Florida Yards and Neighborhoods
The Florida Yards and Neighborhoods Program is designed to educate homeowners and other community members about the techniques and benefits of Florida-friendly landscaping with the help of 9 Florida Yard Principles.
Are you just getting started withFYN?
- Getting Started
- FYN Introduction & Partners
- FYN Residential Program
- Classroom Corner
For past registered class participants only.
Resources for Builder/Developers and Community Associations:
Interested in learning more ...
- Events and Workshops
- Landscape Assistance
- Printer-Friendly Publications
- EDIS Publications
- Rain Barrels
Do you want to have your yard recognized?
Other related information:
- Backyard Wildlife Habitat
- Demonstration Garden
- 'Cultivating Kids' Grant
- Mobile Irrigation Lab
- FAQ
- Related Resources
- Take Our Survey!
FYN in Manatee County is partially funded through a grant
from the Manasota Basin of the Southwest Florida Water Management District.

Contacts
Kurt Rowe
FYN Residential Coordinator
(941) 722-4524, ext. 237

District Takes Steps
to Mitigate Drought
Rain Barrel Class

Learn how to capture rain water for outdoor irrigation.
Composting Class
Learn the basics of home composting.
Related Resources
- FloridaYards.org
- Florida Dept of Environmental Protection
- Environmental Protection Commission
- NRCS - Manasota Service Center
- Tampa Bay Estuary Program
- Sarasota Bay Estuary Program
- Southwest Florida Water Management District




