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RESILIENT FLORIDA TRAINING SERIES

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RESILIENT FLORIDA TRAINING SERIES

Hosted by the Rookery Bay Research Reserve, Coastal Training Program

March 6-7 (Virtual Training) Disaster Debris Management presented by NDPTC

Course: Planning for Disaster Debris Management (MGT-460)

Date: 03/06/2023 – 03/07/2023
Time: 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. (US/Eastern) 

Location: Virtual
Link to NDPTC website: https://ndptc.hawaii.edu/training/delivery/3363/ 

Registration code: 32046 (please include this in your invitation or participants won’t be able to register. We can take it off once to expand outreach once your folks have had time to register. )

Description:

Disasters such as hurricanes, tornadoes and floods can create enormous volumes of debris. Debris can hinder response and recovery efforts, cause costly delays, and pose significant logistical challenges. Debris management can be extremely complex, creating, testing, and training to a pre-disaster debris management plan specific to the area is key to successful operations.

This eight-hour management-level course is designed to enable participants to identify debris management components and the best planning practices using existing plan examples and case studies. Participants will also draft an outline of a debris management plan. MGT-460 Planning for Disaster Debris Management provides participants with the knowledge, skills, and tools necessary to create pre-disaster debris management plans for their own communities.

The goal of this course is to enable participants to outline a disaster debris management plan and recognize special considerations when planning for debris management after a natural disaster.

Course Modules:

  • Introduction to Disaster Debris Management Planning
  • Disaster Debris Management Plan Components
  • Scenario Based Learning

Continuing Education Credits offered:

APA Credits                        6.5 Certification Maintenance

ASFPM Credits                  6.5 Continuing Education Credits

IACET Credits                     0.6 Continuing Education Units

IAEM (E) Credits               8.0 Emergency Management Training Credit Hours

Test Requirements:

  • Pre-test to be completed PRIOR to the course. Assists to assess familiarity with the course subject material.
  • Post test to be completed at completion of course. To receive a FEMA issued Certificate of Completion, a post test score of at least 70% must be obtained.

The cost of developing and delivering training is covered by a cooperative agreement with the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). There is no cost to the individual for taking the course. we do not cover the cost of travel or lodging to attend training.

June 14-15 (In person) Living Shorelines presented by UF

Living shorelines course by UF/IFAS:
Date: June 14-15, 2023
Location: Rookery Bay NERR, Auditorium

Living shorelines are softer, greener alternatives to stabilize shorelines from erosion, sea level rise, and other damage. They protect, restore, or enhance natural shoreline habitat and maintain coastal processes through the strategic placement of plants, oyster shell, and other structural organic materials. Demand for these structures is increasing, and a new course offers a mechanism to increase the supply of contractors who can fill this need.

New! Coming in 2023-24, Florida Sea Grant will offer 12 courses throughout Florida. These courses will be 2-days and will in an in-person format.

In 2019, The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) released a curriculum to help marine contractors learn to install living shorelines. The curriculum develops skills contractors need to design, permit, implement, monitor, and maintain living shorelines for property owners, either alone or in addition to an existing seawall or other structure.

In 2021, Florida Sea Grant Agents are offered three editions of a virtual version of the course. The course covered the entire curriculum created by FWC and included a self-guided shoreline site visit. Contractors, regulatory staff, and other living shoreline practitioners from around Florida are invited to participate in this course. The course fee includes a full-color copy of the manual, continuing education units (see below), and instructional resources.

Day 1 featured live online content from 8:30 AM – 12:30 PM and Day 2 featured live online content from 1 – 5 PM. In the intervening time (afternoon of Day 1 or morning of Day 2), participants were asked to complete a shoreline site visit using materials presented in the curriculum. There are many living shoreline sites available to visit depending on where participants are based.

Continuing Education Credits offered:

6 credits from the Construction Industry Licensing Board (CILB) (pending approval)

6 credits from the SER’s Certified Ecological Restoration Practitioner (CERP) program

September 18 (In person) Community Resilience presented by NDPTC

Community Resilience Training by NDPTC:
Date: September 18, 2023
Location: Naples Botanical Garden, Kapnick Center, Naples, FL

Course: Community Resilience (AWR-228)
Date: 09/18/2023
Time: 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. (US/Eastern) 

Link to NDPTC website:  https://ndptc.hawaii.edu/training/delivery/3373/ 

Minimum participant count: 30 

Minimum participant count deadline: 08/16/2023

Resilient communities are better able to plan for and take action to mitigate the risks from hazards, increase the pace of recovery from destructive events, and adapt to changing environments.

