Collecting Workshop – Rockledge

by Kathy on 2013/02/04

in The Dip Net (Aquatic Species Collections Workshop)

WHAT
Aquatic Species Collecting Workshop

WHEN
Date: 3/28/13
Start time 3:00 pm
End time 6:00 pm

WHERE
Facility name: Riverwalk: A Family Park
Address: 5355 US Hwy 1, Rockledge, FL

DESCRIPTION
Contact: Brandon Smith
Phone Number: 321-433-4490
Email: brandon.smith @ brevardparks.com

Fee: The workshop cost is $25.00. Make checks out to FMSEA. Preregister with name, address, email, phone number, and organization.

Tagged as: ascw, Riverwalk, Rockledge, workshop

FL Master Naturalist – Freshwater Wetlands

by Kasey on 2013/02/01

in Regional Reports, Southwest

Mote Marine Laboratory will offer the Florida Master Naturalist Freshwater Wetlands Module on Saturdays, beginning March 23 through April 27, from 8:30 am to 3:30 pm.

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    • Classes will be held at in the Marine Education Resource Center (MERC) on Mote’s Sarasota, FL campus.
    • The fee for the class is $225 and spaces are limited. Registration closes at 9:00am on March 18, 2013, so sign up early since the class tends to fill up fast.
    • For more information on the class or to register: conference.ifas.ufl.edu/fmnp/wetlands.htm                      (Course Code: fw13-14)

    Overview

    The objective of the Florida Master Naturalist Program is to prepare persons to share their knowledge with others, to act in a positive manner, to help others feel a greater connection to the land/sea and to help others to develop their own personal environmental ethics. Information on the ecology of Florida’s systems is an integral part of the program, but we do not attempt to create experts in botany, herpetology, or any other discipline. Rather, we hope to initiate what is for many a life-long process of learning, of observation, and of sharing with others. Florida Master Naturalist Program students will increase their knowledge of Florida’s natural systems, of the plants and animals that depend upon those systems, and of the role of humankind in shaping our past, of determining our future, and as stewards of the land.

    Freshwater Wetlands Module Overview

    Through classroom, field trip, and practical experience, this Module provides instruction on the general ecology, habitats, vegetation types, wildlife, and conservation issues of Freshwater Wetlands in Florida – Marshes, Swamps, and Permanent Wetlands (Lakes, Rivers, Springs, and Streams). The program also addresses society’s role in wetlands, develops naturalist interpretation skills, and discusses environmental ethics.

    The total training consists of 40 contact hours. Classroom learning includes four instructional videos and 12 presentations.

    Registration

    There are 25 spaces available for this module. All students are required to register in advance online at the FMNP web site: conference.ifas.ufl.edu/fmnp/fw13-14.htm. Registration closes on March 18. On-site registration is not allowed.

    • FMNP Scholarships: Some organizations offer scholarships to attend FMNP classes. For information on these opportunities, please contact these organization directly. Opportunities are posted year-round on this FMNP webpage.

    Student Requirements

    FMNP students include anyone over the age of 18 interested in learning more about Florida’s environment. The only other requirements of students are enthusiasm, attendance, and completion of group final projects. Those who benefit include environmental educators, natural resource managers, volunteers, eco-tour guides, teachers and anyone wishing to expand their knowledge of Florida’s natural world. Professionals and teachers have obtained CEUs and in-service credit.

    Attendance: To successfully complete an FMNP course, students must not miss more than one classroom presentation and one field trip. The names of students who successfully complete FMNP training will be maintained in a University of Florida/IFAS database. The honor roll of students who have attained Florida Master Naturalist certification are also published on the FMNP website for public view.

