

Duval County
April 28 - June 9, 2025
Registration closes at 10:00 am on April 22, 2025
(Course Code: fs25-06)
In-Person Class Facility
Tillie K. Fowler Regional Park (TKFRP)
7000 Roosevelt Boulevard, Jacksonville, FL, 32244
Note: TKFRP classroom does not have Wi-Fi capability.
Instructors Information
Lead and Point of Contact: Jolie Friedrich, Parks Naturalist Supervisor
Organization: City of Jacksonville Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Department
Phone: 904-255-6877
Email: jschlieper@coj.net
Other Lead: Carol Wyninger, Volunteer, UF/IFAS Extension Duval County
Associates: Stephen Klem, Park Naturalist, City of Jacksonville Natural and Marine Resources; Elizabeth (Beth) Strawbridge, Volunteer, North Florida Land Trust;
Larry Figart, Urban Forestry Extension Agent, UF/IFAS Extension Duval County; and Jon Johnson, Senior Forester, Florida Forest Service
Assistant: Dr. Lauren Watkins, Owner/Consultant, EcoChallenge
Tentative Course Agenda (Revised 3-5-25)
Open the PDF below to view the full agenda for this course.
Course Guidelines
Classroom Health & Safety:
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.
You will receive a final course schedule and course manual PDF (and hard copy, if paid in advance) on the first day of class.
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.
Group projects (groups of 2 or more) focus on an educational deliverable, synthesizing the module content, to present to the class.
Bring your lunch in a cooler to each class. There may be limited restaurants nearby and/or limited time for lunch.
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.
Please Note: Recommend using a tablet, laptop, or PC with Chrome and/or Firefox installed when viewing and registering.
Have any questions? Please read through our Frequently Asked Questions page.