Sarasota County

January 10 - March 7, 2022
Registration closes at 10:00am on January 5, 2022
(Course Code: cs22-02)

Instructor Information

Lead and Point of Contact: Jason Robertshaw, Program Manager for Virtual Learning
Organization: Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium
Phone: 941-388-2904
Email: endlessoceans@mote.org
Website: https://mote.org/education/colleges-adults/florida-master-naturalist-program

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Tentative Course Agenda

Day 1	Monday, January 10, 2022 - Live Online
12:00pm - 1:30pm	Live online via Zoom - link provided by instructor via email Introduce FMNP, current course, & instructors; Ice-breaker (30 min) Live Online tutorial and practice with technology (30 min) Pre-Test (30 min)
	Break
1:45pm - 2:45pm	Presentation: Coastal Systems Ecology (60 min)
	Break
3:00pm - 3:15pm	Debriefing; Group Project discussion (15 min)
ON YOUR OWN	­Instructions and online links provided by instructor via email ­Please complete before next live meeting or posted deadline
45 minutes	1. Online Activity: Explore the Mote Beach Conditions Reporting System (15 min) 2. Video: Beach & Dune Systems (30 min)
OPTIONAL	Mote Special Lecture Series 1 of 4
6:30pm – 8:00pm	Dr. Beth Brady, "Vocal Behavior of Manatees"

Day 2	Sunday, January 16, 2022 (In-person Field Trip)
9:00am - 12:00pm	Topic: Beach, Dune, or Maritime Forest Systems Location: Lido Key: 400 Ben Franklin Dr Sarasota, FL 34236

Day 3	Monday, January 17, 2022 - Live Online
12:00pm - 1:15pm	Live online via Zoom - link provided by instructor via email Questions & Discussion (15 min) Presentation: Marine and Estuarine Habitats (60 min)
	Break
1:30pm - 2:30pm	Presentation: Coastal Upland Habitats (60 min)
	Break
2:45pm - 3:30pm	Debriefing; Group Project discussion (15 min) Interpretative practice (15 min) Group Project planning (15 min)
ON YOUR OWN	­Instructions and online links provided by instructor via email ­Please complete before next live meeting or posted deadline
30 minutes	1. Video: Estuarine Systems (30 min)
OPTIONAL	Mote Special Lecture Series 2 of 4
6:30pm – 8:00pm	Dr. Hanna Koch and Dr. Erinn Muller "Mote's Coral Reef Research and Restoration Initiatives Provide Hope for Florida's Coral Reef"

Day 4	Sunday, January 23, 2022 (In-person Field Trip)
9:00am - 12:00pm	Topic: Estuaries Location: Quick Point Nature Preserve: 100 Gulf of Mexico Dr, Longboat Key, FL 34228

Day 5	Monday, January 24, 2022 - Live Online
12:00pm - 1:15pm	Live online via Zoom - link provided by instructor via email Questions & Discussion (15 min) Presentation: Invertebrates I (60 min)
	Break
1:30pm - 2:30pm	Virtual Squid Dissection (15 min) Presentation: Invertebrates II (45 min)
ON YOUR OWN	­Instructions and online links provided by instructor via email ­Please complete before next live meeting or posted deadline
90 minutes	1. Online Activity: Explore Blue Holes 2. Video: Nearshore Environments (30 min)
OPTIONAL	Mote Special Lecture Series 3 of 4
6:30pm – 8:00pm	Dr. Cindy Heil and Dr. Richard Pierce "Red Tide Demise: Florida Red Tide Mitigation & Technology Development Initiative"

Day 6	Sunday, January 30, 2022 (In-person Field Trip)
9:00am - 12:00pm	Topic: Nearshore Marine Environments Location: Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium / City Island: 1600 Ken Thompson Parkway Sarasota, FL 34236

Day 7	Monday, January 31, 2022 - Live Online
12:00pm - 1:15pm	Live online via Zoom - link provided by instructor via email Questions & Discussion (15 min) Presentation: Fish (60 min)
	Break
1:30pm - 2:45pm	Virtual Fish Dissection (15 min) Presentation: Reptiles and Amphibians (60 min)
	Break
3:00pm - 3:30pm	Debriefing; Group Project discussion (15 min) Interpretative practice (15 min)
ON YOUR OWN	­Instructions and online links provided by instructor via email ­Please complete before next live meeting or posted deadline
30 minutes	1. Video: Coastal Systems & Modern Human Society (30 min)
OPTIONAL
9:00am – 9:30am	Virtual Tour: Shark Training and Feeding Session
6:30pm – 8:00pm	Mote Special Lecture Series 4 of 4 Dr. Demian Chapmane "People Power for Shark and Ray Conservation"

