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Coastal Shoreline Restoration

Master Naturalist Coastal Shoreline Restoration Course Begins March 17, 2022


January 5, 2022

REGISTRATION OPEN FOR THE UF/IFAS FLORIDA MASTER NATURALIST COASTAL SHORELINE RESTORATION 100% ONLINE COURSE The UF/ IFAS St Lucie, Martin and Escambia County Extension offices are collaborating on the upcoming Florida Master Naturalist Program ... READ MORE

Category: Coasts & Marine, Conservation, Natural Resources, Water
Tags: Coastal Shoreline Restoration, Living Shorelines, Marine, Master Naturalist, Masternaturalist
Roseate Spoonbill

Florida Master Naturalist 20th Anniversary Graduate Spotlight on John Nelson-Creator of the Audubon Moment


August 11, 2021

We’re highlighting all things Florida Master Naturalist Program (FMNP) in 2021 as the program marks its 20th anniversary. Learn more about FMNP, view the first blog post here. This blog features my interview with Florida Master Naturalist ... READ MORE

Category: Conservation, Home Landscapes, Natural Resources, Wildlife
Tags: Audubon, Audubon Moment, Bird, Florida Master Naturalist, Florida Master Naturalist Program, FMNP, John Nelson, Master Naturalist, Natural Resources

Master Naturalist program inspires action on environment


July 30, 2021

Once upon a time, the Blackwater River was a conveyor belt of prosperity. Loggers floated longleaf pine trunks to the mills. But once the longleafs were all cut, the mills, landings, and structures that supported the industry were abandoned. ... READ MORE

Category: Coasts & Marine, Conservation, Forests, Natural Resources, Recreation, Water
Tags: An Angle On IFAS, Extension, Master Naturalist, Natural Resources
sea turtle

Florida Master Naturalists Celebrate 20th Anniversary with Permitted Sea Turtle Night Hike


July 15, 2021

The Florida Master Naturalist Program's 20th Anniversary Celebrations continue in St. Lucie County with a permitted sea turtle night walk.  This event took place on July 13, 2021 and was hosted by Ecological Associates Inc of Jensen Beach.  ... READ MORE

Category: Coasts & Marine, Conservation, Home Landscapes, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Extension, Water, Wildlife
Tags: Endangered Species, Florida Master Naturalist Program, FMNP, Master Naturalist, Natural Resources, Sea Turtle
Coastal Shoreline Restoration

2021 Florida Master Naturalist Coastal Shoreline Restoration Course Graduates


February 8, 2021

The UF/IFAS Extension St. Lucie County congratulates the newest graduates of the Florida Master Naturalist Program in St Lucie County. On Friday February 5, 2021, nineteen students successfully completed the Florida Master Natural Program ... READ MORE

Category: , Coasts & Marine, Home Landscapes, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Extension, Water
Tags: Coastal Shoreline Restoration, Master Naturalist, Oyster, Water
The Master Naturalist Program is one of the fastest-growing Extension programs in Florida. Trained volunteers in this and other Extension programs provide thousands of hours of valuable assistance each year, enhancing the effectiveness of Extension outreach programs.

New Hybrid Florida Master Naturalist Courses!


April 22, 2020

To follow the CDC’s social distancing recommendations, the UF/IFAS Extension Hernando County will be offering two hybrid Florida Master Naturalist courses in May 2020! All presentations and homework assignments will be completed online. In-person ... READ MORE

Category: Coasts & Marine, Conservation, Natural Resources, Professional Development, UF/IFAS Extension, Wildlife
Tags: Florida Master Naturalist Program, Florida Sea Grant, Master Naturalist

Wildlife and Invasive Species Educational Webinars


April 6, 2020

Join us for our Wildlife and Invasive Species Educational (WISE) workshops! August 21 at 1:00 pm – “Insects and Other Arthropods Found in Florida’s Natural Areas” – Discover all the fascinating insects and other bugs found in Florida’s ... READ MORE

Category: Events, Home Landscapes, Invasive Species, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Teaching, Wildlife
Tags: Hernando, Master Naturalist, Sumter