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County Extension Service Offering Course Exploring Natural Resource Issues

For immediate release: Date: 1-24-2007
Contact: Alyssa Dodd, 561-233-1725

The Palm Beach County Cooperative Extension Service and Grassy Waters Preserve are teaming up to provide an exciting continuing education course dealing with South Florida natural resource issues. Environmental professionals new to Florida and all interested citizens who would like to learn about our natural resources in a fun and discussion-oriented classroom are invited to attend.

Each class will be devoted to a specific natural resource topic. During the six-week course, participants will interact with guest speakers, explore local case studies, and participate in class discussions.

Date	Topic
February 6	Introduction to South Florida
February 13	Lake Okeechobee
February 20	Everglades Restoration
February 27	Invasive Exotic Species
March 6	Sustainable Agriculture
March 13	Endangered Species

Who	PBC Cooperative Extension and Grassy Waters Preserve
What	Natural Resource Issues Facing South Florida
Where	Grassy Waters Preserve North Side: Everglades Pavilion 8537 Northlake Blvd. West Palm Beach 561-804-4980
When	Tuesdays, 7-8:30 p.m., February 6 – March 13

There is a registration fee of $50 for the entire six-week course (course materials are included) OR $10 per class. For more information and to register, please contact Alyssa Dodd, Agricultural and Natural Resources Extension Educator, Palm Beach County Extension, 561-233-1725, ADodd@ifas.ufl.edu.