Lee County

January 20 - February 24, 2025
Registration closes at Noon on January 15, 2025
(Course Code: M25-01)

Instructors Information

Lead and Point of Contact: David Outerbridge, County Extension Director
Organization: UF/IFAS Extension Lee County
Phone: 239-533-7505
Email: douterbridge@ufl.edu

Associates: Matthew Rudd, Ranger and Nathan Torres, Ranger

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Course Guidelines

Covid-19 safety precautions:

In light of the latest CDC updates and guidance from UF health experts, we no longer require masks during in-person FMNP activities but welcome masks for those who wish to wear them and voice support for those who do.

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 (via 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:

• Downloaded the most recent Zoom application to your 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

Classroom Presentations

Class on Days 1-9 and 12 will be live online via Zoom. Days 10 and 11 will be held in-person at two different locations: listed in the agenda. In the classroom, it might be very warm or very cool—please, dress accordingly.Instructors will provide detailed directions via email prior to the first class and ongoing throughout class prior to each field trip/new location. Please contact instructor if you have any questions.

In-Person Field Trips:
Locations and times 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.
•Water is Required to be Carried with You – No Exceptions.
• Required: Always Wear Close-toed Shoes. The field trails are not always level or easy to travel; some plants have thorns; there may be poison ivy; fire ants, etc. Open-toed shoes are not acceptable to be worn in the field.

• It might be very hot and/or wet on our field trips—please, dress accordingly.