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Florida Master Naturalist Program

Florida Master Naturalist Program

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Leon County

April 11 - June 1, 2024
Class filled. Contact Instructor for wait list
(Course Code: us24-05)

The course format is online.
InstructorS Information

Lead and Point of Contact: Karen Rose, Naturalist and Environmental Educator
Organization: Native Florida Connections LLC
Phone: 850-212-3732
Email: yellow.columbine@yahoo.com

Guest Lead: Sheila Dunning, Horticulture Agent, UF/IFAS Extension Okaloosa County
Associates: Kim Munshower, LEED-certified Interpreter, Advanced Florida Master Naturalist; and Billy Boothe, Photo Naturalist and Environmental Educator, Nature In Focus
Assistant: Steve Hutchinson


Tentative Course Agenda

Open the PDF below to view the full agenda for this course.

View Agenda (PDF)


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 24 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.


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