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Classes begin Monday, February 25, 2008!!
The
Florida Master Naturalist Program (FMNP) is an adult education program
developed by the University of Florida (UF) and provided by participating
organizations. FMNP training will benefit persons interested in learning
more about Florida’s environment, seeking educational contact hours, or
wishing to increase their knowledge for use in education programs as
volunteers, employees, and ecotourism guides. The program includes courses
in three subject areas – Freshwater Wetlands, Coastal Systems and Upland
Habitats.
In the Coastal Module you will learn through classroom, field trip, and
practical experience, and be provided instruction on the general ecology,
habitats, vegetation types, wildlife, and conservation issues of th coastal
environments in Florida - Coastal Uplands, Estuarine, and Nearshore Marine
Environments. The program also addresses societies role in coastal areas,
develops naturalist interpretation skills, and discusses environmental
ethics.
Coastal Module More Info
Each module is a stand alone program and graduates of each program are
recognized (certificates of achievement, pins) as Coastal, Wetlands, or
Upland naturalists. Special recognition for completion of all 3 programs
will include a special Florida Master Naturalist certificate and pin.
Our classes are on Mondays from 9:00am until 1:00pm, February 25, 2008, and will
run until March 31, 2008, with field trips on Thursday mornings.
Class Curriculum.
If you have any questions,
you may contract Roger DeBruler Jr. at 941.764.4340 or you can register at
the following link:
FMNP
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