05-25-2023 Florida-Friendly Water Harvesting

34043 State Road 54,Wesley Chapel FL 33543

25 May, 2023

Description

"Florida-Friendly Water Harvesting" - how to harvest rainwater for later use in your landscape. PLEASE NOTE: this presentation is information-only on rainwater harvesting. We will NOT be building actual rain barrels at this talk. June to October in central Florida is usually a very rainy season, and November to May is our typical dry season. When it does rain, rainwater can be harvested, or captured, and saved for later use in your landscape to offset potable water use in irrigation. Join in this informative talk to learn the basics of water harvesting to use in your home landscape. Florida-Friendly landscapes utilize efficient irrigation, and water harvesting helps by adding another way to preserve and protect water resources. The Florida-Friendly Landscaping™ Program is here to help you learn how to have healthy and beautiful landscapes that protect Florida’s natural resources by following nine science-based principles: • Right Plant, Right Place • Water Efficiently • Fertilize Appropriately • Mulch • Attract Wildlife • Manage Yard Pests Responsibly • Recycle Yard Waste • Reduce Stormwater Runoff • Protect the Waterfront A Florida-friendly landscape can be designed to look the way you want, fit the aesthetics of your community, and suit your lifestyle, while being environmentally sustainable. This lecture is presented by UF/IFAS Extension Pasco County staff. An Equal Opportunity Institution. The University of Florida is committed to providing universal access to all of our events. For disability accommodations such as alternate formats of written material, please contact Kate Kaste at [email protected] or 352-518-0156, Option 9 at least 1 week in advance to this presentation date.