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, which meets both virtually and in person and includes field training, starts on Thursday, November 4th and ends on Tuesday, December 7th.

In-person sessions will take place in the Oak Ridge Hall at Tree Tops Park (3900 SW 100th Ave., Davie 33328; 954-357-5130) and at Sawgrass Nature Center (3000 Sportsplex Dr., Coral Springs 33065; 954-752-9453). Field-trip locations include three Broward County parks: Crystal Lake Sand Pine Scrub in Pompano Beach, Miramar Pineland in Miramar, and Helene Klein Pineland Preserve.

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; Dr. John Pipoly of Broward County Parks; and Robin Reccasina, executive director of Sawgrass Nature Center. All have between 30 and 45 years of teaching experience.

The fee is $245 per student or $295 if a hard-copy manual is included (not recommended). Registration is online and closes at 10AM on Friday, October 29th. For additional information, contact Hoss at Kristen@YEAfrog.org, 248-933-1069, or Pipoly at ParksEnvEd@Broward.org, 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 13, 2021      
GENERAL MEDIA CONTACT: Michael Mills
Parks and Recreation Division
PHONE: 954-357-8115
CONTACTS FOR THIS PROGRAM/EVENT:
Kristen Hoss, Kristen@YEAfrog.org, 248-933-1069
Dr. John Pipoly, ParksEnvEd@Broward.org, 954-357-5280