Day 8	Monday, February 7, 2022 - Live Online
12:00pm - 1:15pm	Live online via Zoom - link provided by instructor via email Questions & Discussion (15 min) Presentation: Coastal Waterbirds (60 min)
	Break
1:30pm - 2:30pm	Presentation: Birds in Coastal Systems (60 min)
	Break
2:45pm - 3:30pm	Guest Speaker: Sarasota Audubon Society (45 min)
3:30pm - 4:00pm	Debriefing (15 min) Group Project planning (15 min)

Day 9	Monday, February 14, 2022 - Live Online
12:00pm - 12:30pm	Live online via Zoom - link provided by instructor via email Questions & Discussion (15 min) Interpretative practice (15 min)
	Break
12:30pm - 1:30pm	Presentation: Mammals in Coastal Areas (60 min)
	Break
1:45pm - 2:45pm	Guest Speaker: Sarasota Dolphin Research Program (45 min)
	Break
3:00pm - 3:30pm	Virtual Tour: Manatee Training and Feeding with Hugh and Buffet
ON YOUR OWN	­Instructions and online links provided by instructor via email ­Please complete before next live meeting or posted deadline
30 minutes	1. Self-guided Field Activity

Day 10	Monday, February 21, 2022 - Live Online
12:00pm - 1:30pm	Live online via Zoom - link provided by instructor via email Questions & Discussion (15 min) Interpretation of Coastal Systems (45 min) Guest Speaker: Dana Henderson and friends (30 min)
	Break
1:45pm - 2:45pm	Presentation: Ethics in Environmental Education and Eco- Heritage Tourism (60 min)
	Break
3:00pm - 4:00pm	Debriefing (15 min) Interpretive Practice (15 min) Group Project planning (30 min)

Day 11	Monday, February 28, 2022 - Live Online
12:00pm - 1:45pm	Live online via Zoom - link provided by instructor via email Questions & Discussion (15 min) Interpretive Practice (30 min) Guest Speaker: Julie Henry (60 min)
ON YOUR OWN	­Instructions and online links provided by instructor via email ­Please complete before next live meeting or posted deadline
120 minutes	1. Group Project planning (60 min) 2. Self-guided Online/Field Activity: Watershed Audio Tour (60 min)

Day 12	Monday, March 7, 2022 - Live Online
12:00pm - 12:45pm	Live online via Zoom - link provided by instructor via email Group 1 Project Presentation (45 min)
12:45pm - 1:30pm	Group 2 Project Presentation (45 min)
	Break
1:45pm - 2:30pm	Group 3 Project Presentation (45 min)
2:30pm - 3:15pm	Group 4 Project Presentation (45 min)
	Break
3:30pm - 4:30pm	Post-Test (20 min) Course Evaluation (30 min) Graduation (10 min)

Course Guidelines

Covid-19 safety precautions

To protect yourself and others from the Covid-19 virus, we expect all persons participating at in-person FMNP events to wear masks at events conducted in UF-owned facilities and any facility where the host’s policy is to wear masks indoors, even if you are vaccinated. Outdoor venues pose reduced risks but we encourage mask wearing and social distancing as personal choices.

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Live Online Meeting

Indicates when you are required to be online (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:

• Zoom application downloaded to their 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

On Your Own

Describes required course activities you are expected to complete on your own prior to the next Live Online Meeting time. Assignments could include sedentary activities using a computer, hands-on exercises to practice skills, and/or self-guided field explorations.

In-Person Field Trip

Locations and times subject to change due to unforeseen circumstances. It is the participant’s responsibility to verify meeting information. Transportation and lunches are not included. Times do not include travel time required to drive to meeting locations.

Course Time Schedule does not include travel time required to drive to meeting locations.

Attendance Policy:

• You cannot miss more than 8 hours (20% of the 40 contact hours) This is a FMNP policy and cannot be modified by the Instructor.
• To receive certification, the 8 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 8 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.

Field Trips:
• Water is Required to be Carried with you – no exceptions.
• Bring water, snacks, field ID books, notepad and pen, binoculars, insect repellent, towels, and a change of clothes (spare shoes/socks/pants/shirt)
• Don’t wear perfume/cologne or use perfumed soap/body locations before going out in the field. This may attract more unwanted buzzing invertebrates known as mosquitoes, midge (no see ‘ems) and flies).
• There are insects (including mosquitoes), spiders, and snakes outdoors. Hopefully, we will see many of these beautiful creatures. Always watch where you are putting your hands and feet. Use your brain before your body.
• Required Always Wear Close-toed Shoes. The field trails are not always level or easy to travel; some plants have thorns; there my be poison ivy; fire ants, etc. Open-toed shoes are not acceptable to be worn in the field.
• Be aware that typically you will be experiencing a variety of environments. For your comfort, always bring a spare change of clothes.
• Wear: layered clothes, long sleeves and pants, hiking boots or appropriate footwear for the day’s field trip, hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, insect repellent (especially on feet/legs).
• It might be hot on our field trips---please, dress accordingly.

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