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.

Make-up time frame:
• If you miss a class or a field trip, you must make-up the same material. Discuss with instructors prior to making up material. The make-up needs to be completed within a week when possible.
• If you miss more than 8 hours, the University of Florida will not certify you as a naturalist, but please keep coming to as many classes as possible… this is your class.

Field Trip Locations & Times:
May change due to unforeseen circumstances. It is the student’s responsibility to verify the field information. Transportation and lunches are not included.

Course Time Schedule:
It does not include travel time, except between AM & PM classes. Please be sure to give yourself plenty of time to arrive on time to each day, as we will get started promptly.

The schedule times listed are as close as possible, but we need you to be flexible as the exact timing for activities, presentation, and guest speakers is likely to change.

Student Carpooling:
It is suggested if there are others that live in your area and is up to students to arrange.

Caffeine, Snacks and Lunch!
If you enjoy coffee or need a snack, you may bring your own. We will provide some snacks and ensure there is somewhere for you to refill your water bottle, so please arrive each day with a full, reuseable water bottle! Always bring a packed lunch – there will not be enough time to get a drive-through meal.

Cell Phones:
These are fine to use outside of class. Please don’t allow it to ring during classroom sessions or on field trips. Talk on the gadgets during break time, before and after class.

Field Supplies:

• It might be very warm or very cool on our field trips—please, dress accordingly.
• Be aware that typically you will be experiencing wet and muddy environments. Avoid fabrics that become uncomfortable or see-through when wet. For your comfort, always bring a spare change of clothes to keep in your car.
• Required – Wear closed-toe shoes at all times in the field. No exceptions.
• Wear: Layered clothes, maybe long sleeves and pants for sun protection, closed-toe shoes (wet shoes or other appropriate footwear), hat, sunglasses, and sunscreen. We will provide instructions prior to each class if there are specific clothes recommended based on our activities.
• Drinking water is required in the field. No exceptions. Bring it in a reusable, non-single-use container with water.

Suggestions:
- Please refrain from wearing perfumes or body lotions with fragrance in the classroom. Other students may be sensitive to these odors making them nauseous, giving them a headache, or even causing physical symptoms like a rash.
- Snacks, field ID books, notepad and pen, binoculars, insect repellent, towels, and a complete change of clothes (spare shoes/socks/pants/shirt).

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