The Florida Master Naturalist Program (FMNP) is an adult education extension program developed by the
University of Florida (UF) 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 consists of three Core Modules:

• Freshwater Wetlands
• Coastal Systems
• Upland Habitats

Students receive 40 educational contact hours per Module that includes classroom learning, field trips, and a
practical experience in interpretation.  Cost per Module is $225.  Students receive detailed course manuals and,
upon completion, UF certificates, patches, and pins denoting their area of expertise (e.g., Wetlands Master Naturalist)
and are registered in the UF database as Florida Master Naturalists. The FMNP does not provide university credit
toward a degree-seeking program.

The FMNP also offers four Special Topics courses: click here for more information.

FMNP Brochure (142 KB).

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