Collaborating to Manage Ecosystems
2022-10-03 - 2022-10-26
Registration coming August 23 (both elements of the hybrid course are required).
Online training October 3 – 21, 2022
In-person workshop Oct 25 – 26, 2022 at Wekiwa Springs State Park in Apopka, FL
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This is a Natural Areas Training Academy (NATA) Core workshop, leading to the Certificate in Natural Areas Management. This training builds an appreciation of how to manage natural areas as part of a larger ecosystem, in coordination with neighboring land owners.

Participants will:
Develop an understanding of the concept of ecosystem management and its relevance to resource management
Become familiar with approaches that can be used to address threats facing entire ecosystems
Discover strategies that bring multiple organizations and private individuals together to achieve common goals and seek common solutions
Learn about a variety of working groups used to cope with complex environmental issues in Florida
Develop skills in listening, communicating, moderating group dynamics, and facilitating to cope with conflict

ONLINE COURSEWORK:
Approximately 9 hours over 3-weeks (on your own, prior to the in-person training).
IN-PERSON TRAINING:
Two day in-person training at Wekiwa Springs State Park in Apopka, FL.
