Environmental Education Workshops

Upcoming Workshops: Transform Your Yard with Our FREE Hands-On Workshop Series

Ready to make your Florida landscape thrive? Join Amy Franqui, a Duval County Master Gardener with UF/IFAS Extension, for our "HOW Series" (Hands-On Workshops). You'll get practical Florida-Friendly Landscaping™ tips and tricks you can apply right away!

Workshop Schedule:

  • September 4, 2025 at 6 PM: Catch the Rain & Save the Drain. Discover how to set up a DIY rain barrel to conserve water, benefiting both the environment and your wallet!

  • October 2, 2025 at 6 PM: Outsmart Pests & Protect the Rest. Learn to create your own mosquito dunk bucket – a simple and safe method to stop mosquitoes before they hatch.

  • November 6, 2025 at 6 PM: Start Strong So Plants Last Long. Amy will guide you through the complete planting process, from prepping to planting your nursery pots for long-term success.

Attend Your Way!

Whether you're in Duval County or beyond, these workshops are free and open to all!

  • In-Person: Join us at the City of Atlantic Beach Commission Chamber, 800 Seminole Road.

  • Online: Watch live or later at www.coab.us/live.

Have questions? Reach out to info@coab.us.

Past Program Videos

Catch up on our past environmental education programs.

2023

  • Tree Plotter Canopy Software (March 2023 Program) -- Watch the March video / Passcode: vsfx+9e+
  • Duval County’s Resilience Data, Plan & Tools (April 2023 Program) -- Watch the April video / Passcode: P*9f8G86
  • Waste, Recycling, Composting & More Panel (May 2023 Program) -- Watch the May video / Passcode: inW$BAu7
  • Enhancing Biodiversity in Your Backyard (June 2023 Program) -- Watch the June video / Passcode: K%*n8LwH
  • Status of Electric Vehicles & Role of TPO and Clean Cities (July 2023 Program) -- Watch the July video / Passcode: z6@$dBfg
  • Environmental & Social Benefits of Trees Including Preservation (September 2023 Program) –  Watch the September video / Passcode: 5ma7o@Km

2024

2025