# Event Details - **Event Name**: Starting a Wildflower Garden - **Event Start and End Date**: Tue, 06 Oct, 2026 at 05:30 pm – Tue, 06 Oct, 2026 at 06:30 pm (-04:00) - **Event Description**: Join UF/IFAS Extension Polk County & Lakeland Water Utilities to learn about Florida native wildflowers and how to start your own garden.About this EventHave you ever wanted to start your own wildflower seed garden? Well now is the time to sow native wildflower seeds. Join UF/IFAS Extension Polk County and the City of Lakeland Water Utilities to learn all about Florida native wildflowers. Limited number of seed packets available to workshop participants.Presented by UF/IFAS Extension Polk County and the City of Lakeland Water Utilities.If any accommodations are needed, please contact Julie Schelb at 863-519-1041 or j.schelb@ufl.edu. Requests should be made as soon as possible but at least ten days prior to the scheduled meeting.Cancellation Policy: Programs, workshops, and events are subject to cancellation if a minimum number of attendees are not registered. Cancellations will be posted on Eventbrite and an email will be sent to registrants.Go to https://sfyl.ifas.ufl.edu/polk/ for more information.If you have any questions, please contact us at 863-519-1041.An equal opportunity institution. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/lakeland/starting-a-wildflower-garden/100001992383223856 - **Event Categories**: workshops, meetups - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 1 hour - Location: Lake Crago Recreational Center - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Lakeland - **state**: FL - **country**: United States - **location**: Lake Crago Recreational Center - **lat**: 28.0902725 - **long**: -81.9466983 - **full address**: Lake Crago Recreational Center, 525 Lake Crago Drive, Lakeland, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Starting a Wildflower Garden - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/a66b2e757292043bdff56835f3b167fadb6ddc08f5c214d9b24ca096a9a5c6db-rimg-w800-h400-dc78782a-gmir.jpg?v=1784092212 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Starting a Wildflower Garden being held? - **A:** Starting a Wildflower Garden takes place on Tue, 06 Oct, 2026 at 05:30 pm to Tue, 06 Oct, 2026 at 06:30 pm at Lake Crago Recreational Center, 525 Lake Crago Drive, Lakeland, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Starting a Wildflower Garden? - **A:** Starting a Wildflower Garden is organized by UF/IFAS Extension Polk County. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Starting a Wildflower Garden 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 Lakeland, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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