Leon County

June 26 - August 14, 2026
Registration closes at Noon on June 19, 2026
(Course Code: M26-02)

Instructors Information

Lead and Point of Contact: Karen Rose, Naturalist and Environmental Educator
Organization: Native Florida Connections LLC
Phone: 850-212-3732
Email: yellow.columbine@proton.me

Guest Lead: Victor Blanco, Sea Grant Agent, UF/IFAS Extension Taylor County

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Course Guidelines

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 the 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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