# Event Details - **Event Name**: 2026 Broward County Water Ambassador Program: Explore, Connect & Conserve - **Event Start and End Date**: Mon, 05 Oct, 2026 at 01:00 pm – Mon, 05 Oct, 2026 at 05:00 pm (-04:00) - **Event Description**: Dive into fun ways to protect our water, meet cool people, and learn how to make a real difference!About this EventWater connects us all—from the Biscayne Aquifer beneath our feet to our neighborhoods, canals, coastal waters, landscapes, and the Everglades.The 2026 Broward County Water Ambassador Program is an engaging five-week UF/IFAS Extension educational experience designed to help Broward County residents understand where our water comes from, how our everyday choices affect it, and what we can do together to protect it.Through interactive learning sessions and field experiences, participants will follow South Florida’s water story from the Biscayne Aquifer and local urban waterways to our landscapes and the Everglades. Along the way, participants will explore water quality, pollution, conservation, Florida-Friendly Landscaping™, native ecosystems, community engagement, and the connections that make South Florida’s water system so extraordinary.This is more than a class—it is an opportunity to experience our water, build a personal connection with it, and become part of a community committed to protecting it.WHAT YOU’LL EXPERIENCE💧 Discover South Florida’s water story and the importance of the Biscayne Aquifer🌊 Explore how water moves through our communities, canals, coastal areas, and natural ecosystems🔍 Learn about local water-quality challenges and actions residents can take to reduce pollution🌱 See Florida-Friendly Landscaping™ and community conservation in action🤝 Discover how residents and Master Gardener Volunteers can inspire lasting landscape change🌎 Develop practical ways to conserve water and help build a more resilient Broward CountyTHE FIVE-WEEK WATER AMBASSADOR JOURNEYWEEK 1 – EXPLOREWater Connects Us: Understanding Our Urban Water StoryOctober 5, 2026Discover the Water Ambassador Program’s mission, explore South Florida’s changing water story, learn about connectedness to water, and begin examining our local urban waterways.WEEK 2 – DISCOVERFollowing the Flow: Where Does Our Water Go?October 12, 2026Follow South Florida’s flow of water, examine water quality and pollution, and participate in a planned South Florida Water Management District water-flow site experience.WEEK 3 – CONNECTFrom Aquifer to Coast: This Is Our WaterOctober 19, 2026Explore the Biscayne Aquifer—our primary source of water—and discover how our lakes, canals, coastal waters, landscapes, and natural areas are interconnected. Participants will also examine the impact of plastics in our waterways and identify opportunities for action.WEEK 4 – CONSERVEFrom Knowledge to Action: Let’s See What Protecting Water Can Look LikeOctober 26, 2026Learn how community action, social norms, Florida-Friendly Landscaping™, and Master Gardener Volunteers can help create meaningful and lasting landscape change.WEEK 5 – EXPERIENCEThe Everglades: Connecting with the Heart of South Florida’s WaterNovember 2, 2026Explore the Everglades ecosystem, its cultural history, and its essential connection to South Florida’s water.An optional Everglades boat experience may be available for an additional participant fee. Advance registration will be required. This experience is subject to final confirmation, availability, and weather and water conditions.WHO SHOULD JOIN?This program is ideal for Broward County homeowners, gardeners, Master Gardener Volunteers, educators, community leaders, volunteers, and residents who want to:• Better understand and protect South Florida’s water resources• Create sustainable, water-wise landscapes• Support native wildlife and healthy ecosystems• Make informed choices at home and in their communities• Help build a stronger, more water-resilient Broward CountyNo previous water or environmental experience is required—just curiosity and a desire to learn and make a difference.PROGRAM DETAILSThis is a five-week cohort-based program. One $50 registration includes all five sessions. Participants are expected to attend the full program; wekly or individual-session registration is not available.Dates: Mondays, October 5–November 2, 2026Location:UF/IFAS Extension Broward County3245 College AvenueDavie, Florida 33314Program Series Fee: $50 per person (Five Weeks)The program fee includes:• Five weeks of educational programming• Program shirt• Class materials and educational resources• Light snacks• Scheduled program experiences, unless otherwise notedOptional experiences may require advance registration and an additional participant fee. All field experiences are subject to final confirmation, availability, and weather, water, or site conditions.SPACE MAY BE LIMITEDRegister to begin your journey toward becoming a Broward County Water Ambassador. Come explore, connect, and discover how your actions can help protect South Florida’s water for today and tomorrow.Together, we can protect the water that connects us all. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/davie/2026-broward-county-water-ambassador-program-explore-connect-and-conserve/100002000050652341 - **Event Categories**: workshops, it - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 4 hours - Location: UF/IFAS Extension Broward County - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 50, max: 50, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Davie - **state**: FL - **country**: United States - **location**: UF/IFAS Extension Broward County - **lat**: 26.0835627 - **long**: -80.23770200000001 - **full address**: UF/IFAS Extension Broward County, 3245 College Avenue, Davie, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: 2026 Broward County Water Ambassador Program: Explore, Connect & Conserve - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/830c2b11f497667b001b1f036783c918bbad76284d12da41c3a159211a80ee0e-rimg-w1200-h800-dc080808-gmir.jpg?v=1789088469 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is 2026 Broward County Water Ambassador Program: Explore, Connect & Conserve being held? - **A:** 2026 Broward County Water Ambassador Program: Explore, Connect & Conserve takes place on Mon, 05 Oct, 2026 at 01:00 pm to Mon, 05 Oct, 2026 at 05:00 pm at UF/IFAS Extension Broward County, 3245 College Avenue, Davie, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing 2026 Broward County Water Ambassador Program: Explore, Connect & Conserve? - **A:** 2026 Broward County Water Ambassador Program: Explore, Connect & Conserve is organized by UF IFAS Extension Broward Urban Horticulture. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** 2026 Broward County Water Ambassador Program: Explore, Connect & Conserve is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Davie, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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