Florida Master Naturalist Freshwater Wetlands Module
Freshwater Wetlands Module
Monday, October 28, 2024
8:00am - 3:00pm Eastern Naples, Florida
Location Details
Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary, 375 Sanctuary Road, Naples FL 34120
375 Sanctuary Road West, Naples, 34120, FL
Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary is teaching the Freshwater Wetlands Module of the Florida Master Naturalist Class. a 40 hour class that begins on Oct, 28, includes: Oct 30, Nov. 1, Nov. 4, Nov. 8, Nov 13, and ends on Nov. 21 You can download a pdf of the schedule from the registration page.
To find out more click the registration link.
The Florida Master Naturalist Program (FMNP) is an adult education program developed by the University of Florida and provided by participating organizations, such as Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary. FMNP training will benefit any 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, ecotourism guides, and others.
The mission of the Florida Master Naturalist Program (FMNP) is to promote awareness, understanding, and respect of Florida's natural world among Florida's citizens and visitors. The FMNP teaches those who teach others about Florida's unique ecosystems and wildlife. FMNP Instructors teach participants about Florida's environment using science-based information and interpretive techniques that prepare participants to share their knowledge with others. In turn, FMNP graduates share their knowledge and foster principles of sustainability, connectivity, and biodiversity to assist others to understand and respect Florida's natural world as a community to which we all belong.
- Any adult (18 years of age or older) interested in learning more about Florida’s unique natural history
- Volunteers and employees at parks, nature centers, museums, historical sites, and any facility or organization that provides environmental education programs
- Ecotour guides and natural resource professionals who wish to enhance their knowledge or programs
- Teachers and professionals who wish to acquire educational contact hours for continuing education