Coastal Systems - Florida Master Naturalist Program - University of Florida, Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences

Palm Beach County

August 13- September 9, 2025
Registration closes at 10am on August 8, 2025
(Course Code: cs25-12)

The course format is hybrid: Classes live online with
in-person Field Trips.

Instructor Information

Lead and Point of Contact: Hannah Campbell, Vice President of Education
Organization: Loggerhead Marinelife Center
Phone: 561-627-8280
Email: hcampbell@marinelife.org
Website: https:marinelife.org/

Other Lead: Chris Lockhart, Habitat Specialists, Inc.
Associate: Megan Harris, Director of Education, Loggerhead Marinelife Center
Assistant: Ashlee Quyle, Cox Science Center and Aquarium

Tentative Course Agenda

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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 8.00 hours (20% of the 40 contact hours) This is a FMNP policy and cannot be modified by the Instructor.
To receive certification, the 8.00 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 8.00 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 Assigments

Describes required course activities you are expected to complete on your own prior to the next Live Online Meeting time.

In-Person Field Trips

Four in-person, instructor led field trips will be offered. Location and times are subject to change due to unforeseen circumstances. It is the participant’s responsibility to verify meeting information and location. Transportation and lunches are not included. Times do not include travel time required to drive to meeting locations.

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