    Tagged as: florida, Florida Master Naturalist Program, freshwater, Mote, Mote Marine Laboratory, professional, professional development, Sarasota, wetlands, workshop

    Calling all James Camerons and Jacques Cousteaus

    by Brandon on 2013/01/30

    in East Central, Regional Reports

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    Do you teach any budding cinematographers? The Consortium for Ocean Leadership’s National Ocean Sciences Bowl (NOSB®) is hosting its fifth annual Living on the Ocean Planet video contest in partnership with the National Marine Educators Association (NMEA). The goal is to showcase student-developed, original videos that educate the general public about ocean science and marine issues, and address the Essential Ocean Literacy Principles. Regional winners will be selected and announced in early May 2013. A National winner will be announced by June 2013. Deadline to apply is March 11. Download your NOSB Competition Packet for more information, rules, and registration.

     

    Tagged as: contest, NMEA, NOSB, video

    Who wouldn’t like a few days in The Keys?

    by Brandon 2013/01/30 East Central

    Newfound Harbor Marine Institute (NHMI) at Seacamp is pleased to invite you to our annual Marine Science Education Workshop. Friday, March 15, 2013 through Sunday, March 17, 2013 Located on Big Pine Key, NHMI provides experiential marine science programs for elementary, middle school, high school, and college students, as well as adult groups. Workshop participants [...]

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    PBS Wants to Feature You!

    by Brandon 2013/01/30 East Central

    PBS’s NewsHour is launching a new series highlighting science and math teachers, kindergarten through high school, across the country who are using innovative teaching methods in the classroom. Each month, they’ll publish an original video feature of a teacher who uses creativity in the classroom in order to inspire their students. Are you an inventive [...]

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    Collecting Workshop – Sarasota

    by Kathy 2013/01/28 The Dip Net (Aquatic Species Collections Workshop)

    WHAT Aquatic Species Collecting Workshop WHEN Date: 3/9/13 Start time 9:00 am End time 12:00 am WHERE Facility name: Mote Marine Laboratory Address: 1600 Ken Thompson Parkway, Sarasota, FL DESCRIPTION Contact: Jason Robertshaw Phone Number: 941-388-2904 Email: jrshaw @ mote.org Fee: The workshop cost is $25.00. Make checks out to FMSEA. Preregister with name, address, [...]

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    East Central Regional Update January 2013

    by Brandon 2013/01/25 East Central

    I know it has been a few weeks since you last heard from me. I hope you all enjoyed the Fishmas installments. Things have been busy for me and I’m excited to have been accepted into both New England Aquarium’s National Network for Ocean and Climate Change Interpretation and NOAA’s Climate Stewards. I’ll be attending [...]

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    Collecting Workshop: Jacksonville

    by Kathy 2013/01/22 The Dip Net (Aquatic Species Collections Workshop)

    WHAT Aquatic Species Collecting Workshop WHEN Date: 2/2/13 Start time 10:00 am End time 12:00 am WHERE Facility name: Mayport Marine Science Center Address: 1347 Palmer St., Mayport, FL  (Jacksonville) DESCRIPTION Contact: Kathy Russell Phone Number: 904-509-2484 Email: krussty1@aol.com Fee: The workshop cost is $25.00. Make checks out to FMSEA. Preregister with name, address, email, [...]

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    Opportunities with Mote Marine Laboratory

    by Kasey 2013/01/17 Regional Reports

    Mote Programs in Charlotte Harbor Special Lecture: Mote Marine Laboratory — Past, Present and Future. Discover how Mote got its start on Charlotte Harbor’s coast during a free special lecture Thursday in Punta Gorda — the first of Mote’s brand new education programs in Charlotte County. Dr. Michael Crosby, Senior Vice President for Research at [...]

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    Current – Call for Submissions

    by Howard 2013/01/07 NMEA News

    The editors of Current: The Journal of Marine Education are seeking articles for upcoming general issues on topics related to marine education. Original manuscripts that describe research, lessons, resources, or strategies for teaching marine and aquatic lessons to a variety of audiences are welcomed. The deadline for submission is July 1, 2013. Contact Lisa Tooker [...]

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