The course format is in-person.

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.

Classroom Presentations:

“Classroom” means we are at theThe William Gulliford Community Center. It may not have reliable Wi-Fi so you may need a fully charged device with a data plan.The pre- and post-tests, and the final evaluation are online forms.

You will receive a final course agenda and course materials (book and/or PDF) on the first day of class.

Field Trip Locations & Times: may change due to unforeseen circumstances. Presentations times and dates may be changed due to instructor availability. Please be flexible. Field Trips may consist of walking about 3 miles on variable terrain.

Course Time Schedule does not include travel time, except between AM & PM classes.

Required FMNP Components
The interpretive speaking is an individual student activity. Students will select a topic or engage in an experiential activity which will be the basis for a brief (5 minute) talk focusing on interpretive techniques. There may be a small amount of class time for you to work on this activity, but some time outside of class will be needed.

Group projects (groups of 2 or more) focus on an educational deliverable, synthesizing the module content, to present to the class. There will be some class time for you to work on this but some time outside of class may be needed.

Caffeine, Snacks and Lunch!
Bring your lunch to each class. There may be limited restaurants nearby and/or limited time for lunch. There will be a refrigerator and snacks available in the classroom.

Days 7 and 8 are weather make-up days since this class is at the peak of hurricane season. The policy regarding missed class time applies to these days if classes are scheduled.

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