Lee County
January 12 - February 16, 2027
Registration closes at 10:00 am on January 6, 2027
(Course Code: E27-01)
Field Trip (In Person).
Instructors Information
Lead and Point of Contact: David Outerbridge, County Extension Director
Organization: UF/IFAS Extension Lee County
Phone: 941-323-0017
Email: douterbridge@ufl.edu
Associates: Matthew Rudd and Nathan Torres, Park Rangers with Lee County Parks and Recreation
Tentative Course Agenda
Open the PDF below to view the full agenda for this course.
(Any elements listed as 'TBD' are updated on a rolling basis.)
Course Guidelines
Attendance Policy:
- You cannot miss more than 4.75 hours (20% of the 40 contact hours) This is a FMNP policy and cannot be modified by the Instructor.
- To receive certification, the 4.75 hours or less missed must be made up by completing an assignment of equal time and content. Approval of the Instructor is required.
- If total hours missed exceeds 4.75 hours, certification is not possible regardless of material made up.
- All absences should be discussed with the instructor in advance. In case of emergencies, please notify Instructor as soon as possible.
Live Online Meeting indicates when you are required to be online (Zoom) at the designated time to participate in course presentations, discussions, and activities. Attendance will be taken by the instructor. To participate, you must have:
• Zoom application downloaded to their personal computer (https://zoom.us/)
• An internet connection suitable for live streaming (wired or wireless)
• Headset, or speakers and microphone (most laptops have this included)
• Web camera (most laptops have this included)
• A quiet location where you will not be disturbed
On Your Own describes required course activities you are expected to complete on your own prior to the next Live Online Meeting time.
In-Person/Field Trip Locations & Times are subject to change due to unforeseen circumstances. It is the participant’s responsibility to verify meeting information. Transportation and lunches are not included. Times do not include travel time required to drive to meeting locations.
Registration E-Mail:
• Please register with the e-mail you plan on using during class. Also link it as a Google e-mail for sharing information and using Google Drive during class. This is where all forms, materials and assignments will be shared.
On Your Own: Describes required course activities you are expected to complete on your own prior to the next Live Online Meeting time.
Registration will open in November. Complete the 2027 course interest form to receive an email when it is activated.
Please Note: Recommend using a tablet, laptop, or PC with Chrome and/or Firefox installed when viewing and registering.
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