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Florida Master Naturalist Program

Florida Master Naturalist Program

FMNP Coastal Shoreline Restoration Logo

St. Lucie County

September 26 - October 11, 2024
Registration closes at 10:00am on September 20, 2024
(Course Code: CR24-01)

The course format is Hybrid: Live online classes and
in-person field trips.

Instructors Information

Lead and Point of Contact: Ken Gioeli, Extension Agent IV/Natural Resources & Environment
Organization: UF/IFAS Extension St. Lucie County
Phone: (772) 462-1627
Email: ktgioeli@ufl.edu
Website: sfyl.ifas.ufl.edu/stlucie/

Guest Lead: Carrie Stevenson, Extension Agent IV/Coastal Sustainability, UF/IFAS Extension Escambia County
Associate: Vincent Encomio, Extension Agent II/Sea Grant, UF/IFAS Extension Martin and St. Lucie Counties


Tentative Course Agenda

Open the PDF below to view the full agenda for this course.

View Agenda (PDF)


Course Guidelines

Covid-19 safety precautions:

In light of the latest CDC updates and guidance from UF health experts, we no longer require masks during in-person FMNP activities but welcome masks for those who wish to wear them and voice support for those who do.

Live Online Meeting:

Indicates when you are required to be online (via Zoom) at the designated time to participate in course presentations, discussions, and activities. Attendance will be taken by the instructor.

To participate, you must have:

  • Downloaded the most recent Zoom application to your personal computer (https://zoom.us/)
  • An internet connection suitable for live streaming (wired or wireless)
  • Headset, or speakers and microphone (most laptops have this included)
  • Web camera (most laptops have this included)
  • A quiet location where you will not be disturbed

Attendance Policy:

  • You cannot miss more than 4.75 hours (20% of the 24 contact hours) This is a FMNP policy and cannot be modified by the Instructor.
  • To receive certification, the 4.75 hours or less missed must be made up by completing an assignment of equal time and content. Approval of the Instructor is required.
  • If total hours missed exceeds 4.75 hours, certification is not possible regardless of material made up.
  • All absences should be discussed with the instructor in advance. In case of emergencies, please notify Instructor as soon as possible.

On Your Own:

Describes required course activities you are expected to complete on your own prior to the next Live Online Meeting time.

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