NATA workshops are led by expert instructors who donate their time to share their extensive knowledge and experiences. The depth of knowledge of our instructors, their enthusiasm for conservation work, and their skills in sharing information with others are key components to the effectiveness of the NATA training program.
The following instructors have recently served as lead field day instructors for our various workshops:
State Specialized Extension Agent
IFAS Extension - Wildlife Ecology & Conservation - University of Florida
Independent Practitioner
Florida Conflict Resolution Consortium
River Ambassador
Wekiva Wild & Scenic River System
Associate Professor & Extension Specialist
School of Forest, Fisheries, and Geomatics Sciences - University of Florida
Land Conservation Manager
Alachua County Land Conservation & Management Program
Environmental Scientist IV
St. Johns River Water Management District
Land Manager
St. Johns River Water Management District - Longleaf Flatwoods Field Station
Habitat Naturalist
City of Gainesville
Wildlife Biologist
United States Dept. of Agriculture - Animal & Plant Health Inspection Service
Wildlife Biologist
United States Dept. of Agriculture - Animal & Plant Health Inspection Service
Environmental Specialist II
Florida Dept. of Environmental Protection - Div. of Recreation & Parks
Nature Operations Supervisor
City of Gainesville
Professor
School of Forest, Fisheries, and Geomatics Sciences - University of Florida
Ecotourism Consultant & Keynote Speaker
Tailgate Talks
Bureau Chief (Retired)
Florida Park Service (Retired)
Wildland Fire Training Specialist
Tall Timbers Research Station & Land Conservancy
Land Manager
Archbold Biological Station
Assistant Director
Ordway-Swisher Biological Station
Land Management Specialist
Brevard County - Environmentally Endangered Lands Program
Park Services Specialist
Florida Dept. of Environmental Protection - Wekiva River Basin State Parks
Park Manager
Florida Dept. of Environmental Protection - Blue Springs State Park
Environmental Specialist, Biologist
Wekiva Springs State Park
Training Specialist
New Mexico Consortium
Burn Team Coordinator
Tall Timbers Research Station
Senior Planner
Alachua County Environmental Protection Department
Land Manager
Ordway-Swisher Biological Station
Senior Forest Ranger
Florida Forest Service
Ordway-Swisher Biological Station
The following instructors have made contributions to the online coursework for our various workshops:
Associate Dean for Science Outreach and Program Leader for Forestry and Natural
Oregon State University
President
The Aquatic Preserve Alliance of Central Florida
Repurposed Aquatic Preserve Manager (Retired)
The Aquatic Preserve Alliance of Central Florida
Environmental Policy Coordinator (Former)
Florida Park Service (Former)
Special Projects Program Manager
Seminole County Government
Chief Operations Officer
F4 Tech
Director
Florida Natural Areas Inventory
Forest Supervisor
Idaho Panhandle National Forests
Land Manager (Former)
Sarasota County Natural Resources (Former)
Conservation Planner
Florida Natural Areas Inventory
Graduate Research Assistant
University of Florida
Ecologist & Natural Resource Manager
Florida Natural Areas Inventory (FNAI)
Associate Professor
University of Florida - Wildlife Ecology & Conservation
Director of Science & Planning
The Nature Conservancy
Director of Educational Programs
North Carolina Forestry Association
Ridge Rangers Coordinator
Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission
Park Services Specialist
Marjorie Harris Carr Cross Florida Greenway
Assistant Director
City of Tallahassee
The following individuals have contributed to the development of the NATA program and previously served as lead instructors for our various workshops:
Treasurer
Friends of the Wekiva River
Owner
Wild Folk, LLC.
Fire & Land Management Specialist
The Nature Conservancy
Senior Biologist (Former)
Florida Department of Environmental Protection (Former)
Senior Director, Lead Senior Scientist
Environmental Defense Fund
Program Manager
St. Johns River Water Management District
Park Attendant
Gainesville-Hawthorne State Trail, Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park
Assistant Director
Ordway-Swisher Biological Station
Steering Committee Member
Central Florida Prescribed Fire Council, Inc.
Alachua County
SW Georgia Prescribed Burn Association Coordinator
Tall Timbers Research Station
Wildland Fire Training Coordinator
Tall Timbers Research Station
Sarasota County
Land Manager
St. John's River Water Management District
Florida Dept. of Agriculture & Consumer Services