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Florida Master Naturalist Program

Florida Master Naturalist Program

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Volusia and Flagler Counties

March 15 - April 26, 2024
Registration closes at Noon on March 11, 2024
(Course Code: cs24-05)

The course format is in-person.
In-person Class Facilities

Volusia County Beach Safety Headquarters
515 S Atlantic Ave , Daytona Beach, FL 32118

Lighthouse Point Park - Marine Science Center
5000 South Atlantic Ave., Ponce Inlet, FL 32127

Marine Science Center
100 Lighthouse Dr, Ponce Inlet, FL 32127

The Whitney Laboratory for Marine Bioscience
9505 N Ocean Shore Blvd, St. Augustine, FL 32080

Marine Discovery Center: Boat Ramp      
160 Causeway N, New Smyrna Beach, FL 32169

Gamble Rogers Memorial State Recreation Area
3100 S Ocean Shore Blvd, Flagler Beach, FL 32136

UF/IFAS Extension Volusia County Office
3100 E. New York Ave. DeLand, FL 32724


Instructors Information

Lead and Point of Contact: Carolyn Kovacs, Florida Sea Grant Extension Agent
Organization: UF/IFAS Extension
Phone: 386-822-5778
Email: c.kovacs@ufl.edu

Associate: David Griffis, Professor, Stetson University



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.

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.

ON YOUR OWN describes required course activities you are expected to complete on your own prior to the next imeeting.




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