Instructor: Maxine Hunter Course #: IFA113 Time: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
This class meets 1 time on: Th, 7/21/2022
Members: Free; Non-Members: $5
Location: Cypress Hall Seats Available: 9
July in Florida is hot, our reptiles and amphibians may be looking for a it of relief. Learn to identify common reptiles and amphibians and which ones may be harmful to you or your pets.
Join the UF/IFAS Extension Marion County Ag & Natural Resource Agent to learn about wildlife, natural resources, and agriculture in Marion County.
Instructor: Maxine Hunter Course #: IFA171 Time: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
This class meets 1 time on: Th, 9/8/2022
Members: Free; Non-Members: $5
Location: Live Oak Hall Seats Available: 42
Join us to learn about the status of our Florida bear populations, how they move around our urban neighborhoods and how to prevent nuisance issues. We will discuss appropriate concerns as well as resources to support our local black bears.
Join the UF/IFAS Extension Marion County Ag & Natural Resource Agent to learn about wildlife, natural resources, and agriculture in Marion County.
Instructor: Maxine Hunter Course #: IFA172 Time: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
This class meets 1 time on: Th, 10/13/2022
Members: Free; Non-Members: $5
Location: Room 4 Seats Available: 2
Wild hogs can be very problematic and can cause thousands of dollars in damage overnight. This course will discuss the biology of wild hogs in Florida, resources that may attract them and methods of control.
Join the UF/IFAS Extension Marion County Ag & Natural Resource Agent to learn about wildlife, natural resources, and agriculture in Marion County.
Instructor: Maxine Hunter Course #: IFA174 Time: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
This class meets 1 time on: Th, 12/8/2022
Members: Free; Non-Members: $5
Location: Cypress Hall Seats Available: 30
Bats provide many ecological benefits in Florida including assisting with mosquito and insect pest control. Join in to learn more about bat species that may be inconspicuously flying around your neighborhood.
Join the UF/IFAS Extension Marion County Ag & Natural Resource Agent to learn about wildlife, natural resources, and agriculture in Marion County.
Instructor: Kristin Mitchell Course #: PET201 Time: 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
This class meets 6 times: M, 8/1/2022 - 9/12/2022
No class Sept. 5.
Members: $98; Non-Members: $103
Room: Room 5 Seats Available: 1
A well trained dog is an even better best friend. This 6-week course will help you and your dog learn to communicate better and teach basic skills that will give you confidence that you can handle your dog in and out of the home.
Note: All participant dogs must be on a leash, at least 6 months old and up to date on all vaccinations. No more than one dog per handler, but there may be multiple handlers per dog.
Enjoy a morning at Silver Springs State Park learning about the natural and cultural/historical resources of the area. Group will meet at the archway (main entrance off Rt 40). Participants will spend the morning with a Park Ranger to learn about the importance of the Silver River, starting near the head spring.
After a Glass Bottom Boat tour, they will walk along the Ross Allen Boardwalk and Blue Trail to take a tram ride through the Sandhill Natural Community, with the last stop at the Silver River Museum. After the museum, they will tram back to the main entrance. Participants should wear comfortable walking shoes and must be able to walk at least one mile, some on uneven ground, and will meet at the Entry Arch to Silver Springs State Park, Route 40 entrance.
Enjoy a morning at Silver Springs State Park learning about the natural and cultural/historical resources of the area. Group will meet at the archway (main entrance off Rt 40). Participants will spend the morning with a Park Ranger to learn about the importance of the Silver River, starting near the head spring.
After a Glass Bottom Boat tour, they will walk along the Ross Allen Boardwalk and Blue Trail to take a tram ride through the Sandhill Natural Community, with the last stop at the Silver River Museum. After the museum, they will tram back to the main entrance. Participants should wear comfortable walking shoes and must be able to walk at least one mile, some on uneven ground, and will meet at the Entry Arch to Silver Springs State Park, Route 40 entrance.
Enjoy a morning at Silver Springs State Park learning about the natural and cultural/historical resources of the area. Group will meet at the archway (main entrance off Rt 40). Participants will spend the morning with a Park Ranger to learn about the importance of the Silver River, starting near the head spring.
