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 Registation