The Florida Master Naturalist Program (FMNP) is an adult education program developed by the University of Florida (UF) and provided by participating organizations. FMNP training will benefit 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, and ecotourism guides.

FMNP has two separate educational components:

1. FMNP Core Modules offered in three subject areas.
   • Freshwater Wetlands
   • Coastal Systems
   • Upland Habitats
      
2. FMNP Special Topics offered in four topic areas.
   • Environmental Interpretation
   • Conservation Science
   • Wildlife Monitoring (to be offered in Spring, 2010)
   • Habitat Evaluation (to be offered in Spring, 2010)