Course Description

Through classroom, field trip, and practical experience, this module provides instructions on the general ecology, habitats, vegetation types, wildlife, and conservation issues of Uplands Habitats in Florida – Hardwood Forests, Pinelands, Scrub, Dry Prairie, Rangelands and Urban green spaces. The program also address society’s role in uplands, develops naturalist interpretation skills, and discusses environmental ethics.

The training consists of 40 contact hours. The only requirements of students are enthusiasm, attendance, and completion of final group projects. There is no comprehensive exam required. Classroom learning includes 4 instructional videos and 12 presentations.

Uplands Habitats Presentation Series:

General Ecology	Herptofauna (Amphibians/ Reptiles)
Scrub, Dry Prairie and Rangelands	Hardwood Forests and Urban Green Spaces
Birds I	Invertebrates I
Birds II	Invertebrates II
Pineland Communities	Environmental Ethics
Mammals	Naturalist Interpretation

Upland Habitats Video Series:

Florida Pine Habitats	Florida Hardwood Forests
Florida’s Scrub, Dry Prairie, Rangelands	Upland Habitats in the Modern Human Society

The cost of the Upland Habitats Module is $225. See LINK to register. Upon completion of the Upland Habitats Module, the student will receive a certificate, a FMNP/UF Embroidered Patch, and a FMNP Upland Habitats Lapel Pin. The student will be registered in the University of Florida IFAS database for Florida Master Naturalists as FMNP Upland Naturalist. Pinellas County graduates are encouraged to join our FMNP Continued Education Committee, quarterly programs, and monthly field trips.