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Attend a class, get a tree, create some shade, help the Earth. Sounds like a great way to spend part of the weekend.

Attend a class, get a tree, create some shade, help the Earth. Sounds like a great way to spend part of the weekend.

Get your free trees at Extension Services at OHP Saturday

Ken Jackson
Tuesday, April 5, 2022
Arbor Day is April 29. It’s a day to celebrate nature and the environment by planting a tree. Do you have your tree? If not, UF-IFAS Extension Services at Osceola Heritage Park can help on Saturday. Osceola County residents can get one free tree per household at OHP Saturday.
Help conserve wild animals, like this sea turtle, this spring. PHOTO/FWC

Help conserve wild animals, like this sea turtle, this spring. PHOTO/FWC

FWC: Help conserve Florida wildlife this spring

Submitted By Myfwc
Friday, April 1, 2022
Spring is an active season for Florida wildlife, and the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is reminding residents and visitors how to reduce conflicts with them in order to help conserve native species. As the weather warms, many species begin to migrate, mate, feed and nest.
The St. Cloud Veterans’ Memorial Library’s Sensory Room debuts at an event Saturday morning. PHOTO/OSCEOLA LIBRARY SYSTEM

The St. Cloud Veterans’ Memorial Library’s Sensory Room debuts at an event Saturday morning. PHOTO/OSCEOLA LIBRARY SYSTEM

St. Cloud Library Sensory Room debuts Saturday

Lisa Goldmacher
Tuesday, March 29, 2022
The Osceola Library System understands the sensory sensitivities of their guests, and is excited to offer a comfortable space that provides relief from the sights and sounds of the library.
It’s a busy time at the Poinciana Library, with plenty of events that happening this weekend! PHOTO/OSCEOLA LIBRARY SYSTEM

It’s a busy time at the Poinciana Library, with plenty of events that happening this weekend! PHOTO/OSCEOLA LIBRARY SYSTEM

Poinciana Library a busy place this April

Lisa Concepcion
Tuesday, March 29, 2022
It’s a busy time at the Poinciana Library, with plenty of events happening this weekend! On Saturday, children can explore the five senses with a Sensory Play date from 10 a.m. to noon.
By incorporating a few additions to your yard, you will attract more birds and help protect them. You’ll be rewarded with the beautiful sight of birds all year round.

By incorporating a few additions to your yard, you will attract more birds and help protect them. You’ll be rewarded with the beautiful sight of birds all year round.

Attract Birds to your yard this Spring

Krista Stump
Wednesday, March 23, 2022
Provided by UF/IFAS Extension Osceola County Springtime brings many birds to the Central Florida area. Florida is home to over 500 bird species. We have some species like the Northern Cardinal that live here year-round, while others stopover during the spring as they migrate back north.
It's the weekend for the 28th Annual Battle at Narcoossee Mill at Ralph Chisholm Regional Park. PHOTO/JADE WOLF PHOTOGRAPHY

It's the weekend for the 28th Annual Battle at Narcoossee Mill at Ralph Chisholm Regional Park. PHOTO/JADE WOLF PHOTOGRAPHY

Weekend plans: Farm Show, Narcoossee Mill, Swamp Cabbage

Lisa Goldmacher
Tuesday, March 22, 2022
The 8th annual Florida Farm Show, Florida’s largest agricultural trade show, will be held this Friday and Saturday at the Ranch at St. Cloud (5452 Jones Road) starting at 9 a.m. both days.
Love Makes Me Grow presents a Farmers Market and Car Show on Sunday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Deerwood Elementary School (3701 Marigold Ave.)

Love Makes Me Grow presents a Farmers Market and Car Show on Sunday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Deerwood Elementary School (3701 Marigold Ave.)

Farmer’s Market and Car Show scheduled for Sunday *Canceled*

Lisa Concepcion
Tuesday, March 22, 2022
UPDATE: The Love Makes Me Grow Farmers Market and Car Show scheduled for Sunday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Deerwood Elementary School (3701 Marigold Ave.) has been *canceled*. The school will host a Spring Fling on May 14 — stay plugged in for details.
Bluejacket is a native Florida wildflower and can be found in all shades of pink, blue and purple. PHOTO/EXTENSION SERVICES

Bluejacket is a native Florida wildflower and can be found in all shades of pink, blue and purple. PHOTO/EXTENSION SERVICES

The best plant for lazy gardeners — Bluejacket

Jessica Sullivan
Sunday, March 20, 2022
Many Florida gardeners ask for recommendations for pretty, flowering plants for their gardens that can thrive without much maintenance. I’d like to introduce you to Bluejacket (Tradescantia ohiensis). Be careful what you wish for.
Kissimmee’s Jim Chubb will have his 1972 rally Dodge Challenger on display Saturday at Old Town’s big anniversary Car Cruise — like he has every Saturday for about 25 years. PHOTO/EXPERIENCE KISSIMMEE

Kissimmee’s Jim Chubb will have his 1972 rally Dodge Challenger on display Saturday at Old Town’s big anniversary Car Cruise — like he has every Saturday for about 25 years. PHOTO/EXPERIENCE KISSIMMEE

Old Town celebrates 32nd anniversary of Car Cruise Saturday

Ken Jackson
Wednesday, March 16, 2022
Some people are just “car people”. The cars aren’t so much transportation as they are collectibles, art, show pieces and “toys”. That’s basically the definition of a classic car.
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