October Environmental Horticulture Programs

The UF/IFAS Extension Alachua County Office is pleased to announce the following Environmental Horticulture programs for October 2025. These programs are being offered by Environmental Horticulture agent Cynthia Nazario-Leary and Master Gardener volunteers.

Poisonous and Toxic Plants in Cats and Dogs - What Every Gardener and Pet Owner Should Know - Oct. 14, from 2:30 to 4 p.m., at the Alachua County Ag Auditorium (22716 W. Newberry Road, Newberry). There is no entry fee.

Beautiful landscapes and thriving gardens can bring joy to any home-but they can also pose hidden dangers to our pets.

This class is designed to help residents understand which common plants may be toxic to cats and dogs, and why awareness and prevention are key to protecting the health and safety of pets-and by extension, families and communities.

There is no registration fee, but participants must register online. It is limited to 100 participants.

Fall Horticultural Expo & Plant Market - Oct.18, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., at the Alachua County Agriculture & Equestrian Center (23100 W. Newberry Road, Newberry).

The Alachua County Master Gardener Volunteers, partnered with the Gainesville Garden Club, present an educational, family-friendly event. Keynote Speaker Jennifer Jewell, author and host of NPR's Cultivating Place, will present "Cultivating Place: Sow Wild Wonder." She will be speaking at 10 a.m. and at 1 p.m.

The fall plant and seed market will feature a wide variety of plant and gardening vendors. The Florida Wildflower Foundation & Florida Wildflowers Growers Co-op will have exhibits. Displays include "insects, birds and nature," "explore the wonders of local wildlife" and "ecosystems". A kids' zone will offer fun activities and educational opportunities for children.

For more information, contact the UF/IFAS Extension Alachua County at 352-955-2402. Visit the extension office website for additional programs offered by the extension office.

An Equal Opportunity Institution. Extension Service, University of Florida, Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, Dr. Andra Johnson, dean for UF/IFAS Extension. Single copies of extension publications (excluding 4-H and youth publications) are available free to Florida residents from county extension offices.

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