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.
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NATA CORE COURSES (all 4 required for CNAM) |
LOCATION |
LODGING |
FORMAT |
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Managing Visitors and VolunteersOnline coursework: Apr 22 - May 10, 2024 Live virtual welcome session: (via Zoom) Monday, April 22, 2024 at 3:30-4:30 pm In-person workshop: May 15 - 16, 2024 Register HERE on March 12th (early registration) and March 19th (regular registration). Join our listserv for updates |
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 EcosystemsOnline coursework: Aug 26 - Sept 13, 2024 Live virtual welcome session: (via Zoom) 1 hour during the first week of online course (TBA) In-person workshop: September 17-18, 2024 Join our listserv for updates; registration dates will be announced in May. |
Wekiwa Springs State Park in Apopka, FL |
Optional lodging available at Wekiwa Springs State Park cabins |
2 days in-person + 8 hrs |
Conservation Site Assessment & PlanningOnline coursework: Oct 15 - Nov 4, 2024 Live virtual welcome session: (via Zoom) 1 hour during the first week of online course (TBA) In-person workshop: November 7 - 8, 2024 Join our listserv for updates; registration dates will be announced in July. |
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 26 - Mar 15, 2024 Live virtual welcome session: (via Zoom) 1 hour during the first week of online course (TBA) In-person workshop: March 20 - 21, 2024 Course is FULL Join our listserv for updates on future offerings |
Morningside Nature Center in Gainesville, FL | Participants responsible for securing their own lodging; workshop is located 10 min. drive EAST of downtown Gainesville. | 1.5 days in-person + 11 hrs online |
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CNAM FIRE-REQUIREMENT (choose one of these options) |
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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) |
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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)NEXT COURSE: Online coursework: May 13-June 7, 2024 Live Field Day: (choose 1 location) week of June 10, 2024 Register HERE on April 9th* (early registration), and April 16th (regular registration). *see below; must contact NATA by April 2nd. |
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 Brevard County Environmental Dept., Melbourne, FL |
Participants responsible for securing their own lodging | 32 hours online + 1 field day |
S-131 Firefighter Type IOnline coursework: January 22-February 3, 2024 Live virtual session: (via Zoom) February 6, 2024, 9:00am-12:45pm ET Course is FULL Join our listserv for updates on the next scheduled course (summer/fall 2024) |
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 Future course is being planned 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.