PROFESSIONAL TRAINING

RESILIENT FLORIDA TRAINING SERIES

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RESILIENT FLORIDA TRAINING SERIES

Hosted by the Rookery Bay Research Reserve, Coastal Training Program

November 14, 2024 - Flooding Hazards: Science & Preparedness

Course: Flooding Hazards: Science & Preparedness (AWR-362)

Date: November 14, 2024
Time: 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. (US/Eastern) 

Location:
Collier County Bureau of Emergency Services
8075 Lely Cultural Pkwy #445
Naples, FL 34113

Link to Register: https://ndptc.hawaii.edu/training/delivery/3725/ 

Description:

Flooding Hazards: Science and Preparedness is an awareness-level, eight-hour course that addresses the current science of the causes of floods (both meteorological and otherwise), flood forecasting, flood risk assessment, and best practices for preparation and mitigation for both short- and long-fuse flooding events.  Key concepts and discussion topics will be reinforced with facilitator-led group activities that utilize real-world flood scenarios.

November 15, 2024 - Nature-Based Solutions for Mitigating Hazards

Course: Nature-Based Solutions for Mitigating Hazards (MGT-484)

Date: November 15, 2024
Time: 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. (US/Eastern) 

Location:
Collier County Bureau of Emergency Services
8075 Lely Cultural Pkwy #445
Naples, FL 34113

Link to Register: https://ndptc.hawaii.edu/training/delivery/3363/ 

Description:

This half-day (4-hour) management-level course aims to highlight nature-based solutions as important and effective tools for mitigating hazards and climate impacts.

Interested in the series or want to recommend a program need? Please contact Marissa Figueroa at [email protected]

ECOTOUR WORKSHOPS

Spring & Fall
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ECOTOUR WORKSHOPS

People of the Past

Tuesday, November 5, 2024 from 3:30 PM-5:30 PM (EDT)

About the Workshops:

Location: Rookery Bay Environmental Learning Center
300 Tower Rd. Naples, FL 34113
Cost: $5.00

Rookery Bay NERR and Audobon Florida have partnered together to learn more about the history of Southwest Florida and the people who came before us.

This workshop will help you gain knowledge about local history, ranging from before the Calusa all the way through today.

Kevin Cunniff, Chief Sustainability Officer, Miccosukee Tribe of Indians of Florida
Helen Midney, Museum Manager, Immokalee Pioneer Museum at Roberts Ranch Museum
Jared Franklin, Stewardship Coordinator, Rookery Bay NERR

During this workshop you will:

  • Become familiar with the early history of Southwest Florida
  • Learn more about Collier’s Pioneer Era
  • Be introduced to best practices when finding cultural resources

Audience: This is a workshop created exclusively for environmental-based tourism companies and their guides who would like to learn more about conserving our unique environments in Southwest Florida.

For questions about the registration, please contact (239)530-5972.

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All About our Amazing Animals

Wednesday, November 6, 2024 from 3:30 PM-5:30 PM (EDT)

About the Workshops:

Location: Rookery Bay Environmental Learning Center
300 Tower Rd. Naples, FL 34113
Cost: $5.00

Rookery Bay NERR and Audobon Florida have partnered together to better understand Florida’s migratory birds and the marine mammals in our waters.

This workshop will help you gain knowledge about migratory birds, marine mammal identification, and best practices when encountering them.

Denise Boyd, Assistant Research Scientist, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
Megan Hatten, Southwest Florida Shorebird Project Manager, Audubon Florida

During this workshop you will:

  • Learn how to identify marine mammals and the viewing guidelines for them
  • Discover what to do when you encounter a marine mammal in distress
  • Learn more about migratory birds, including breeding birds that leave

Audience: This is a workshop created exclusively for environmental-based tourism companies and their guides who would like to learn more about conserving our unique environments in Southwest Florida.

For questions about the registration, please contact (239)530-5972.

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MANGROVE TRIMMING

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MANGROVE TRIMMING & REGULATIONS

Taller Sobre La Reglamentación Para La Poda de Manglares En Florida (Mangrove Trimming Workshop in Spanish)

Mejora tus Destrezas y Habilidades!

