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Florida Master Naturalist Program

Florida Master Naturalist Program

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Collier County

August 13 - September 10, 2024
Class filled. Contact Instructor for wait list.
(Course Code: cs24-08)

The course format is Online.
Instructors Information

Lead and Point of Contact: Sarah Falkowski, Education Coordinator
Organization: Rookery Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve
Phone: 239-530-5975
Email: Sarah.Falkowski@dep.state.fl.us
Website: www.rookerybay.org

Associates: Morgan Zeleny, Education Specialist; and Marissa Figueroa, Coastal Training Program Coordinator
Assistant: Collette Lauzau, Avian Specialist


Tentative Course Agenda

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View Agenda (PDF)


Course Guidelines

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

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 Live Online Meeting time.



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