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Florida Master Naturalist Program News: Florida’s Resident and Migratory Ospreys


March 8, 2024

Although some may suggest Florida doesn’t have seasons, this is far from the truth. Florida’s seasons influence profound changes in the plants and wildlife that occur here. The month of March means spring is officially here, which means ... READ MORE

Category: Coasts & Marine, Conservation, Forests, Invasive Species, Natural Resources, Professional Development, Recreation, UF/IFAS Extension, , Water, Wildlife
Tags: Conservation, Environment, Florida Master Naturalist, Nature, Wildlife

Florida Master Naturalist Courses – Learn about Florida!


June 6, 2023

Florida’s natural world is an amazing place. Florida is known for beautiful beaches and coastal waters, but Florida nature has much more to offer. Nearly 200 species of birds are known to nest in Florida and more than that number visit or ... READ MORE

Category: Coasts & Marine, Conservation, Forests, Invasive Species, Natural Resources, Professional Development, Recreation, Water, Wildlife
Tags: Conservation, Florida Master Naturalist Program, Natural Resources

Registration Now Open for Managing Visitors & Volunteers Course!


March 29, 2022

Registration is currently open for NATA’s Managing Visitors and Volunteers course*! The goal of this course is to provide guidance on how to integrate visitors and volunteers in natural areas management. Participants will: Learn ... READ MORE

Category: Natural Resources, Professional Development, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Certificate In Natural Areas Management, NATA, Natural Areas Training Academy, Workshops
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NATA hosts first core workshop since start of pandemic


December 20, 2021

NATA was thrilled to be able to offer its first core workshop since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. Managing for Diversity across Florida's Unique Landscapes was offered in a hybrid format (comprised of both an online and in-person component) ... READ MORE

Category: Natural Resources, Professional Development, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Managing For Diversity, MFD, NATA, Natural Areas Training Academy, Workshops
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NATA partners with Florida Park Service to offer first virtual Florida Fuels & Weather fire training


December 4, 2020

Last month, the Natural Areas Training Academy (NATA) was pleased to collaborate with the Florida Park Service (FPS) to offer for the very first time a 100% virtual Florida Fuels & Weather fire training. This training, typically offered ... READ MORE

Category: Natural Resources, Professional Development, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Fire, Florida Park Service, Fuels, NATA, Natural Areas Training Academy, Trainings, Weather, Wildland Firefighter
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NATA holds second 100% virtual S-131 training last week


August 17, 2020

The Natural Areas Training Academy (NATA) held another successful 100% virtual S-131 training last week. Participants represented many different agencies and organizations, including the Florida Department of Environmental Protection, the Florida ... READ MORE

Category: Natural Resources, Professional Development, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Firefighter Type I, NATA, Natural Areas Training Academy, S-131, Wildland Fire

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