Calendar
Below are the dates and details for the core courses and fire workshops that we are offering this year. This page will be updated as soon as more details are confirmed. You may also join our listserv to receive course announcements.
*Early registration is available in any course to participants who has previously graduated from one or more of the NATA Core Certificate Courses. Contact the Coordinator >1 week in advance for access code).
| CORE COURSES | WORKSHOP LOCATION | LODGING | FORMAT |
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Managing for Diversity Across Florida's Unique LandscapesOnline coursework: February 13 - March 5, 2023 In-person workshop: March 8-9, 2023 Registration closed |
Morningside Nature Center in Gainesville, FL | Participants are responsible for securing their own lodging | 1.5 days in-person + 11 hrs online |
Managing Visitors and Volunteers in Natural AreasOnline coursework: May 1-21, 2023 In-person workshop: May 24-25, 2023 Registration opens March 28th at 10AM* Join our listserv for updates! |
Gold Head Branch State Park in Keystone Heights, FL |
Optional shared lodging available at Gold Head Branch State Park | 2 days in-person + 9 hrs online |
Conservation Site Assessment and PlanningSummer 2023 date TBD Join our listserv for updates! |
Austin Cary Forest Campus NE of Gainesville, FL |
Participants are responsible for securing their own lodging; workshop is a 20-25 minute drive northeast of downtown Gainesville |
2 days in-person + 9 hrs online |
Collaborating to Manage EcosystemsFall 2023 date TBD Join our listserv for updates! |
Wekiwa Springs State Park in Apopka, FL |
Optional lodging available at Wekiwa Springs State Park Youth Camp |
2 days in-person + 8 hrs online |
Florida Certified Prescribed Burn Manager Training |
Ongoing (Click for details) |
OFFERED BY THE FLORIDA FOREST SERVICE |
| FIRE WORKSHOPS | LOCATION | LODGING | FORMAT |
|---|---|---|---|
Virtual S-131 Firefighter Type ISummer 2023 - dates TBA Join our listserv to receive notifications |
Online |
N/A |
9 hours online + 1/2 day (4 hours) live session via Zoom |
S-130/S-190/L-180 Basic Wildland Firefighter (FFT2)Online coursework: May 15 - June 2, 2023 In-person field day: One 8-hour day the week of June 5, 2023 Registration opens April 4th at 10AM* JOIN OUR LISTSERV HERE! to received updated registration link |
Field day in various locations TBA soon | Participants are responsible for securing their own lodging | 32 hours online + 1 field day |
S-215 Fire Operations in the Wildland/Urban Interfacefuture dates TBD Join our listserv for updates! |
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S-212 Wildland Fire Chainsawsfuture dates TBD Join our listserv for updates! |
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RX-410 Smoke Management Techniquesfuture dates TBD soon Join our listserv for updates! |
*Early registration is available in any course to participants who has previously graduated from one or more of the NATA Certificate Courses (contact Coordinator >1 week in advance for access code).