Brevard Indian River Lagoon Coalition

4th Annual Spring Fling in the Brevard Discovery Garden
2026-04-25 09:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | UF/IFAS Extension – Brevard County, 3695 Lake Drive, Cocoa, Florida, 32926
Join us for a free, family-friendly garden festival celebrating plants, pollinators, and Florida-Friendly landscapes! The 4th Annual Spring Fling Plant Sale and Bees, Butterflies & Blooms Festival, is a special collaboration between Brevard Discovery Garden and Brevard Backyard Beekeepers. For the first time, these two popular spring events will come together to create one unforgettable community celebration featuring native plants, pollinator education, hands-on activities, and local vendors.
EVENT OVERVIEW
🌸 About The Event
On Saturday, April 25, 2026, the Brevard Discovery Garden and Brevard Backyard Beekeepers will unite their annual spring events at the UF/IFAS Extension Brevard County Facility in Cocoa for a full-scale garden and pollinator festival.
In past years, these organizations hosted separate spring events. In 2026, they are combining efforts to create a richer, more engaging experience—connecting gardeners, families, and nature lovers with the plants, practices, and pollinators that support healthy Florida landscapes.
This free event is open to all ages and designed for everyone from seasoned gardeners to curious beginners. To get a glimpse of what’s in store, watch this short video from a previous Brevard Discovery Garden festival: https://youtu.be/t02_lbkWFMA
🌿 What You’ll Experience
· Native & Florida-Friendly plants grown by local Master Gardeners
· Pollinator-focused education and beekeeping programs
· Garden and beekeeping demonstrations, educational talks, and tours
· Local vendors offering plants, gardening supplies, honey, and bee products
· Opportunities to talk with Master Gardeners and local beekeepers
· Family-friendly activities and children’s programming
· Food vendors and community exhibits
🐝 A Special Partnership
This year’s Spring Fling proudly partners with Brevard Backyard Beekeepers, host of the Bees, Butterflies & Blooms Festival. Together, we’re highlighting the vital connection between healthy gardens and healthy pollinators—and offering the community a bigger, better event than ever before.
👉Why Register?
Although this is a free event, we encourage attendees to register to help us plan for parking, activities, and materials—and to receive event updates, schedules, and reminders as the festival approaches.
NOTE: Classes and events may be canceled at any time due to low registration or other circumstances, with full refunds issued for paid events. Similar classes or events are often offered on future dates.
The University of Florida is committed to providing universal access to all of our events. For disability accommodations such as sign language interpreters and listening devices, please contact the UF/IFAS Brevard County Extension Office at brevard@ifas.ufl.edu or (321) 633-1702 at least 2 weeks in advance. Advance notice is necessary to arrange for some accessibility needs.

Vermicomposting: A Cool Way to Compost
2026-04-25 10:45 - 12:00 | UF/IFAS Extension – Brevard County, 3695 Lake Drive, Cocoa, Florida, 32926
Learn how to vermicompost!
Join Master Gardener Julie Schafer on Saturday, April 25 for a fun, hands-on workshop that shows how Red Wiggler worms turn kitchen scraps into rich compost for your garden.
Julie will demonstrate how easy it is to set up a simple worm bin at home and explain how these hardworking composters create nutrient-rich “black gold” that plants love.
Perfect for gardeners, eco-enthusiasts, and anyone interested in reducing food waste while improving their soil.
Two Sessions:
10:45 AM & 1:45 PM
4th Annual Spring Fling – Brevard Discovery Garden
3695 Lake Dr, Cocoa, FL
Reserve your seat on Eventbrite
Come see these amazing recyclers in action!
NOTE: Classes and events may be canceled at any time due to low registration or other circumstances, with full refunds issued for paid events. Similar classes or events are often offered on future dates.
The University of Florida is committed to providing universal access to all of our events. For disability accommodations such as sign language interpreters and listening devices, please contact the UF/IFAS Brevard County Extension Office at brevard@ifas.ufl.edu or (321) 633-1702 at least 2 weeks in advance. Advance notice is necessary to arrange for some accessibility needs.

