees? Bees are best known to humans for their ecological roles as pollinators, and producing honey. This presentation will teach you everything that you need to know about bees. You will also learn how beneficial they are to the ecological system and your home garden. For more information contact Maria Bautista at: mquiricobautista@ufl.edu and/or JuWanda Rowell at juwanda.rowell@ufl.edu Information Source: UF/IFAS Extension, Lake County - Horticulture | eventbrite

We are very excited to announce our A Gardening Celebration, Fall Festival of Plants & Learning hosted by the Lake County Master Gardener Volunteers to be held in The Discovery Gardens, on October 11 & 12, 2025. The event will be held at the Lake County Extension Center, Discovery Gardens in Tavares located at 1951 Woodlea Road, Tavares, FL 32778. This event includes speaker presentations by local plant vendors, garden experts, live demos, and workshops, kids' discovery zone - hands-on nature activities, plant walk, garden bingo, creative hands-on flower and garden projects, guided Discovery Garden Tours, - local food trucks and much, much more. If you are interested, register online at: http://lakediscoverygardensprograms.eventbrite.com/ or in person with a check or cash, the non-refundable fee on or before Seotember 1, 2025. Space is limited and is granted on a first-come, first-serve basis. We invite you to participate by showcasing your services/products at our fair. Exhibitor and Food Vendor Spaces: (The fees applies even if you attend only one day) 10'x10' - Exhibitor space - $75 - a 10'x10' exhibition space for Saturday & Sunday, October 11 & 12, 2025 10’x20’ – Exhibitor Space - $150 - A 10’x20’ exhibition space for Saturday & Sunday, October 11 & 12, 2025, Food Vendor Space - $75 - Food truck Fair Hours of Operation/Location: The 1st Annual Landscape & Garden Fair will be held at the Lake County Agricultural Center's Discovery Gardens, located at 1951 Woodlea Road in Tavares. All exhibitor booths must be manned at all times. The operating hours are as follows: Saturday, October 11, 2025, from 9 :00 am to 4 pm Sunday, October 12, 2025 , from 9:00 am to 3 pm Exhibit Setup/Removal Information Exhibitors can set-up anytime between 9 am and 4 pm on Friday, October 10th All booths must be cleared of content by Sunday, October 12, 2025, at 4:00 p.m. When cleaning up after the event, be sure to leave the space exactly as you found it Additional information: No parking will be permitted behind or beside your exhibitor space. Cancellations or refunds will not be permitted or accepted after Monday September 1, 2025. Exhibit/Food Vendor spaces are filled on a first-come, first-serve basis and will be assigned for you. While changes in location might be able to be accommodated, they are not guaranteed. Food vendors must have proper permits for food distribution issued by the State of Florida's Department of Business Regulations, Division of Hotels and Restaurants. For questions, call them at 800-375-6975. No amplifying devices will be allowed (radios, microphones, etc.) Goods on display are the responsibility of the exhibitor/food vendor. Exhibits should not be left unattended. Lake County is not responsible for any loss or damage to any exhibitor property or any other person caused by theft, fire, riot, strikes, or other causes of whatever nature or kind. Each night during the fair, beginning at 5 p.m. the gates to the Discovery Gardens will be locked for security, and access to the area will be restricted. To register as an exhibitor or food vendor, apply online at: https://lakegardeningprograms.eventbrite.com or to register in person and pay by check or cash - make check payable to "University of Florida" and or mail the application to: Lake County Extension Services, ATTN: JuWanda Rowell (Landscape and Garden Fair), 1951 Woodlea Road, Tavares, FL 32778. All registrations and payments must be received not later than, August 12, 2025, at 4 p.m. For more information about becoming an exhibitor contact us at 352-343-4101 ext. 1891 or email at juwanda.rowell@ufl.edu , if you have questions. We look forward to having you join us at this great event in a beautiful venue. Information Source: UF/IFAS Extension, Lake County - Horticulture | eventbrite