UF IFAS Extension Flagler County

05/22/2026

There are two spots left in the Florida Master Naturalist Program Coastal Shoreline Restoration course taking place in June! This course focuses on marsh, mangrove, and oyster ecology and restoration. It is co-taught by our multicounty Sea Florida Sea Grant agent in Flagler/Volusia and the FSG Agent in Brevard County and involves both online learning and two field-based days in Volusia and Brevard.

Find the full course details and well as registration on the FMNP website at https://conference.ifas.ufl.edu/fmnp/CR26-02hybrid.php

05/20/2026

The ocean can be a…. ouch, what was that?! During the first webinar of the 2026 Florida SEE Webinar Series, you will learn all about the science of stinging saltwater organisms in Florida. After this presentation, viewers will be able to identify some common stinging culprits, learn sting prevention/first aid and find out why they sting in the first place! Reasons why critters sting varies from capturing prey to defense, and the mechanisms can be as interesting as the diversity of critters themselves.

Register online at https://www.floridasee.org/events/florida-see-webinar-marine-things-that-sting-1

The first webinar for the 2026 Florida Society for Ethical Ecotourism series is coming up next month! Join us on Wednesday, June 17 at 7pm to learn all about Marine Things That Sting with Florida Sea Grant Extension Agent Mike Sipos.

Register online at https://www.floridasee.org/events/florida-see-webinar-marine-things-that-sting-1

05/13/2026

The Florida Society for Ethical Ecotourism has posted their 2026 webinar series - the majority of these presentations are from UF/IFAS Extension Faculty from around the state! Register online at https://www.floridasee.org/education

The Florida Society for Ethical Ecotourism's 2026 Webinar Series beings next month! Join us on the third Wednesday of the month at 7pm for engaging presentations from specialists around the state.

Whether you are an ecotourism provider or just a Florida adventurer, you will learn interesting and valuable information about our wildlife, ecosystems, and best practices to enjoy nature while keeping both you and it safe. The series is free and open to all, just visit https://www.floridasee.org/education to register!

05/01/2026

Flagler County elementary teachers! Don’t miss this opportunity! Sign up now for the 2026-2027 school year!

Florida Teachers — Don’t Miss This!

Registration is now open for the 2026–2027 A Land Remembered: Where Cattle, Conservation, and Beef Come Together classroom program.

This free, standards-based 6-week unit brings Florida history, ranching, and conservation to life through engaging, ready-to-teach lessons and real-world connections.

Includes a live Virtual Ranch Experience with Florida ranchers.

Bring meaningful, place-based learning into your classroom.

Register your class today:
https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/R3CFNXgWiK

Photo: Bridget Stice, UF/IFAS

05/01/2026

Please take note of our office hours for next week.

Our team will be participating in professional development and our hours will be temporarily adjusted. We appreciate your understanding and look forward to returning with new ideas and resources to better serve our community.

Thank you for your support!

04/23/2026

Look at that beautiful seagrass! Join Florida Sea Grant for a virtual presentation on Wednesday, April 29 at 7pm to learn about the ecology of seagrass in the Indian River Lagoon, including the Mosquito Lagoon just south of us in Volusia County. We will also discuss the upcoming Eyes on Seagrass Blitz taking place in May and how you can get involved with improving our understanding of the status of seagrass if you ever like to go fishing, boating, or paddling down in the lagoon.
Register online at https://SeagrassWebinar.eventbrite.com

04/20/2026

Great educational opportunity on Tuesday for anyone up for a road trip down to New Smyrna Beach! (or if you prefer to learn from the comfort of your own home, there is also a virtual option the following Wednesday!

Join us tomorrow, Tuesday, April 21st from 2-3pm at the Marine Discovery Center in New Smyrna Beach for a presentation on the Eyes on Seagrass program in the Indian River Lagoon! Whether you just want to learn about the ecology of seagrasses in our lagoon or how to participate in the citizen science Eyes on Seagrass Blitz this May, all are welcome to attend!

If you cannot make it in person next Tuesday but are interested in hearing the presentation, we will also offer a virtual option on Wednesday, April 29 at 7pm. Please register for the virtual option at https://SeagrassWebinar.eventbrite.com

Join us tomorrow, Tuesday, April 21st from 2-3pm at the Marine Discovery Center in New Smyrna Beach for a presentation on the Eyes on Seagrass program in the Indian River Lagoon! Whether you just want to learn about the ecology of seagrasses in our lagoon or how to participate in the citizen science Eyes on Seagrass Blitz this May, all are welcome to attend!

If you cannot make it in person next Tuesday but are interested in hearing the presentation, we will also offer a virtual option on Wednesday, April 29 at 7pm. Please register for the virtual option at https://SeagrassWebinar.eventbrite.com

04/11/2026

Our friends at the Friends of Volusia County Florida Master Naturalist Program are also up here at the Turtle Fest, it’s a great day out here so come say hi to FMNP and our Sea Grant program!

Come visit our Friends of Volusia Florida Master Naturalist Program group at the Turtle Fest at Veteran’s Park in Flagler Beach today from 10am-4pm!

04/11/2026

Come see our UF IFAS Extension Florida Sea Grant Program at Turtle Fest at Veteran’s Park in Flagler Beach today from 10am - 4pm! We have some fun turtle activities for you to learn about our sea turtles and our programs.

04/08/2026

Come stop by Turtle Fest this Saturday - our Florida Sea Grant Agent will be set up with some educational activities for you to learn about our local species of sea turtles!

We are excited to see everyone next Saturday!!!