Brevard Indian River Lagoon Coalition

Learn to Build a Self-Watering Planter
2026-04-25 12:15 - 13:15 (America/New_York) | 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.

BDG Garden Tour & FFL Principles
2026-05-01 10:00 - 11:30 | UF/IFAS Extension – Brevard County, 3695 Lake Drive, Cocoa, Florida, 32926
Class participants will be in the Brevard Discovery Garden for a tour and to learn all about Florida-friendly landscaping principles!
Come join us at UF/IFAS Extension – Brevard County on Friday, May 1, 2026, at 10:00 AM (Eastern Time) for a fun and informative event! This workshop will be held in the Brevard Discovery Garden, an educational garden on our property, so bring whatever you need to be outside for a walking workshop. Please wear closed-toed shoes and feel free to bring a chair, a hat, a jacket (if it’s cold), plenty of water, and a note pad for notes, because there will be a lot of information!
Brevard County Urban Horticulture agent, Sally Scalera, will share tips on how to care for your garden, plants, lawn, and trees, learning the Florida-friendly landscaping principles and touring the Brevard Discovery Garden!
Don’t miss out on this opportunity to connect with fellow gardening enthusiasts and enhance your gardening skills!
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.
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Growing Plants From Seeds!
2026-05-15 10:00 - 11:30 | UF/IFAS Extension – Brevard County, 3695 Lake Drive, Cocoa, Florida, 32926
Learn how to grow plants from seeds and seed saving!
Class participants will be in the Brevard Discovery Garden to learn how to grow plants from seeds!
Come join us at UF/IFAS Extension – Brevard County on Friday, May 15, 2026, at 10:00 AM (Eastern Time) for a fun and informative event! Class participants will get to take a plant home! This workshop will be held in the Brevard Discovery Garden, an educational garden on our property, so bring whatever you need to be outside for a walking workshop. Please wear closed-toed shoes and feel free to bring a chair, a hat, a jacket (if it’s cold), plenty of water, and a note pad for notes, because there will be a lot of information!
Don’t miss out on this opportunity to connect with fellow gardening enthusiasts and enhance your gardening skills!
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.
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Learn How to Make & Charge Biochar
2026-05-29 10:00 - 11:30 | UF/IFAS Extension – Brevard County, 3695 Lake Drive, Cocoa, Florida, 32926
Come learn how to make and charge biochar!

Learn how to make and charge biochar!
Class participants will learn how to make and charge biochar in the Brevard Discovery Garden.
Come join us at UF/IFAS Extension – Brevard County on Friday, May 29, 2026, at 10:00 AM (Eastern Time) for a fun and informative event! Participants will be able to take some uncharged biochar home! This workshop will be held in the Brevard Discovery Garden, an educational garden on our property, so bring whatever you need to be outside for a walking workshop. Please wear closed-toed shoes and feel free to bring a chair, a hat, a jacket (if it’s cold), plenty of water, and a note pad for notes, because there will be a lot of information!
Brevard County Master Gardener Warren Winters will discuss the benefits of biochar and demonstrate how to make and charge it.
Don’t miss out on this opportunity to connect with fellow gardening enthusiasts and enhance your gardening skills!

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.
Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Institution
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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.

Lagoon Fest Oct 17
2026-10-17 09:00 - 14:00 | Front Street Park, 2205 South Front Street, Melbourne, FL, 06513, United States
Please mark this event, Oct 17th, on your calendars now.
Join us at Front Street Park for LAGOON FEST.

It’s that time of year that the City of Melbourne starts planning for this year’s Lagoon Fest (formally known as IRL Day). It will be held on Saturday October 17th at Front St. Park again and this year the city be utilizing the community center for speakers as well as the entire park for vendors. There will be live music and food trucks again as well.
