demonstration gardens as educational tools · florida botanical gardens since 2001... •passive...
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Demonstration Gardens as Educational Tools
Marina D’AbreauUniversity of Florida
Hillsborough County Extension
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Before
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After Initial Planting
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South Dade Government CenterSince 2002…
•Joint effort by the FYN program and the SFWMD. •Renovated in 2008.•Atala butterfly colony successfully established.
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Insert map of Florida with arrow moving north to south…
Talk about number of demo gardens all across the state.
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Significance of Demonstration Gardens
•Community development & culture•Conservation & research•Education•Economy & tourism•Personal development•Marketing and promotion
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•Reflect the character of a place •Provide arena for discussion about sustainability •Create local partnerships •Add to the quality of life •Offer venues for special occasions
Community Development/Culture
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Nassau County
10-12 public education classes per year •Micro-irrigation •Plant propagation •“Right Plant/Right Place”•Butterfly gardening •Pruning classes •And more…
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•“At-Risk” students•Individuals with developmental disabilities•Nassau County residents and newcomers•Public school students and teachers•Homeschoolers•Nassau County Commissioners, County staff, management, and businesses that frequent the County offices for business transactions.
Nassau County
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Flagler CountySince 2006...
•Annual open house – "Garden Showcase".•MG's stationed at each of the 9 gardens •FYN principles’ signage throughout the landscape.
•Funded by the Flagler County BOCC – $1,500 per year for landscape projects •All the gardens were designed by our MG's and FYN Coordinator•Maintained by 15 MG's every week.
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Manatee County
•2 demonstration gardens – Extension Office and Palmetto Public Library.•Managed by County Parks & Recreation•Pending demonstration landscape at Lakewood Ranch Town Hall.
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Polk CountySince 2002...
•4 demonstration garden sites •Polk Outpost 27•Polk County Utilities•Polk Training Center Nursery•Polk County Extension Service
•Plant i.d. labels and nine principles signs•Open to guided tours upon request •Workshops and Master Gardener training•Tours given at yearly garden festivals.
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•Local biodiversity and land preservation •Provide a “living lab”
Conservation & Research
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South Dade Government CenterIt took 6 years for Coontie (Zamia floridana) to grow large enough to support a colony of Atala
butterflies (Eumaeus atala florida)
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Florida Botanical GardensSince 2001...
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•Funding•Eastside Gardens -- "Penny for Pinellas" voluntary sales tax fund.
•Ponds, site infrastructure and McKay Creek -- Public Works
•Used to illustrate water savings from Florida-friendly landscaping practices.
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•Outdoor classroom•Connect education and conservation
Education
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•Signage and tours •Informational brochure•Indian River REC •Designing for Curb Appeal •3000 people in 2007
St. Lucie CountySince 2003…
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•Butterfly/perennial garden•Bette S Walker Discovery Garden
Hillsborough CountySince 1998…
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•Cultural attraction•Strengthens the local economy •Attract tourists •Elevate public perception
Economy & Tourism
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Florida Botanical Gardens
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•Refuge from everyday distractions•Inspiration •Environmental stewardship •Safe, beautiful places to visit
Personal Development
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Citrus CountySince 2000...
•County Library – 2000 •Citrus County Canning Center – 2004 •County Extension Office – 2005
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Sarasota CountyCalusa Lakes
•1500 ft2 area; Drought-tolerant plants and micro-irrigation•Plant ID signage•Observed water savings = 179,400,000 gallons annually.
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The Challenges Ahead…
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•Raise awareness of Extension•Showcase public and private partnerships•Become a necessary resource
Marketing and Promotion
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