This course demonstrates how to integrate risk and community-based collaborative strategies into plans and programs and introduces tools that help communities assess individual risks and vulnerabilities as well as introduces strategies to become more resilient and better prepared for natural disasters.

This one-day training course will provide state and local government agency staff and other stakeholder groups with background on natural hazards. In addition, the course will guide an approach to (1) assess community resilience and (2) develop next steps for improved resilience. Through increased awareness of natural hazards and best practices, the course will enhance community resilience for state and local government agency staff that routinely interface with the community, private sector, and other stakeholder groups. The course will be designed for national implementation, while allowing integration of local concerns through case studies and focused group exercises.

The goal of this course is to increase awareness of the meaningful actions that you and your community can take to enhance resilience to natural hazards and opportunities to incorporate resilience into professional practice.

Course Modules:

  • Understanding Risk from Natural Hazards
  • Resilience Concepts
  • Building Resilience

Continuing Education Credits offered:

APA Credits                        6.5 Certification Maintenance

ASFPM Credits                  6.5 Continuing Education Credits

IACET Credits                     0.6 Continuing Education Units

IAEM (E) Credits               8.0 Emergency Management Training Credit Hours

Test Requirements:

  • Pre-test to be completed PRIOR to the course. Assists to assess familiarity with the course subject material.
  • Post test to be completed at completion of course. To receive a FEMA issued Certificate of Completion, a post test score of at least 70% must be obtained.

Cost: FREE!

The cost of developing and delivering training is covered by a cooperative agreement with the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). There is no cost to the individual for taking the course. we do not cover the cost of travel or lodging to attend training.

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October 5-6th Living Shorelines Workshop (In person) presented by University of Florida Sea Grant

Late October TBA: Adaptation Planning for Coastal Communities 2.0 (In person) presented by NOAA Office of Coastal Management

Time Commitment: 8:00 AM- 5:00 PM
Training Location: The Water School at Florida Gulf Coast University (FGCU)

Course Overview: Great, you know your vulnerabilities! Now what? Communities often face challenges at this point figuring out next steps and getting past key decision points on the path to turning a vulnerability assessment into action.

To help you overcome these challenges, we will explore:

  • Processes and methods to help communities determine which vulnerabilities to focus on
  • Approaches to identify and prioritize adaptation options
  • Methods for planning for implementation
  • Means to track progress towards evaluation

During this workshop you will have opportunities to practice applying what you’ve learned through interactive exercises and group discussions, allowing for networking to establish local collaborations, and will receive a brand new 46-page Coastal Adaptation Planning Guide.

Intended Audience: The course is designed for those working for or with communities that have a vulnerability assessment and are ready to take the next steps towards identifying and implementing adaptation actions.

Prerequisite: Participants are encouraged to have a basic understanding of climate science and impacts for the area addressed in their vulnerability assessment.

Cost: $50.00

Cost includes all training materials, refreshments, and lunch. Scholarships available upon written request to Marissa.B.Figueroa@FloridaDEP.gov.

Registration Link: https://fareharbor.com/embeds/book/rookerybay/items/475825/?full-items=yes&flow=88188

“There’s a window of opportunity now where we need to be making the kinds of investments that will allow us to adapt to the changes we will be facing in the future if we’re going to continue to have the quality of life and the kind of life we have right now.”

– Greg Tolley, Ph.D.
Professor of Marine Science, Chair of the Department of Marine and Ecological Sciences

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October/November Mangrove Trimming and Regulation Workshop (In person) presented by Rookery Bay NERR, Florida Sea Grant, & UF/IFAS Collier County Extension

October/November Mangrove Trimming and Regulation Workshop (In person) presented by Rookery Bay NERR, Florida Sea Grant, & UF/IFAS Collier County Extension

Time commitment: 9:00 AM- 1:00 PM
Training Location: Rookery Bay NERR Learning Center, Naples, FL

Course Overview: This half-day course will provide environmental and landscape professionals with knowledge and skills related to mangrove maintenance. Upon completion of the course, attendees will understand the role and value of mangroves, understand the rules and laws that govern mangrove trimming, and learn mangrove pruning techniques.
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 that will be requested:

  • ABCEP (4)
  • FNGLA (4)
  • ISA (3)
  • FDACS up to 2 credits (including 1 Natural Areas or 1 Right-of-Way).

