Calendar
Below are the dates and details for courses we offer. This page will be updated as soon as more details are confirmed. You may also join our listserv to receive course announcements. NATA's Certificate in Natural Areas Management (CNAM) is awarded to participants completing all four core courses and one required fire training.
NATA CORE COURSES (all 4 required for CNAM) |
LOCATION |
LODGING |
FORMAT |
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Conservation Site Assessment & PlanningOnline coursework: January 6-17, 2025 Live virtual welcome session: (via Zoom) January 8, 2025 at 3:30-4:30pm ET In-person workshop: January 21-22 or 23-24, 2025 (choose one) Registration will open on December 3 at 10:00am ET (*early registration requests must contact NATA before November 19 for code). Registration pages: Course will fill to capacity quickly! Join our listserv for updates; click on course name for more information and registration links. |
Austin Cary Forest Campus NE of Gainesville, FL |
Participants responsible for securing their own lodging; workshop is 20-25 min. drive NE of downtown Gainesville |
2 days in-person + 8 hrs online |
Managing for Diversity Across FloridaOnline coursework: Feb 17 - Mar 6, 2025 Live virtual welcome session: (via Zoom) 3:30-4:30 pm ET on Tuesday, February 18th, 2025 In-person workshop: March 10-11 or 12-13, 2025 (choose one) Registration link will be HERE Course expected to fill to capacity quickly Join our listserv for updates on the next course |
Morningside Nature Center and Longleaf Flatwoods Reserve in Gainesville, FL | Participants responsible for securing their own lodging; workshop is located 10-20 minute drive EAST of downtown Gainesville. | 2 days in-person + 10 hrs online |
Managing Visitors and VolunteersOnline coursework: Apr 28 - May 16, 2025 Live virtual welcome session: (via Zoom) 1 hour during the first week of the online course (TBA) In-person workshop: May 19-20 or 21-22, 2025 (choose one) Registration link will be HERE Course expected to fill to capacity Join our listserv for updates on the next course. |
Gold Head Branch State Park in Keystone Heights, FL |
Optional lodging available at Gold Head Branch State Park | 2 days in-person + 9 hrs online |
Collaborating to Manage EcosystemsNext course being scheduled for FALL 2025 Online coursework: Aug 23 - Sept 12, 2024 Live virtual welcome session: (via Zoom) 3:30-4:30pm ET on Thursday, August 22nd) In-person workshop: September 15-16 OR 17-18, 2024 Registration will open on July 17 at 10:00am ET (*early registration requests must contact NATA before July 3 for code). Course will fill to capacity quickly! Join our listserv to receive updates and reminders |
Wekiwa Springs State Park in Apopka, FL |
Optional lodging available at Wekiwa Springs State Park cabins |
2 days in-person + 8 hrs online |
CNAM FIRE-REQUIREMENT (choose one of these options) |
DATES |
OFFERED BY |
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Florida Certified Prescribed Burn Manager Training |
Ongoing (Click for details) |
Florida Forest Service |
S-130/S-190/L-180 Basic Wildland Firefighter (FFT2) |
Every spring and fall See calendar below for information |
Natural Areas Training Academy (NWCG certificates from other providers also acceptable) |
FIRE TRAINING (Receive NWCG certificate, hosted by NATA) |
LOCATION |
LODGING |
FORMAT |
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S-130/S-190/L-180 Basic Wildland Firefighter (FFT2)Online coursework: October 7 - 25, 2024 Live field day: One 8-hour day between Oct 28 - Nov 6 (dates TBA) Registration will open on September 10 at 10:00am ET (*early registration requests must contact NATA by September 1 for code). Course will fill to capacity quickly! Join our listserv for updates |
Field Day locations include: Tall Timbers Research Station in Tallahassee, FL Ordway-Swisher Biological Station in Melrose, FL Archbold Biological Research Station in Venus, FL Wekiwa Springs State Park, Apopka, FL Blue Springs State Park, Orange City, FL |
Participants responsible for securing their own lodging | 32 hours online + 1 field day |
S-131 Firefighter Type ICourse FULL; registration CLOSED Online coursework: August 26-September 6, 2024 Live virtual session: (via Zoom) September 10, 2024, 9:00am-12:45pm ET Registration will open on July 23 at 10:00am ET (*early registration requests must contact NATA before July 9 for code). Course will fill to capacity quickly! Join our listserv for updates |
100% online and virtual; reliable internet connection and computer is required |
N/A |
9 hours online + 1/2 day live session via Zoom |
RX-410 Smoke Management TechniquesTBD Join our listserv for updates! |
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S-212 Wildland Fire Chainsawsfuture dates unknown Join our listserv for updates! |
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S-215 Fire Operations in the Wildland/Urban Interfacefuture dates unknown Join our listserv for updates! |
*EARLY registration is available to anyone who has graduated from one or more of the NATA core certificate courses (Managing for Visitors and Volunteers, Managing for Diversity, Collaborating to Manage Ecosystems, or Conservation Site Assessment & Planning). Contact NATA Training Coordinator >1 week in advance of the early registration date for early access code.