UF/IFAS Extension
Lee County
Our mission is to respond to Lee County issues and needs through customized education and training in agriculture & natural resources, horticulture, 4-H youth development, marine education, Florida yards and neighborhoods, and family and consumer sciences.
Contact
lee@ifas.ufl.edu
(239) 533-4312
3410 Palm Beach Blvd
Fort Myers, FL 33916
Hours
Monday - Friday
8am - 5pm
Florida-Friendly Gardening Therapy
For a while, I was OK with COVID. Not happy, but you could say “average
01/27/2021
Lee County 4-H: FAQ
Lee County 4-H: Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is 4-H?
A: 4-H is a non-formal, practical educational program for youth. It is the youth development program of UF/IFAS Extension
05/27/2021
What's Going on in Florida
Event: Green Industry Best Management Practice – Mar 20th, 2019 – North Fort Myers Recreation Center
The GI‐BMP class is required if you apply fertilizer or maintain landscapes as a primary business in Lee County. This six hour class includes pre and post‐tests
01/25/2019
New Equine Course Available!
Equine Academy
New Self-Paced Online Course Available for Horse Owners!
Whether you are an avid horseman or just recently got your first horse, we have a course for you! This in-depth course covers the five core areas of owning a horse: pastures, nutrition, health, safety, and horsemanship. For just $10 you will have access to over 30 pages of content, from presentations, to articles, videos, and other reference materials
05/27/2021
Lee County 4-H: 2021 County Events
Lee County 4-H
County Events
April 10th, 2021
Hybrid Event for the 2020-2021 Year
Welcome!
We are excited to offer you a new twist on County Events for the 2020-2021 Year. To better accommodate all our youth and families, we are bringing you a modified way to participate! Many of the contests available on the county level this year are available in either
03/23/2021
Having A Record Year? Lee County 4-H Performance Standard Awards and Guidelines
Have you ever questioned why turning in Record Books at the end of the year was a thing in 4-H?
A lot of unspoken hours and hard work goes into youth's completion of their 4-H Projects. Performance Standard Awards are a way to not only gain recognition for completing 4-H activities, but implement careful planning and development that enhances a youth's personal growth and life skills
03/10/2021
For the Record: Livestock Record Book Help Guide Series
With the excitement of fair right around the corner, comes the reality of preparation. Youth are starting to work with their animals more frequently, gather their show supplies, and put the final touches on their record books
02/04/2021
Dig-in to school gardens on June 17 with our School Garden Workshop 2021
As we complete another school year and segway into summer we celebrate our school gardens with our annual school garden workshop. Join us on June 17 as we dig in to school gardens! Our most requested topics are here: composting, worms, pollinators, bugs, and how to be Florida Friendly in our school gardens
06/10/2021
