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Florida farmers are used to uncertainty. Usually, this uncertainty has to do with producing the crop itself. Freezes and hurricanes can wipe out a year’s investment overnight, while longer-term scourges like drought, disease and pest infestations can extend… Read More
In response to concerns associated with the potential spread of the COVID-19 virus (coronavirus), all Florida Master Naturalist Program (FMNP) courses have been canceled through May 15, 2020. At present, courses scheduled to begin after May 15 are… Read More
By Katrina Rossos Three University of Florida undergraduates and one recent alum volunteered for one week with Grand Canyon National Park Service. What was their main task? Electrofishing. The students helped Grand Canyon park employees with the Brown… Read More
After much deliberation, we regretfully announce that we need to postpone two workshops scheduled in April. As a UF/IFAS Extension program, the Natural Areas Training Academy (NATA) must follow guidelines provided by the university. We received an official… Read More
Updated 03/16/20 As we continue to monitor COVID-19 in Florida, I wanted to take a moment to update our UF/IFAS Extension community about our current status, best practices and next steps. Please call your local UF/IFAS Extension office… Read More
Are you interested in learning more about recreation planning? Would you like to discover insight on how to maintain a volunteer program long-term? Maybe you’re curious about how to create informative interpretive programs for park visitors? If none… Read More
By Katrina Rossos “I think the most exhilarating moments are pulling off epic moves trying to catch frogs, which are almost too far away. Hanging off vines upside down, gripping a plastic bag in my mouth (for the… Read More
Assistant Professor Marcus Lashley is interested in disturbance ecology and how plant community structure influences interactions between competitors and predator-prey dynamics. He received a Bachelor of Science in forestry with wildlife management emphasis from Mississippi State University; a… Read More
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2019 summary We are pleased to share that 2019 was the 20th year of operation for the Natural Areas Training Academy (NATA)! More participants attended workshops this year than ever before! We hosted 8 workshops this calendar year;… Read More
