The following is a listing of the upcoming events presented by the University of Florida/IFAS Manatee County Extension located at 1303 17th Street West in Palmetto. Please visit our website at http://sfyl.ifas.ufl.edu/manatee/ to view our calendar of events and register. Gardening with Mushrooms: March 7, 10:30AM. Join UF/IFAS Extension Manatee County for a conversation about using mushrooms to enhance your gardens. Not always nefarious, fungi in the garden can be used to help build soil, process compost and support plant health. Sprouting with Extension: March 10, 8AM. Youth will tour three local farms to learn about dairy, vegetable, and landscape nursery production in Manatee County. They will also participate in hands-on agri-science lessons with UF/IFAS Extension Faculty focused on forestry, egg production, beekeeping, and nutrition. Open to youth ages 8-13. Plant ID for Beginners: March 11, 10AM. Not sure what that plant is in your backyard? New to Florida and unfamiliar with the new species? If you've ever wondered how to figure out what plant is which, join this beginner plant ID class! Precious Pollinators: March 16, 6:30PM. Learn about pollinators, their favorite plants, and make your own bee box to provide a safe habitat for native bees! Located at Palma Sola Botanical Park. Florida-Friendly Landscaping for Newcomers: March 24th 10AM. New to Florida? Or just baffled by the plants and conditions here? This class aims to help you get to know us better. We'll introduce you to the 9 Principles of Florida-Friendly Landscaping™, why it is so important and how to get the right plant in the right place for future gardening success.