Have you attended any of our classed so far this year? Here is an easy location to find the remaining classes for 2025!
Registration for all events is available here: https://www.eventbrite.com/o/ffl-and-urban-forestry-ufifas-sumter-county-ext-8517209021
See more about other Sumter County Extension Education events here: https://www.eventbrite.com/o/ufifas-extension-sumter-county-918354797
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Not seeing a topic that interested you? Give us feedback for 2025 planning here: https://ufl.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_3mIbAssP1c4izkO
| Month | Date & Time | Topic | Cost | Registration |
| August | Mon., 8/11,
12 pm – 1 pm |
Afternoon Arborist: Clearance PruningThis class reviews trees and power lines, target identification, and pruning for clearance. 1 ISA CEU-Online. |
$0-10
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https://www.eventbrite.com/e/afternoon-arborist-clearance-pruning-registration-1252350547199?aff=oddtdtcreator |
| August | Weds., 8/20,
8:30 am – 5 pm |
Green Industries Best Management Practices (GI-BMP)Certification training class required for fertilizer application. CEUs. In person |
$30 | https://www.eventbrite.com/e/green-industries-best-management-practices-august-20th-2025-tickets-1225299647229?aff=oddtdtcreator |
| August | Fri., 8/22,
12 pm – 1 pm |
Connecting Urban Forestry to FFL: Urban Tree Pests of FloridaThis week we highlight urban tree and palm pests and any diseases that they cause. We discuss management strategies for the species highlighted in this class. 1 ISA CEU-Online |
$0-10 | https://www.eventbrite.com/e/palms-workshop-tickets-1020673420677?aff=ebdsoporgprofile |
| September | Mon., 9/8,
12pm – 1 pm |
Afternoon Arborist: Introduction to Tree ManagementAfternoon Arborist: Introduction to Tree Management. 1 ISA CEU-Online |
$0-10 | https://www.eventbrite.com/e/afternoon-arborist-introduction-to-tree-management-registration-1252371038489?aff=oddtdtcreator |
| September
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Tues., 9/9,
12pm – 1 pm |
Connecting Urban Forestry to FFL: Managing Municipal Tree DebrisFrom general yard work to hurricanes, how is municipal tree waste managed? We explore ways municipalities recycle this waste and provide examples for homeowners as well. 1 ISA CEU-Online |
$0-10 | https://UF-UF-Treedebris.eventbrite.com |
| October | Mon., 10/6,
12 pm – 1 pm |
Afternoon Arborist: Fungi on TreesThis class focuses on fungal conks found on trees, how they impact trees, and Identification. 1 ISA CEU-Online |
$0-10 | https://www.eventbrite.com/e/afternoon-arborist-fungi-on-trees-registration-1252376845859?aff=oddtdtcreator |
| October | Tues., 10/9,
12 pm – 1 pm |
Connecting Urban Forestry to FFL: Trees and WaterwaysIn our last presentation in this series, we explore the many ways the trees protect our waterways. 1 ISA CEU-Online |
$0-10 | https://UF-FFL-Trees-Waterfront.eventbrite.com |
| November | Tues., 11/4,
12 pm – 1 pm |
Afternoon Arborist: Creating an Urban Tree Management PlanBuilding on everything from previous classes, this class expands into steps to create an Urban Tree Management Plan. This can be helpful for municipalities, HOA, other organizations that manage trees. 1 ISA CEU-Online |
$0-10 | https://www.eventbrite.com/e/afternoon-arborist-creating-an-urban-tree-management-plan-registration-1252381289149?aff=oddtdtcreator |
| November | Weds., 11/5,
8:30 am – 5 pm |
Green Industries Best Management Practices (GI-BMP)Certification training class required for fertilizer application. CEUs. In person |
$30 | https://www.eventbrite.com/e/green-industries-best-management-practices-nov-5-2025-tickets-1225388773809?aff=oddtdtcreator |
| December | Thurs., 12/4,
1 pm – 2 pm |
Afternoon Arborist: Florida Grades and StandardsThis class explores BMP for selecting, planting, IPM and Pruning. Both Trees and Palms are covered. 1 ISA CEU-Online |
$0-10 | https://www.eventbrite.com/e/afternoon-arborist-florida-grades-and-standards-registration-1252391880829?aff=oddtdtcreator |
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