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Upcoming UF FMNP Courses in Pinellas County

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We have been dedicated to teaching the FMNP since 2001!
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We offer all of the adult, FMNP courses on a rotational basis.
Each year we offer at least 2 core modules (40-hours) and 2 special topics (24-hours).
Our course topics rotate annually throughout the year. 

All registration is through the UF/ IFAS website.

No prerequisites; only a desire to learn about natural Florida​.


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Upland Systems
Spring 2025

​April 25, 28 & May 2, 5, 9
  • ​​In-person, ​40-hour Core Module
  • $350-$425
  • ​Classroom with regional field applications
  • ​​​Online registration will open approximately 2/1/25, and will close when course fills or in late October.
  • See the Schedule and/or Register​
  • ​Registration closes at Noon on April 21, 2025


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Freshwater Restoration in 2025
  • August 25, 27, 29, 2025 - 3 days 
  • Monday, Wednesday, Friday
  • 24-hour Special Topic
  • ​​Registration will open in May
  • Taught by Sensing Nature's FMNP Instructors (biologists) with guest field trip leaders
  • ​Host site – Brooker Creek Preserve, Tarpon Springs


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Invasive Plants - in 2025
  • September 12, 19, 26, 2025
  • Fridays 
  • 24-hour Special Topic
  • Registration will open in May
  • Taught by Sensing Nature's FMNP Instructors (biologists) with guest field trip leaders
  • Host site – TBD


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Coastal Systems
  • November 10, 17, 24 and December 1, 8, 15, 2025 
  • Mondays 
  • 40-hour Core Module
  • Registration is now available​
  • Host site – Weedon Island Preserve, St. Petersburg
  • Seining, Canoeing, Beach Ethics, Dune Habitats, and More!

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​Visit our Sensing Nature website monthly to check our upcoming FMNP course summaries ​and registration links as they become available. ​

​We try to post our classes for registration ~3-5 months in advance of their start date.
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Meet Our FMNP Instructor Team!

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​Jeanne Murphy, Senior Wildlife Biologist, Brian Lane, Senior Ecologist, Lewis "Buddy" Harrison, Environmental Educator with Sensing Nature, and Russel Martin with SWFWMD are the UF/IFAS Florida Master Naturalist Program (FMNP) instructors in Pinellas County conducting all of the FMNP courses on a rotational basis.
 
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Brian Lane
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- UF FMNP Instructor since 2002
- Senior Ecologist, Sensing Nature
- Founding Member, Friends of Pinellas Master Naturalists​

​Jeanne Murphy
​(bottom of top photo)
- UF FMNP Instructor since 2001
​- Senior Wildlife Biologist, Sensing Nature
- President Emeritus, UF/IFAS FMNP Advisory Board
- President Emeritus and Founding Member, Friends of Pinellas Master Naturalists

Lewis "Buddy" Harrison
​(bottom photo)
- UF FMNP Instructor since 2022
- Florida Master Naturalist
​- Environmental Educator, Sensing Nature
- Florida Manatee Citizen Scientist Volunteer
- SCUBA Diving Instructor

Russell Martin
​(photo coming!)
- UF FMNP Instructor since 2024
- Florida Master Naturalist
​- Southwest Florida Water Management District

Any Pinellas FMNP Questions? Contact Us!
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Instructors of UF/IFAS Florida ​Master Naturalist Program since 2001
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FWC's Florida Youth Conservation Centers Network partner
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Member of the Florida Society for
​Ethical Ecotourism
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SPAS Teacher Ecology Camp partner and org. member
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Friends of Weedon Island partner
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