Are you a land manager looking to acquire skills in volunteer management? Do you work in a natural area that supports visitors? Do you want to become a better interpreter? (more…) READ MORE
Category: Natural Resources, Professional Development, UF/IFAS Extension
Calling all natural resource professionals! Register now for the Managing for Diversity Across Florida’s Unique Landscapes workshop held at (more…) READ MORE
Category: Natural Resources, Professional Development, UF/IFAS Extension
Highlights of 2018 Annual Report It’s that time of year to reflect back on what the Natural Areas Training Academy (NATA) has achieved in 2018. It’s been quite a busy year! NATA offered 6 workshops (3 core workshops and 3 fire trainings) ... READ MORE
Category: Natural Resources, Professional Development, UF/IFAS Extension
The Natural Areas Training Academy would like to thank all of the men and women who have served and who are currently serving in the U.S. Armed Forces. We sincerely appreciate your bravery and courageous service to our country. Veterans that ... READ MORE
Category: Natural Resources, Professional Development, UF/IFAS Extension
Overview Participants representing multiple agencies, universities, non-profit organizations, and private entities met this August in Gainesville for the S-130/190 Basic Wildland Firefighter training. The workshop consisted of 3 days in ... READ MORE
Category: Natural Resources, Professional Development, UF/IFAS Extension
The Natural Areas Training Academy (NATA) is excited to announce that it will host its “Collaborating to Manage Ecosystems” workshop on Wednesday, October 24 and Thursday, October 25 this year at Wekiwa Springs State Park in Apopka. This ... READ MORE
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The Natural Areas Training Academy (NATA) hosted two fire trainings at the Doyle Conner Building in Gainesville this June. Participants travelled from all over the state, representing many agencies, organizations, and entities! These workshops ... READ MORE
Category: Natural Resources, Professional Development, UF/IFAS Extension
Are you fire ready? Spaces are quickly filling up for the Basic Wildland Firefighter (S-130/190) training! This workshop is hosted by NATA and will take place in August in Gainesville. Last month, we blogged about the value of S-130/190 in ... READ MORE
Category: , Natural Resources, Professional Development, UF/IFAS ExtensionThe Natural Areas Training Academy (NATA) will be hosting Basic Wildland Firefighter (S-130/190) on August 14th through the 17th at the Doyle Conner Building in Gainesville, FL. This training serves to provide entry-level firefighter skills ... READ MORE
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Gopher tortoises: A keystone species Did you know that Gopher Tortoise Day is next week on April 10? This day strives to bring awareness to this protected and threatened species in Florida in an effort to encourage their conservation. Gopher ... READ MORE
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