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 the 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. 

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 three programs will include a special Florida Master Naturalist certificate and pin.

If you have any questions, you may contract Roger DeBruler Jr.
at 941.764.4342 or you can register at the following link:
FMNP Registation