Cuando: Jueves, 30 de enero de 2025,

Hora: 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
Dónde: – Rookery Bay Environmental Learning Center,
300 Tower Road, Naples, Florida 34113

Valor:

  • $30

Descripción del Programa:

Este curso proporcionará información a los profesionales de jardinería y paisajismo para ampliar sus conocimientos y habilidades relacionadas con el mantenimiento de Manglares. Al finalizar el curso, los asistentes comprenderán la importancia y el valor que los Manglares representan. Además, tendrán conocimiento sobre la normativa y regulaciones que rigen su corte y aprenderán técnicas de poda de Manglares.

Los asistentes también aprenderán conceptos biológicos básicos sobre Manglares y su identificación.
La dinámica integral de este curso se centra en: Demostraciones, Aprendizaje Práctico, Discusión y Conferencia.

Este curso provée CEU’s: CEP 4, FNGLA 4, ISA 3, FDACS 2 (incluyendo 1 en Areas Naturales, ó 1 en Right-of-Way).

About:

This half-day course will provide environmental and landscape professionals with knowledge and skills related to mangrove trimming and maintenance. Upon completion of the course, attendees will understand the role and value of mangroves and common tree species that are found in coastal areas, understand the rules and laws that govern mangrove trimming, and learn mangrove pruning techniques with notable technique comparison to surrounding tress. Attendees will also learn basic mangrove biology and identification.
The course will consist of a combination of demonstrations, hands-on learning, discussion, and lecture.

CEU’s offered: FNGLA 4, ISA 3, FDACS up to 2 (including 1 Natural Areas or 1 Right-of-Way).

Agenda de un vistazo

8:30 AM Las puertas se abren y el CEU inicia sesión
9:00 AM Bienvenida e introducción
9:30 AM Estaciones rotativas
Vista previa de contenido

  • Ley de Poda y Preservación de Manglares
  • Demostración de recorte de manglares
  • Biología de los manglares

11:30 AM Escenarios y discusiones
12:30 PM Preguntas y respuestas finales
1:00 PM Aplazamiento

Lista de oradores:

  1. Marissa Figueroa, Coastal Training Program Coordinator, Rookery Bay, Naples, FL
  2. Jess Hedgpeth, Coastal Training Program Specialist, Rookery Bay, Naples, FL
  3. Daniel Seni, Permitting Program, FDEP South District
  4. Cesar Peralta, Regional GIBMP Coordinator, UF/IFAS Extension Lee County
  5. Lori Vogt, Mighty Mangroves
  6. Ana Zangroniz, Florida Sea Grant Extension Agent, UF/IFAS Extension Mimi-Dade County

Preguntas sobre el registro, comuníquese con (239) 530-5972.

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UPCOMING WORKSHOPS

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WORKSHOPS

We offer a variety of workshops over the course of the year both in-person and online. Topics include science communication, natural resource management, and urban landscape best practices. For a complete list of courses offered, view our Course Catalog. To view upcoming workshops, click the button below.
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DOCUMENTS

GREENSCAPE ALLIANCE

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Greenscape Alliance

Since 2009, a group of local experts agreed to the common mission of protecting natural resources by promoting sustainable landscape practices in Southwest Florida. This collaborative effort was created to streamline community awareness, compliance, and education efforts related to the Project Greenscape trainings.

Mission Statement: Protecting natural resources through innovative strategies that promote sustainable landscaping and stormwater pond management practices in Southwest Florida.

Long Term Goals

  • Increase community awareness of Florida Friendly Landscaping (FFL) principles and practices
  • Increase knowledge and skills of landowners and managers, lake managers and green industry professionals
  • Contribute to/ support efforts to reduce nonpoint source pollution and protect water quality
  • Work collaboratively to support and promote FFL principles and practices

FERTILIZER & LANDSCAPE

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Fertilizer and Landscape Maintenance Code Comparison Chart

Various local and state fertilizer and landscape maintenance codes can be complicated.  Greenscape Alliance had the idea to make a FREE resource- the fertilizer and landscape maintenance code comparison chart created to help understand these differences by making them clear and concise.

Please click to view the comparison chart to see the differences in rules for our local municipalities provided in English and Spanish.

English Chart
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LANSCAPER CERTIFICATION CHECKLIST

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Landscaper Certification Checklist

Southwest Florida is full of beautiful lawns and landscapes that are regulated by local laws and ordinances from the county and surrounding municipalities by requiring different means of certification. The GI-BMP will be the first step towards obtaining a higher education of how to engage in best management practices.

