Florida Master Naturalist Program
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The FMNP is an adult environmental education program promoting awareness, understanding, & respect of Florida's natural world in collaboration with partner organizations statewide. The Florida Master Naturalist Program (FMNP) is an adult education UF/IFAS Extension program developed by the University of Florida and provided by many Extension offices and participating organizations throughout the
06/05/2026
this week introduces "Kristen Sturgeon: A Florida Master Naturalist Success Story" 🦋🐛
Kristen credits the FMNP with advancing her career by helping her step outside her comfort zone, build connections, and ultimately secure her current role as a land manager for Sarasota County Parks, Recreation, and Natural Resources. She now applies what she learned in FMNP courses to balance conservation and public access/safety, and shares her knowledge informally with folks daily. 🍄
Check out the blog written by FMNP Instructors from Sarasota County, Katherine Clements & Zahir Ringgold Cordes and FMNP Graduate, Mary Ellen Boelhower. 🐸🐦
Meet Kristen Sturgeon: A Florida Master Naturalist Success Story - UF/IFAS Extension Sarasota County Email 0 Facebook 0 Twitter 0 Reddit 0 X Linkedin 0 Stumbleupon 0 Blog co-authored by Mary Ellen Boelhower, Florida Master Naturalist Program (FMNP) graduate Meet Kristen Sturgeon Meet Kristen Sturgeon, an Environmental Specialist III with Sarasota County Parks, Recreation, and Natural Resources. In....
09/29/2025
Explore Florida’s Uplands this Fall!
Join naturalists Jessica Paarlberg and Christina Nelson for the Upland Systems course in Nassau County from October 13–November 17! Through classroom sessions and immersive field trips you’ll gain hands-on experience exploring Florida’s diverse upland habitats.
💬 One student who took Jessica’s Coastal Systems course earlier this year raved:
“This was really a great course - great location, very good and enthusiastic instructors, and really great guest speakers and field trips that were quite relevant and informative for our class.”
Don’t miss your chance to learn from passionate educators and connect with Florida’s natural world this fall!
🔗 Register here: https://conference.ifas.ufl.edu/fmnp/us25-11inperson.php
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