Tarpon Springs, FL – Tarpon Arts is proud to host four interesting, educational presentations focused on trees and native plants presented by local experts. Organized in collaboration with Tarpon Arts by City of Tarpon Springs Arborist Shannon Brewer, the popular “Knowledge & Nibbles” series for Season 2021-2022 includes “green focused” programming:
Tree Removal: Florida Property Law vs. City Ordinances
Tuesday, February 8, 2022, at 2:00 PM
Presented by Shannon Brewer, City of Tarpon Springs Municipal Arborist
Content: Statute 163.045 private property owner rights; property line pruning; trees that don’t qualify
The Art of Tree Pruning
Tuesday, February 15, 2022, at 2:00 PM
Presented by Stephen Robinson, UF/IFAS Extension, Pinellas County
Content: why prune; how to prune; time of year; restoration – young vs. mature
9 Principles to a Florida Friendly Yard
Tuesday, March 1, 2022, at 2:00 PM
Presented by Theresa Badurek, UF/IFAS Extension, Pinellas County
Content: roadmap to success using 9 principles; how to soil sample
Mangroves
Tuesday, March 29, 2022, at 2:00 PM
Presented by Conor Petren, Pinellas County Water and Navigation
Content: 1996 Florida protection status; Mangrove species and benefits; trimming criteria
FREE admission. All sessions are held at the Tarpon Springs Heritage Museum, 100 Beekman Lane in Craig Park and last approximately one hour. Light refreshments will be served.
For information and seat reservation, call 727.942.5605, Monday – Friday, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM.