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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Collaborating to Manage EcosystemsOnline coursework: October 2-20, 2023 Live virtual welcome session: (via Zoom) on October 3, 2023 from 1:00-2:00pm ET In-person workshop: October 25-26, 2023 Course is FULL |
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: January 2-15, 2024 Live virtual welcome session: (via Zoom) 1-hour January 9, 2024 from 2:00-3:00pm ET In-person workshop: January 17-18, 2024 Course is FULL |
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: February 26 to March 15, 2024 In-person Field Days: March 20 & 21, 2024 Join our listserv for updates |
Morningside Nature Center in Gainesville, FL | Participants responsible for securing their own lodging | 1.5 days in-person + 11 hrs online |
Managing Visitors and VolunteersTBD; planning for May 2024 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 |
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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) |
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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)Online coursework: October 18 - November 10, 2023 In-person field day: One 8-hour day the week of November 13, 2023 Register here - Course is FULL Join our listserv for information on future courses (planned for April/May 2024) |
Field Day Locations: Nov. 13 - Tall Timbers Research Station in Tallahassee, FL Nov. 16 - Ordway-Swisher Biological Station in Melrose, FL Nov. 17 - Archbold Biological Research Station in Venus, FL Nov. 17 - Wickham Park, Brevard County EEL in Melbourne, FL |
Participants responsible for securing their own lodging | 33 hours online + 1 field day |
S-131 Firefighter Type INEXT COURSE:Online coursework: January 22-February 3, 2024 Live virtual session: (via Zoom) February 6, 2024, 9:00am-12:45pm ET Register here on November 20, 2023 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 2024 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.