Ybor City

Outreach

Triple Florida-Friendly LandscapingTM workshops

Held monthly from February through November

In partnership with the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS)

Composting, micro-irrigation, and rainwater harvesting workshops are regularly held online or at the UF/IFAS Hillsborough County Extension Conference Center located at 5339 County Rd 579, Seffner, FL 33584.

The Tampa Water Department is proud to fund the composting kits, the micro-irrigation kits, and the 45 to 55-gallon rain barrels distributed to Tampa Water Department customers who attend these workshops.

The cost for this triple workshop is $10.00 per workshop per household (nonrefundable). Registration is required.

compost
rainwater harvesting
micro-irrigation

Interested in attending one of our partner workshops? Explore UF/IFAS’s list of upcoming workshops and events to register for the next workshop or learn more about other events they’re hosting or participating in.

neighborhood meeting
Let’s Talk Water

Interested in having a Tampa Water Department expert speak at your business, HOA or community meeting, organization, or event? 

REQUEST A SPEAKER

Topics that we currently cover in our presentations include:

  • Checking for indoor leaks
  • Water use restrictions & enforcement
  • Water wise irrigation series, including Florida-Friendly LandscapingTM
  • Tips to reduce your utility bill

A minimum group size of 10 people is required to request a speaker from the Tampa Water Department.

water conservation booth

Don’t see a water-related topic that you would like to know more about? E-mail your suggestions to SaveWater@tampa.gov.

 EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES
COMMUNITY WATER WISE AWARDS
Subscribe to Save the Drop!, a monthly e-newsletter from the Tampa Water Department.

Stay connected and be the first to know about upcoming events, workshops, contests, and more! Subscribe or view previous newsletters.

External Links Disclaimer - This page may contain external links marked by icon.