COST: $30.00

Cost includes course materials and refreshments.

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December 4 (In person) Climate Adaptation for Emergency Management by NDPTC

Climate Adaptation for Emergency Management by NDPTC:

Date: December 4, 2023
Location: Conservancy of Southwest Florida, Naples, FL

Course: Climate Adaptation Planning for Emergency Management (AWR-347)
Date: 12/04/2023
Time: 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. (US/Eastern) 

Location: Naples, Florida
Link to NDPTC Website: https://ndptc.hawaii.edu/training/delivery/3381/

Minimum participant count: 30 

Minimum participant count deadline: 11/1/2023

  • Building awareness of future climate hazards and impacts that the emergency services sector may face is very important. This course helps emergency services and the community better prepare for the climate adaptations necessary and systems vulnerabilities that may occur from hazard impacts. Participants will be able to describe the principles of climate adaptation planning for emergency management and existing first response processes and will be able to discuss the impact of weather on critical infrastructure and key resources while explaining the concurrent effects of climate change on those impacts.   Participants will also gain an understanding of how to identify and apply adaptation strategies to address local emergency services sector vulnerabilities. The course is also designed to provide opportunities for participants to learn about various resources that can be used to implement local climate adaptation strategies in their communities. The goal of this course is to prepare the community and the emergency services sector for the climate adaptations and systems vulnerabilities that might occur from hazard impacts and to enhance awareness to future climate hazards and impacts that the emergency services sector may face. Course Modules:
    • Weather Hazards and Climate Patterns
    • Assessing Infrastructure and Asset Impacts
    • Climate Adaptation Strategies

    Continuing Education Credits offered:

    APA Credits                        6.5 Certification Maintenance

    ASFPM Credits                  6.5 Continuing Education Credits

    IACET Credits                     0.6 Continuing Education Units

    IAEM (E) Credits               8.0 Emergency Management Training Credit Hours

    Test Requirements:

    • Pre-test to be completed PRIOR to the course. Assists to assess familiarity with the course subject material.
    • Post test to be completed at completion of course. To receive a FEMA issued Certificate of Completion, a post test score of at least 70% must be obtained.

    The cost of developing and delivering training is covered by a cooperative agreement with the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). There is no cost to the individual for taking the course. we do not cover the cost of travel or lodging to attend training.

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December 6 Risk Communication for Southwest Florida Real Estate Professionals (In person) by NOAA Office of Coastal Management

December 6 Risk Communication for Southwest Florida Real Estate Professionals (In person) by NOAA Office of Coastal Management

Training Location: Rookery Bay NERR Learning Center, Naples, FL

More information coming soon!
REGISTRATION LINK: TBA- PLEASE EMAIL Marissa.B.Figueroa@FloridaDEP.gov

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February 2024 TBA Adaptation Planning for Coastal Communities 2.0 (In person) presented by NOAA Office of Coastal Management

Community Resilience Training by NDPTC:
Date: September 18, 2023
Location: Conservancy of SWFL

Course: Community Resilience (AWR-228)
Date: 09/18/2023
Time: 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. (US/Eastern) 

Location: Naples, Florida
Link to NDPTC website:  https://ndptc.hawaii.edu/training/delivery/3373/ 

Minimum participant count: 30 

Minimum participant count deadline: 08/16/2023

Resilient communities are better able to plan for and take action to mitigate the risks from hazards, increase the pace of recovery from destructive events, and adapt to changing environments.

This course demonstrates how to integrate risk and community-based collaborative strategies into plans and programs and introduces tools that help communities assess individual risks and vulnerabilities as well as introduces strategies to become more resilient and better prepared for natural disasters.

This one-day training course will provide state and local government agency staff and other stakeholder groups with background on natural hazards. In addition, the course will guide an approach to (1) assess community resilience and (2) develop next steps for improved resilience. Through increased awareness of natural hazards and best practices, the course will enhance community resilience for state and local government agency staff that routinely interface with the community, private sector, and other stakeholder groups. The course will be designed for national implementation, while allowing integration of local concerns through case studies and focused group exercises.

