Cooperative Extension Agricultural Programs & Services

The Cooperative Extension and Environmental Education Division include UF/IFAS Cooperative Extension and the Oxbow Eco-Center.  Both organizations are focused on providing education, training and assistance to the citizens of St. Lucie County. The St. Lucie County Cooperative Extension Office provides assistance and services to County residents in the following areas:

4H HorsesAgriculture

  • Citrus,
  • Commercial Horticulture,
  • Pesticide Training,
  • Beef Cattle,
  • Horses

Environment

  • Natural Resources,
  • Master Naturalist Program

IFAS GreenhouseFamily and Consumer Sciences

  • Food & Nutrition Information Center,
  • Nutrition Reading List
  • Hurricane House

4-H Youth Development

  • Leaders & Volunteers,
  • Photo Gallery,
  • Newsletters,
  • 4-H Advisory Committee

Lawn & Garden

  • Master Gardener Program,
  • Florida Yards & Neighborhoods,
  • Environmental Horticulture

For more information Click here to visit the University of Florida’s IFAS Cooperative Extension web site.

 

The Oxbow Eco-Center is an environmental learning facility located on a 225-acre preserve on the North Fork of the St. Lucie River.  The Center houses an Exhibit Hall, Oxbow Eco-CenterDiscovery Room and Gift Shop.  The exhibit takes you on an underwater journey down the St. Lucie Estuary and its array of fish, reptiles, amphibians, birds and mammals. The Discovery Room contains live animals and books were visitors can learn more about the wildlife in the area.  The preserve contains several miles of hiking trails and boardwalks which lead to the river and back. The Oxbow Eco-center also offers nature programs, school field trips, a homeschool corner and tips on sustainable living.

 

The Oxbow Eco-Center is located at:

5400 N. E. St. James Drive
Pt. St. Lucie, FL 34983
(772) 785-5833
Fax (772) 785-5834
oxbow@stlucieco.org

For more information, click here to visit the Oxbow Eco-Center’s web page.

 

 

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