The Buzz on Bees
2026-04-25 11:30 - 14:00 | UF/IFAS Extension – Brevard County, 3695 Lake Drive, Cocoa, Florida, 32926
The Buzz on Bees is coming to the Brevard Discovery Garden!
Curious about honeybees? Wondering how beekeeping works? Want to better understand why bees are so important to our environment and food supply?
Join us on Saturday, April 25, 2026, at 11:30am in the UF/IFAS Brevard County Extension Auditorium for a special 30-minute presentation called “The Buzz on Bees” delivered by Matt Thompson with Brevard Backyard Beekeepers.
This engaging presentation will cover:
🍯 The basics of bees & how colonies function
🌸 The role bees play in pollination
🌎 Why bees are essential to a healthy ecosystem
🐝 Insights into backyard beekeeping
Whether you’re a gardener, nature lover, or simply bee-curious, this is a great opportunity to learn from local experts and deepen your appreciation for these incredible pollinators.
The 4th Annual Spring Fling Bees, Butterflies & Blooms Festival opens at 9am on April 25. Come early, shop for plants and gardening products, explore the gardens, enjoy our food trucks and then at 11:30 get “the buzz” firsthand! 💛
ADDRESS: 3695 Lake Drive, Cocoa, FL 32926
The University of Florida is committed to providing universal access to all of our events. For disability accommodations such as sign language interpreters and listening devices, please contact the UF/IFAS Brevard County Extension Office at brevard@ifas.ufl.edu or (321) 633-1702 at least 2 weeks in advance. Advance notice is necessary to arrange for some accessibility needs.

Learn to Build a Self-Watering Planter
2026-04-25 12:15 - 13:15 | UF/IFAS Extension – Brevard County, 3695 Lake Drive, Cocoa, Florida, 32926
Come and learn how to build a self-watering planter!

Curious about self-watering planters?
Join Master Gardener Jeff Miller for this live demo at 12:15 PM in the UF/IFAS Auditorium during the April 25th Spring Fling! You’ll learn how to build a simple self-watering planter using two 5-gallon buckets. This clever container gardening method creates a small water reservoir beneath the soil that allows plants to draw moisture as they need it. The result: consistent soil moisture, stronger root growth, and less frequent watering—perfect for vegetables, herbs, and small-space gardening.
Register for this event so that we reserve your seat!

NOTE: Classes and events may be canceled at any time due to low registration or other circumstances, with full refunds issued for paid events. Similar classes or events are often offered on future dates.
The University of Florida is committed to providing universal access to all of our events. For disability accommodations such as sign language interpreters and listening devices, please contact the UF/IFAS Brevard County Extension Office at brevard@ifas.ufl.edu or (321) 633-1702 at least 2 weeks in advance. Advance notice is necessary to arrange for some accessibility needs.

Be Healthy: Grow your own food! 4-class series on Mondays
2026-06-22 08:00 - 17:00 | UF/IFAS Extension – Brevard County, 3695 Lake Drive, Cocoa, Florida, 32926
Learn how to grow your own food in your yard or containers from vegetables, fruit, herbs, microgreens, sprouts & hydroponic lettuce buckets.
This class will be held on four Mondays, June 22nd, June 29th,, July 6th & July 13th mornings from 10 am-12 pm. Or evenings, 6 pm – 8 pm.
Dates: June 22nd, June 29th , July 6th & July 13th
Times: 10 am – 12 pm or 6 pm – 8 pm
In person at 3695 Lake Dr., Cocoa, Florida 32926
Via Zoom – Please select which time and ticket type during checkout.
Class topics that will be covered in each class:
Plant propagation and More & Plant Necessities
Our Dirt Needs LIFE & Growing Plants in Containers
Growing Vegetables, Herbs & Fruit Crops
IPM (Integrated Pest Control) & Disease Diagnosis
You will also receive, seeds and a book with the power point preservations and additional materials. If you choose Zoom we will reach out to you about these documents.
If you have any questions, please call our office 321-633-1702 or email Brevard@ifas.ufl.edu
NOTE: Classes and events may be canceled at any time due to low registration or other circumstances, with full refunds issued for paid events. Similar classes or events are often offered on future dates.
The University of Florida is committed to providing universal access to all of our events. For disability accommodations such as sign language interpreters and listening devices, please contact the UF/IFAS Brevard County Extension Office at brevard@ifas.ufl.edu or (321) 633-1702 at least 2 weeks in advance. Advance notice is necessary to arrange for some accessibility needs.

Lagoon Fest
2026-10-17 08:00 - 17:00 | FL
In the community center building. Actual time to be determined.
