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St. Lucie County
March 13 - April 12 , 2024
Registration closes at Noon on March 8, 2024
(Course Code: fs24-06)
and in-person field trips.
In-Person Class Facility
UF/IFAS Extension St. Lucie County: Classroom
8400 Picos Road, Fort Pierce, FL, 34945
Instructors Information
Lead and Point of Contact: Ken Gioeli, Extension Agent IV/Natural Resources & Environment
Organization: UF/IFAS Extension St. Lucie County
Phone: (772) 462-1627
Email: ktgioeli@ufl.edu
Website: sfyl.ifas.ufl.edu/stlucie/
Guest Leads: Wren Underwood, H Program Specialist and Stormwater Educator, UF/IFAS Extension St. Lucie County;
and Amanda Thompson, The Nature Conservancy, Center for Conservation Initiatives
Associates: Michael Sipos, Extension Agent, UF/IFAS Extension Collier County; Andrea Lazzari, County Extension Director,
UF/IFAS Extension Indian River County; and Eva Ries, One More Generation
Assistants: John Nelson, The Audubon Moment; and Mina Shehee
Tentative Course Agenda
Open the PDF below to view the full agenda for this course.
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 8 hours (20% of the 40 contact hours) This is a FMNP policy and cannot be modified by the Instructor.
- To receive certification, the 8 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 8 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:
This describes required course activities you are expected to complete on your own prior to the next Live Online meeting time.
Please Note: Recommend using a tablet, laptop, or PC with Chrome and/or Firefox installed when viewing and registering.
Have any questions? Please read through our Frequently Asked Questions page.