The goal of this course is to increase awareness of the meaningful actions that you and your community can take to enhance resilience to natural hazards and opportunities to incorporate resilience into professional practice.

Course Modules:

  • Understanding Risk from Natural Hazards
  • Resilience Concepts
  • Building Resilience

Continuing Education Credits offered:

APA Credits                        6.5 Certification Maintenance

ASFPM Credits                  6.5 Continuing Education Credits

IACET Credits                     0.6 Continuing Education Units

IAEM (E) Credits               8.0 Emergency Management Training Credit Hours

Test Requirements:

  • Pre-test to be completed PRIOR to the course. Assists to assess familiarity with the course subject material.
  • Post test to be completed at completion of course. To receive a FEMA issued Certificate of Completion, a post test score of at least 70% must be obtained.

The cost of developing and delivering training is covered by a cooperative agreement with the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). There is no cost to the individual for taking the course. we do not cover the cost of travel or lodging to attend training.

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Interested in the series or want to recommend a program need? RSVP to future events at: RSVP or please contact Marissa Figueroa

ECOTOUR WORKSHOPS

Spring & Fall
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Coastal Critters Workshop for Ecotour Guides:
The Search for information on sea turtles and shorebirds

Virtual Gathering to Explore the People Side of Coastal Management
About the Workshop:
Rookery Bay NERR, Audubon and the Conservancy of Southwest Florida have come together to teach you about some encounters with your favorite coastal critters that are nesting on our beaches in the Spring and Summer. Don’t miss out!

How this workshop will prepare you:

  • What nesting monitoring is happening for shorebirds and sea turtles.
  • How to conduct best practices around nesting activity.
  • Hands- on activity: what to do if you find an injured, entangled or sick bird.
  • Hands- on activity: How to use best practices for identifying and photographing nesting activity (digi-scoping).

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

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Lives on the Line: Workshop for Ecotour Guides

Join us on Thursday, October 19, 2023, from 4:30 PM- 6:30 PM (EDT)
About the Workshop:
Rookery Bay NERR and Audubon Florida have come together to learn about how to keep wildlife safe this fall!

How this workshop will prepare you:

  • Learn how to help coastal wildlife, such as marine mammals and migratory birds, avoid danger from marine debris and take action.
  • Become familiar with Horseshoe Crabs, why they are important and learn how to report sightings.
  • Learn how to manage small marine debris such as dealing with derelict crab traps and monofilament.

Mini-workshop: Learn how to build a “mini-bin” to properly store used monofilament/fishing line.

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

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MANGROVE TRIMMING

Fall
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MANGROVE TRIMMING & REGULATIONS

Enhance Your Skills!

A science-based educational program for professional landscapers, municipal staff, marine contractors and interested homeowners. Held in a online Zoom format, the workshop consists of a combination of presentations, interactive learning, and a Q&A with the presenters.

Mangrove Trimming & Regulations 101 Online Workshop: For the homeowner or professional

Rates
Cost per person: FREE

About
This two-hour 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 will learn about the permit exemptions. Attendees will also learn basic mangrove biology and identification.

After attending the course you will be able to:

  • Appreciate the importance and value of mangroves
  • Learn techniques to identify the three species of native mangroves in Florida
  • Identify scenarios where an individual can trim mangroves without a permit

The course will consist of a combination of demonstrations, hands-on learning, discussion, and lecture.

Pending CEU’s offered: ABCEP (1), ISA (1.25), FDACS (1), FNGLA (1), and SER

Mangrove Trimming & Regulations 102 Online Workshop: Green Industries Professionals

Rates
Online admission: $15.00
All rates include access to the class and the class materials

About
This 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.

After attending the course you will be able to:

  • Describe the process to become a professional mangrove trimmer
  • Identify appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) for mangrove trimming
  • Learn proper pruning techniques for trimming mangroves
  • Recognize when a permit might be required for a mangrove trimming project and who to contact with regulatory questions

The course will consist of a combination of demonstrations, hands-on learning, discussion, and lecture.

CEU’s offered: ISA (1.75), FDACS (1), FNGLA (2)

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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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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

Workshop Description

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

Workshop Description

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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