For a better understanding of the certification processes in Collier County, Naples and Marco Island, as well as obtaining the Urban Landscape Commercial Fertilizer Applicator and Limited Commercial Landscape Maintenance License (RoundUp license). Please elect to go through the checklist to increase your understanding and ensure you are in compliance with your county and local regulations.

Checklist
Project Greenscape Hotline 239-530-5955

PAST TRAININGS & EVENTS

SOUTH FLORIDA'S SOCIAL COAST GATHERING

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South Florida’s Social Coast Gathering

Virtual Gathering to Explore the People Side of Coastal Management
March 8, 2022
12:00PM – 4:00PM ET
For the last decade, every two years in February, coastal practitioners have been gathered by NOAA at the Social Coast Forum to highlight the importance of social sciences in coastal management. Unfortunately, the global pandemic has changed our plans for the Forum in 2022. Instead of an in-person event in Charleston, the Forum will happen through locally-hosted gatherings and you’re invited!

In our world now, it is so important to try to reach people where they are—in their communities and regions. Happening across the nation, the Local Gatherings will do just that. These will be spaces for participants to have deep discussions on locally relevant coastal issues, social science methods and practices, and living in coastal communities.

Impact

The impacts of climate change on our coasts have become more clear and compelling and understanding how the impacts on our communities is essential. Join us to hear from your peers, meet new colleagues, and expand your network. You will learn about several social science methods that could change the way you think about your work. We can learn and perhaps even solve some problems together. We hope to see you there!
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SCIENCE SOLUTIONS

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Science Solutions Online Series:
Working Together to Protect Rookery Bay

June - October, 2020
In our online 2020 Science Solutions series, you can learn about the conservation work happening at Rookery Bay with a FREE webinar and then take it to the next level by participating in an interactive skill building workshop.
Past Schedule of Events
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Mosquito Control and a Healthy Environment: The Delicate Balance at Rookery Bay

Learn how the research at Rookery Bay resulted in changes to spraying techniques and how current mosquito control is driven by integrative pest management.

Speakers: Dr. Michael Shirley & Dr. Keira Lucas
June 18, 2020 – Click to View Recording

Social Science Basics: Understanding Stakeholders and Asking Effective Survey Questions

Explore and understand established social science methods to help increase your capacity to deal with the human dimensions of an environmental issue.

Speakers: Brenna Sweetman & Chris Ellis
June 30 & July 1, 2020

Workshop Description

Building the Alliance for Collier’s Coastal Resilience

Learn how scientists are working with community leaders to address climate change threats like sea level rise and increased hurricane intensity.

Speakers: Dr. Mike Savarese, Linda Penniman, & Kevin Godsea
July 9, 2020 WEBINAR – Download PDF of the Presentation

Hard-Wired for Stories: Translating Complex Information into Broad Understanding through Storytelling

Stories and storytelling are essential for turning our evidence into action. How people understand their communities, their environment, their politics, and even themselves is driven in significant part by story.

Speakers: Jason Jordan & Liz Lang
July 28 & 29, 2020

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Protecting Shorebirds at the Second Chance Critical Wildlife Area

Learn how the second chance critical wildlife area was created and how you can help protect shorebirds as a volunteer.

Speakers: Brad Cornell, Adam DiNuovo, & Keith Laakkonen
August 6, 2020 WEBINAR – Click to view Recording

15 Strategies for Communicating Science and Data to Non-Scientists

Learn how to engage your audience and design effective PowerPoint slides.

Speaker: Cathy Angell
August 20, 2020

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Rookery Bay Getting the Water Right Science Collaborative

Learn how this project addressed the issues of altered freshwater flows through hydrologic, ecologic, and social science research, education, and partnerships.

Speaker: Tabitha Stadler
September 8, 2020 WEBINAR – Click to view Recording

Revealing Mental Models: A First Step for Communicating Science that Motivates Action

In this workshop, you will learn about the ways mental and cultural models contribute to conflict and collaboration by participating in a situation map activity.

Speaker: Chris Feurt
September 24, 2020

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Restoring the Ghost Mangrove Forests of Fruit Farm Creek on Marco Island

Learn how scientific research is bringing mangroves back to life on Marco Island and why it’s important to you.

Speakers: Ken Krauss & Corey Anderson
October 13, 2020 WEBINAR – Click to View Recording

Creating Conceptual Models to Systematically Think About Ecosystem Services

Learn how ecosystem services can be used to investigate and communicate the benefits of managing natural coastal areas.

Speaker: Sara Mason
October 21 & 22, 2020

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