By-Line: Carolyn Kovacs, M.S. Florida Sea Grant Extension Agent
The UF/IFAS Extension Flagler County Office will offer its Florida 101 program this September. Florida 101 is an introduction to Florida designed for both new and seasoned residents of Flagler County who are interested in learning about the ecology of Florida, how to best take advantage of
our unique climate, flora, and fauna, and how to protect it.
The four-week course will cover a wide range of topics including: Florida weather and ecosystems, beach dynamics and safety, identification of interesting native organisms and potential pests, what kinds of plants will grow best in Florida yards, agriculture in Flagler County, and how to be a
responsible Florida resident. The course also includes a guided ecology walk and tour of the historic lodge at Princess Place Preserve.
This course will meet on four consecutive Tuesdays: September 9,16, 23, and 30 th from 9 am – 12 pm. Classes take place at the UF/IFAS Extension Office in Bunnell, except for week two, which meets at Princess Place Preserve. The course has a fee of $45 per person. Interested participants can find more details and register through Eventbrite at https://tinyurl.com/Florida101-2025. Please contact Carolyn Kovacs, Florida Sea Grant Agent for UF/IFAS Extension Flagler County at (386) 437-7464 or via email at c.kovacs@ufl.edu with any questions.
