Next Course:
Online coursework: Apr 22 - May 10, 2024
Live virtual welcome session: (via Zoom) Monday, April 22, 2024 at 3:30-4:30 pm Eastern Time (requires reliable internet and computer with video and audio capacity)
In-person workshop: May 15 - 16, 2024
Register HERE on March 12th (early registration), and March 19th (regular registration).
Course Description:
This is a NATA Core workshop, leading to the Certificate in Natural Areas Management. This training provides guidance on how to integrate visitors and volunteers into natural areas management.
Participants will:
- Learn to effectively and appropriately plan recreation opportunities for visitor use, including trails and facilities
- Apply knowledge of Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) guidelines to develop new facilities as well as evaluate existing ones
- Create effective and informative interpretation for visitors
- Develop an understanding of the benefits and challenges of managing a volunteer program
- Learn about the types of trainings and legal issues required for a volunteer program
- Learn how to recruit volunteers and the important elements of volunteer job descriptions
- Understand the importance of providing recognition for your volunteers
Online coursework:
Approximately 9-10 hours over 3-weeks (on your own, prior to the in-person training). Draft of MVV Online Assignment Checklist 2024.
In-person training:
Two days of in-person training at Gold Head Branch State Park in Keystone Heights, FL. Draft of MVV Field Days Agenda 2024.
Registration Fee:
$325 (does not include lodging)
*Early registration is available to participants who has previously graduated from one or more of the NATA Core Certificate Courses (contact the training coordinator >1 week in advance for registration code).
Lodging:
Shared lodging available at Gold Head Branch State Park for $50/person/night (price subject to change TBA); NATA will coordinate cabin-sharing.
For more information, contact:
Training Coordinator
Natural Areas Training Academy
