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4 • JUNE 2020 - Senior Voice of Hernando County
ADVENTURE who need them,” she said. “I trash bags full.” Although she has never been in

continued from page 3 taught my grandson to make For her 60th birthday in No- danger, she carries bear spray
them, too. He does as well as and other safety items with her
After volunteering as a Master me.” vember, Theresa plans to do on her hikes.
Gardener for several years, a two-week hike of Florida

Theresa applied for, and got, a Theresa continues learning trails. “I feel secure as a woman hik-
position as the receptionist/sec- and giving. Although she has “My goal is to hike 100 miles,” ing alone. I’ve never had any
retary in the Hernando County traveled on hiking trips around she said. “I don’t want to rush; problems in the woods,” she
Extension office. the country and in Europe, I plan to enjoy nature and take said.
she enjoys shorter hikes in the
The coronavirus pandemic has Tampa Bay area. Claiming lots of photos.” “I’ve been so blessed.”
led Theresa to more experienc- that picking up garbage is her
es. She’s used her Master Gar- “hobby,” she joins Extension
dener training to plant a large and Coastal Cleanups, and al- Free virtual classes

vegetable garden (“my victory ways bring bags with her when
garden”) in her yard. And, with she hikes.
the help of her grandson, she’s on Florida-Friendly
made and donated more than “I love finding off-the-wall
trails all around Tampa Bay,
70 protective masks. and I always pick up garbage Landscaping

“I saw an elderly lady in the when I do these short hikes,”
store with a paper bag on her she said. “People start helping The Hernando County Florida-Friendly Landscaping (FFL)

face. I thought, ‘we can do bet- me when they see me. One program offers classes and workshops year-round to help
ter than this.’ I’ve given masks time, I came across a homeless residents learn how to save time, money, and water when
to co-workers, shipped them to man and he helped me. By the maintaining their lawns and gardens. Free virtual classes via
New York to friends and fam- time we finished, we had five Facebook Live and Zoom are now being offered for residents
ily, and give them to people to enjoy in the comfort of their homes.
V
Residents can participate by following FFL on Facebook at
S SENIOR ENIOR VOICEOICE www.Facebook.com/HernandoFFLProgram or by specific

instructions listed below. Videos will also be available on
Facebook after the class has been recorded.

learn which types of trees perform well in storm situations
www.seniorvoicehernando.com Tree-mendous Storm Prep, June 4, 10 a.m. - Participants will
The Senior Voice in Hernando County is a monthly Here are just a few of the many many and which types fail. Potential problem situations and how to
community newspaper targeted toward adults 55 & older. locations to pick up a Senior Voice. mitigate them before the storm will also be discussed.
Walmart on Spring Hill Dr.

Locally owned & operated. Rain Gardens, June 10, 10 a.m. - Rain gardens are a practical
Publishers – Jim and DonnaVavala Walmart on US 19 in Spring Hill way to prevent stormwater runoff, help reduce pollution
entering our waterways and attract pollinators to our yard.
Editor – Megan Carella The YMCA on Mariner Participants will learn tips and techniques to contain the rain in

Graphic Design – Jake VanHook beauty and style.

Advertising Coordinators - Jim Dean, Betty Dean Doc’s Diner on Cortez & Mariner Ten Practical Steps to a Florida-Friendly Yard, June 17, 10

Sales- Shelley Ketchum, Lisa Nash Walgreens at Glen Lakes a.m. - Florida-Friendly Landscaping is low maintenance and
Distribution - Jennifer Jernigan simple but sometimes it may seem overwhelming to get started
on something new. In this class, participants will discuss how
Publix in Brooksville on Cortez making small changes can have big impact in our yards and for

To advertise or get information: call Main Street Eatery downtown the environment.

352-277-6309 Brooksville Hummingbird and Butterfly Garden Virtual Field Trip, June

24, 9 a.m. - Join Native Plant Expert Rita Grant virtually
To submit photos or articles send to – P.O. Box 15622 Brooksville, FL. 34604 Or email to – seniorvoice99@gmail.com at her home as she shows participants plants that attract
Reproduction of any part of the Senior Voice in Hernando County without written permission hummingbirds and butterflies and how to incorporate them

from Publisher is prohibited. Copyright @ 2020 by Lynn Haven Ledger LLC. into your landscape.