Thinking of becoming a Florida Master Naturalist?
The Florida Master Naturalist Program (FMNP) is an adult education
program developed by the University of Florida and provided by participating
organizations. FMNP training will benefit persons interested in learning more about
Florida’s environment, seeking educational contact hours, or wishing to increase
their knowledge for use in education programs as volunteers, employees, and ecotourism
guides.
The FMNP includes courses in 3 subject areas – Freshwater Wetlands,
Coastal Systems, and Upland Habitats.
The Freshwater Wetlands and Coastal Systems
courses are now being offered, Upland Habitats is in development.
Who should take the training?
- Adults (18 years of age or older) interested in learning more about Florida’s
unique natural and cultural history.
- Volunteers and employees at parks, nature centers, museums, historical sites, and any
facility
or organization that provides environmental education programs.
- Ecotour guides who wish to enhance current programs.
- Teachers who wish to acquire educational contact hours for continuing education*.
*CEU credit must be obtained and approved through individual
school districts
How much does it cost, how long does training last, and what is included?
- The cost is $225 per FMNP course.
- Each course provides 40 educational contact hours. Meeting times for courses vary and
may be viewed
on the FMNP web site (www.MasterNaturalist.org).
- Each course includes classroom learning, field trips, and practical experience in
providing interpretive
information about Florida’s environment.
- Students receive detailed course manuals.
- Upon successful completion, students receive University of Florida certificates,
patches, and pins that denote
their accomplishment by area of expertise (e.g., Wetlands Naturalist) and are registered
in the University of Florida
database of Florida Master Naturalists.
- The FMNP does not provide university credit toward a degree-seeking program.
What are student responsibilities and how do I register?
- Students are expected to attend classes and complete group Final Projects. There are no
tests or final exams
required for completion of FMNP courses.
- Registration is available through the FMNP website (www.MasterNaturalist.org).
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