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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Collaborating to Manage EcosystemsOnline 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 |
Conservation Site Assessment & PlanningOnline coursework: October 14 - November 3, 2024 Live virtual welcome session: (via Zoom) October 14, 2024 at 3:30-4:30pm ET In-person workshop: November 7 - 8, 2024 Registration will open on September 4 at 10:00am ET (*early registration requests must contact NATA before August 22 for code). 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 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 Registration is closed; course is FULL Join our listserv for updates on the next course |
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 |
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 Registration closed; course is FULL 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 |
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/November, 2024 Live Field Day: (choose 1 location) Locations and dates TBA Next course will be offered in October/November 2024. Details to be announced SOON! Join our listserv for updates |
Examples of 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 |
Participants responsible for securing their own lodging | 32 hours online + 1 field day |
S-131 Firefighter Type IOnline 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.