BROWARD COUNTY, FL - The Youth Environmental Alliance (YEA) will join with Broward County Parks to
present the Upland Systems Module
in the University of Florida
IFAS-Florida Master Naturalist Program. The 40-hour class meets two evenings
per week, with three weekend field trips. The classes start on Monday, November
7th and run through Tuesday, December 6th.
In-person sessions will
take place in the Oak Ridge Hall at Tree Tops Park (3900 SW 100th Ave., Davie 33328;
954-357-5130); the Fountain Room at Plantation Heritage Park (1100 S Fig Tree
Lane, Plantation 33317; 954-357-5135); and Sawgrass Nature Center
(3000 Sportsplex Dr., Coral Springs 33065; 954-752-9453). Field-trip locations
include Long Key Natural Area & Nature Center in Davie, as well as several
Broward County natural area sites: Crystal Lake Sand Pine Scrub and Highlands
Scrub in Pompano Beach; Military Trail Natural Area in Deerfield Beach; and Helene
Klein Pineland Preserve and Kristin Jacobs Natural Area at Hillsboro Pineland
in Coconut Creek.
This is the first of
three core modules required to receive certification as a Florida Master
Naturalist, a designation recognized in school districts and governmental
agencies statewide. Participants must be at least 18 years old. The instructors
are Kristen Hoss, YEA's executive director, and Dr. John Pipoly of Broward
County Parks, both of whom have several decades of teaching experience. The
team will host an innovative hybrid of virtual and in-person, hands-on
exercises as well as field training. Students will work in groups to produce
interpretive projects.
The fee is $245 per
student or $295 if a hard-copy manual is included (not recommended). Registration
is online only and closes on Friday, November 4th. For additional information,
contact Hoss at Kristen@YEAfrog.org or 248-933-1069, or Pipoly at ParksEnvEd@Broward.org or 954-357-5280.
Recreation.
Preservation. Education.
About the Parks and Recreation Division
Broward
County Parks manages almost 6,500 acres, encompassing nearly 50 regional parks
and nature centers, neighborhood parks, and natural areas at various stages of
development. Hours and fees vary by location. Visit Broward.org/Parks for details. Individuals with
disabilities requiring accommodations in order to participate in programs,
services, and activities must contact the Special Populations Section at
954-357-8170 or TTY 954-537-2844 at least five business days prior to the
scheduled meeting or event.
DATE: October
19, 2022
GENERAL MEDIA CONTACT: Michael Mills
Parks and Recreation Division
PHONE: 954-357-8115
CONTACT FOR
THIS PROGRAM/EVENT:
Kristen Hoss, Kristen@YEAfrog.org, 248-933-1069
Dr. John Pipoly, ParksEnvEd@Broward.org, 954-357-5280