Collier County
August 18- September 17, 2026
Registration closes at 10am on August 12, 2026
(Course Code: cs26-11)
Field Experience Self-guided with One Optional In-person.
Instructors Information
Lead and Point of Contact: Sarah Falkowski, Education Coordinator
Organization: Rookery Bay Research Reserve
Phone: 239-530-5975
Email: Sarah.Falkowski@FloridaDEP.gov
Tentative Course Agenda
Open the PDF below to view the full agenda for this course.
Course Guidelines
Live Online Meeting:
Indicates when you are required to be online (via 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:
- Downloaded the most recent Zoom application to your 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
On Your Own:
Describes required course activities you are expected to complete on your own prior to the next Live Online Meeting time.
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 the instructor as soon as possible.
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