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Read What Our Sensing Nature 
FMNP Graduates are Saying

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Evaluation Comments from 
Our UF FMNP Coastal Systems Grads
"This course was wonderful & the instructors were awesome!!"

“Very clear and informative overall. Instructors were extremely knowledgeable and kind.”

“Outstanding instructor/student interaction. Instant technical question response. Passionately professional.“


"Brian and Jeanne are excellent instructors. Very informative, enthusiastic and knowledgeable. I will look forward to future courses with them and completing all seven! Thank you for your service - great program."

"This course was excellent. Both instructors are so personable & knowledgeable. Definitely recommend this course & instructors to anyone interested in natural Florida."


"Wonderful presentations by instructors…very knowledgeable. Wonderful subjects to choose from. Highly recommended."

"Super course. I learned more than I expected. Great instructors. Great learning materials."

"Great! Jean and Brian are excellent. Approachable and knowledgeable. They set a great friendly (not preachy) tone. I’ve learned some useful things about interpretation that I employ in my programs. I highly recommend this program."
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Evaluation Comments from 
Our UF FMNP Conservation Science Grads
"A+++ Thanks!!!"

“Thank you!!! I have unabashedly joined the fans of Jeanne Murphy and Brian Lane and Sensing Nature. This class was spectacular. If possible I will take all remaining classes with Jeanne and Brian. Prepared. Informed. Challenging. Sets the standard for FMNP!”

"Great, enjoyable class! Field trips were an excellent way to absorb course materials. 

"Great class as always! I highly recommend these instructors. Thank you as always for an awesome time!"

"Jeanne and Brian are fantastic instructors, who are both knowledgeable and enthusiastic about their work." 


“Excellent team.” 
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Evaluation Comments from 
Our UF FMNP Environmental Interpretation Grads
"I enjoyed the activities in this course, because they really did help us practice our abilities as speakers and interpreters."

"Great job! I learned a great deal."

"Great course to end taking all 7 modules - ties the whole FMNP together."

"This was a very useful and reflective course. I enjoyed it immensely!"

"This was a GREAT course!!"

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Evaluation Comments from 
Our UF FMNP Freshwater Systems Grads
"Absolutely loved this course, the way the information was presented, and the methods with which the instructors inspired interest in the subject. Can't wait to take the rest of the modules as soon as they are available."

"Excellent program!"

"I really enjoyed the freshwater systems core module, as it relates so much to our state's natural resources."

"I thoroughly enjoyed this module! I truly appreciate how passionate Jeanne & Brian are. Their enthusiasm is contagious!"

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Evaluation Comments from 
Our UF FMNP Habitat Evaluation Grads
"The course is fantastic and both Jeanne and Brian are great at presenting intriguing and digestible information in a relatively short or minimal contact-hour class."

"I loved and enjoyed Habitat Evaluation very much!"

"Loved the Forest and Transect Activities - the number and variety were great."

“Excellent program – this completes my 7th class. Looking forward to additional classes when available and to build upon FMNP classes with development of our regional chapter.”

“Local scale activity was excellent. This was my favorite day by far, and I feel I gained practical experience.”


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Evaluation Comments from 
Our UF FMNP Upland Systems Grads
“Great course! Great teachers!”

“Excellent course - enthusiastic instructors! I feel like I have a solid foundation for sharing information.”

“Really wonderful! You’ve opened my eyes to things I was ‘seeing’ all along. Our instructors really knew their info and are really committed to the natural environment.”  

“Excellent course…fun, time and money well spent. Excellent choice of field trip sites!”

“Thank you for clarifying myths and modeling behavior like staying on the trails and picking up litter.”

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Evaluation Comments from 
Our UF FMNP Wildlife Monitoring Grads
“Instructors have a wealth of knowledge!! Great presentations."

"I love you guys - the best out there!Thanks and I look forward to all the ones to come."

"Can't wait to take the next course."

"Enjoyed going to the different (field) locations."

"Brian and Jeanne are excellent teachers. Love these courses. So much great info. I learn a lot."

"Enjoyed speakers. Totally enjoyed all field trips!"

"Really enjoyed the class and am excited to take future classes."

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