After a Glass Bottom Boat tour, they will walk along the Ross Allen Boardwalk and Blue Trail to take a tram ride through the Sandhill Natural Community, with the last stop at the Silver River Museum. After the museum, they will tram back to the main entrance. Participants should wear comfortable walking shoes and must be able to walk at least one mile, some on uneven ground, and will meet at the Entry Arch to Silver Springs State Park, Route 40 entrance.
Instructor: Thomas Sweeney Course #: EPW107 Time: 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
This class meets 2 times: W, 10/5/2022 & 10/12/2022
The original class date has changed. The first class meets at MTP, the second class meets at OBS. The second class meeting time is subject to change, based upon OBS schedule.
Members: $48; Non-Members: $53
Room: Room 3 Seats Available: 4
We live in "The horse capital of the world." Join Thomas Sweeney owner of Port Royal Racing, who is also working press for Tampa Bay Downs and a multi-state licensed professional horseman.
Part 1 of this 2 part course will cover the basics from breeding to the starting gate! In Part 2 we will attend a Thoroughbred auction at the world famous Ocala Breeders Sales where many of these equine athletes will fetch upwards of $1,000,000! Tom will "escort" you "backstage" at the sales! This is a great primer on "The Sport of Kings...and Queens!
Instructor: Lisa Didier Course #: HIS533 Time: 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
This class meets 1 time on: M, 10/10/2022
Members: $14; Non-Members: $19
Location: Room 4 Seats Available: 14
Participants will hear about true stories of pets and wild animals that have saved lives and help humans in danger. Also covered will be bizarre cases of murder committed by a peacock, an ostrich, and a monkey.
Instructor: Norm Lantz, James Shuman Course #: SCI118 Time: 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
This class meets 2 times: Tu, 10/25/2022 & 11/1/2022
The first class will meet at MTP; the second class will be a boat ride from 8:30am - 11:30am. Directions will be provided on the first day of class.
Member: $53, Non-Member: $58
Room: Room 4 Seats Available: 8
This class features a three-hour birding boat ride with an experienced river boat Captain. We start with a classroom session to discuss at all the birds we hope to see. The Rainbow is a "treasure trove" of water/wading birds. The Upper Withlacoochee offers a different look at "old Florida," as well as the more "modern" appearance and even more birds! Enjoy up close and personal views of magnificent birds with great photo opportunities.
Instructor: Norm Lantz, James Shuman Course #: EPW141 Time: 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
This class meets 2 times: Tu, 11/29/2022 & 12/6/2022
Members: $25; Non-Members: $30
Room: Room 4 Seats Available: 16
If you are new to birding or new to Florida, this course is for you! Birding in Florida is different from any other birding experience. The birds are different, there are lots of them – especially wading and water birds – and they are harder to attract. This course will cover all the basics such as: How to attract birds to your back yard; recommended use and type of feeders, water, houses and habitat, squirrel proofing your feeders (Yes, It can be done); and how to identify all your new-found feathered friends. Information on field guides and optics also included. Lots of information on birding opportunities and local birding organizations with time for questions at the end of each session. Fun and enlightening.
For this Distance Learning Course, the instructor's presentation is pre-recorded. This course is delivered via the Internet.
The course link and instructions will appear on the order receipt. An electronic device with internet connection is required.
Course #: WIL104 Instructor: Cat Hannan Available on: 7/1/2022 Until: 12/25/2022 Time: Available 24/7
Members: Free; Non-Members: Free
This course provides a collection of pre-recorded wildlife presentations from biologists and other professionals from the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission. You can view these recordings any time with an internet-connected device for the entire term. Your registration receipt contains the information you need to connect to the recordings. Best of all, it's free!
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A well trained dog is an even better best friend. This 6-week course will help you and your dog learn to communicate better and teach basic skills that will give you confidence that you can handle your dog in and out of the home.
This course provides a collection of pre-recorded wildlife presentations from biologists and other professionals from the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission. You can view these recordings any time with an internet-connected device for the entire term. Your registration receipt contains the information you need to connect to the recordings. Best of all, it's free!
