Florida Yards and Neighborhoods will hold an introductory class Saturday, April 14, from 9 a.m. to noon at the Eco-Living Center at Rutenberg Park, at 6490 South Pointe Blvd., Fort Myers. The cost is $8 per household.

Participants will learn the nine principles to having a Florida friendly yard. Topics to be covered include hurricane resistant trees and plants, as well as proper maintenance, efficient irrigation, proper mulching and techniques to save money and obtain a beautiful and healthy yard.

The class is taught by Lee County Extension staff and master gardeners. The program is sponsored by Lee County Extension and the Florida Yards & Neighborhoods Program.

To register for the class, go to: lee.ifas.ufl.edu and scroll down and click on icon WebTRAC.

For more information abou the class, call 533-7514.