Sep 8, 2008

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 

DATE:  September 8, 2008                           

CONTACT:    Stephen H. Brown, Lee County Extension, (239) 533-7514

WHEN:      Friday, September 19, 2008, 9:00 a.m. to NOON 

WHAT:       Palm Identification 

WHO CAN COME: Open to the Public , $10.

WHERE HELD:  Lee County Extension, 3406 Palm Beach Blvd., Fort Myers.  Exit 141 (Palm Beach Blvd.) off I-75.  Go 3.5 miles west.  We are on the left, inside Terry Park. 

WHY:  To learn detailed characteristics of 26 commonly grown south Florida palms.  Culturally, what to plant, where to plant, pruning, and more will be covered. 

HOW TO GET MORE INFORMATION: For application and more information, contact Stephen Brown at (239) 461-7513, or visit our website at http://lee.ifas.ufl.edu/hort/gardenhome.shtml 

Please note:  Florida has a very broad public records law.  Most written communications to or from County Employees and Officials regarding County business are public records available to the public and media upon request.  Your e-mail communication may be subject to public disclosure.

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