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SUMMARY:2025 ECO Educator Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Join us as we celebrate our 13th annual offering of Exploring Environmental Education Curriculum Options (ECO) Educator Workshop! \nExploring Environmental Education Curriculum Options (ECO) Teacher Training Workshop \nThe University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) Extension Pinellas County’s Natural Resources Agent has teamed up with St. Petersburg College\, College of Education Professor to offer this nationally award-winning\, week-long environmental education workshop for pre-service elementary & ESE education students\, current elementary & ESE teachers\, and non-formal educators. Note: Middle school educators are welcome to participate as well! \nThe aim of this workshop is to provide participants with tools and information to interpret the natural world and impart the need for resource conservation to their audience. Using local\, state\, and national curricula correlated to Florida Standards\, participants will be given activities and resources to help foster environmental knowledge and good environmental stewardship in their students. \nEach day will feature different environmental subjects and professional speakers will be brought in to provide background knowledge to participants. Workshop sessions will conclude with a reflection and an evaluation of the day’s activities. Certificates will be awarded for the completion of specific portions of the training as well as a final certificate of completion. \nCurriculum taught each year is different\, so if you have participated in the past\, you can participate again for a whole new educational experience! \n>>> REGISTER HERE <<< \n  \nJune 23-27\, 2025 \nAll classes will run from 9:00am – 3:30pm\, doors open at 8:30am. \nThis year’s workshop will feature an amazing line-up of environmental education curriculum: \n• Monday – Project WILD: Florida Black Bear \n• Tuesday – Exploring Ferns and Brooker Creek Preserve! \n• Wednesday at Weedon – Going Coastal with marine and red tide curriculum \n• Thursday – Flying into Cornell Birds \n• Friday – Project Learning Tree (somethings new!)
URL:https://baysoundings.com/event/2025-eco-educator-workshop/
LOCATION:Brooker Creek Environmental Education Center\, 3940 Keystone Road\, Tarpon Springs\, FL\, 34688\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult Level,Certification & Training Programs,Coastal & Wetlands,Conferences & Forums,Conservation & Ecology,For Teachers & Educators,Geology & Geography,History & Culture,Marine Life,Native Flora & Fauna,Nature Tours & Hikes,Wildlife
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SUMMARY:Green Industries Best Management Practices (GIBMP) Certification
DESCRIPTION:GIBMP Certification is required to obtain the FDACS Limited Urban Fertilizer license. The class provides CEUs to renew landscape licenses. \n\n\n\n\n\nAnyone who applies fertilizer commercially/for hire in Florida is required to have the FDACS Limited Fertilizer license/certification. There are 2 steps to obtain the FDACS Fertilizer license/certification: \n\nAttend a GIBMP class and pass the exam with a minimum score of 75%. You will receive a certificate of training from UF/IFAS and DEP.\nComplete the FDACS license/certification application on the FDACS website link HERE \, chose “New Urban Landscape Commercial Fertilizer”\, upload your GIBMP certificate of training\, and pay the $25 fee for a 4 year license/certification. This renews every 4 years with 2 Core and 2 LUF CEUs.\n\nThis class provides the training and exam required to obtain a Limited Certification for Urban Landscape Commercial Fertilizer (LCULCF) also known as Fertilizer License\, as required by FL Senate Bill 494. \nThis program teaches the Best Management Practices for anyone working\, supervising or advising in the lawn\, landscape\, pest control\, or municipal grounds areas. The training is focused on reducing non-point source pollution resulting from fertilization or pesticide application and includes: \n\nLunch\nTraining Materials\nOverview of Water Quality and Laws\nLawn and Landscape Best Management Practices\nIrrigation Best Management Practices\nFertilization Best Management Practices\nPesticide Best Management Practices\nOverview of Local County/Municipality Ordinances\nApplications for LCULCF and Vehicle Decals\nExam\n\nFor a sneak peek at the training manual go : GI-BMP Manual \nThe Hillsborough County Landscape Management and Fertilizer Use Rule and the City of Tampa Fertilizer Ordinance require all commercial\, governmental and institutional fertilizer applicators to be GI-BMP certified and that work vehicles be identified with a vehicle decal. \nThis training may be taken to satisfy some FDACS and FNGLA CEU requirements. \n>>> REGISTER HERE <<< \nFor more information contact: Susan Haddock at (813)-553-3560 or szcrmchz@ufl.edu \nSign up for newsletter: http://tinyurl.com/ProHort-Newsletter \nAn Equal Opportunity Institution. UF/IFAS Extension\, University of Florida\, Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences\, Andra Johnson\, dean for UF/IFAS Extension.
URL:https://baysoundings.com/event/green-industries-best-management-practices-gibmp-certification/
LOCATION:Plant City Recreation & Parks\, 1904 South Park Road\, Plant City\, FL\, 33563\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult Level,Agriculture & Botany,Career Paths & Enhancement,Certification & Training Programs,Coastal & Wetlands,Conservation & Ecology,Farming,Food & Cooking,Gardening & Landscaping,Geology & Geography,Insects,Invasive & Intrusive Species,Native Flora & Fauna,Pollution,Safety,Wildlife,Workshops & Classes
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SUMMARY:Rocks\, Shells\, & Fossils of Florida Camp
DESCRIPTION:Calling all rockhounds!  \nThis is your chance to learn the basic types of rocks found in Florida as well as fossils from animals that roamed Florida long ago! Campers will go home with daily craft and go on daily hikes.  \nAges 6 yrs – 11 yrs \n>>> RESERVE A SPOT <<<
URL:https://baysoundings.com/event/rocks-shells-fossils-of-florida-camp/2025-06-24/
LOCATION:Boyd Hill Nature Preserve Classroom\, 1101 COUNTRY CLUB WY S\, St. Petersburg\, FL\, 33705\, United States
CATEGORIES:Camps & Childcare,Coastal & Wetlands,Crafts & Hobbies,Exhibits,Geology & Geography,Homeschool,Marine Life,Native Flora & Fauna,Nature Tours & Hikes,Youth Programs
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SUMMARY:Communi-Trees: Community Tree Care for You
DESCRIPTION:Part of the Urban Forestry Programs collection\n\n\n\n\n Join UF/IFAS Extension Urban Forestry Agent\, Alyssa Vinson for an interactive educational presentation where we discuss the best practices for tree care in your community. We will cover selection\, planting\, establishment\, pruning and planning for tree longevity in the landscape. \n>>> REGISTER HERE <<< \nIf you have any questions\, please contact the UF/IFAS Extension Hillsborough County at (813) 744-5519. \n***The University of Florida is committed to providing universal access to all of our events. For disability accommodations such as sign language interpreters and listening devices\, please contact: VinsonA@HCFL.gov\, 813-744-5519 Ext. 54106\, at least 1 week in advance. Advance notice is necessary to arrange for some accessibility needs. \nThe University of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Institution. \n 
URL:https://baysoundings.com/event/communi-trees-community-tree-care-for-you/2025-06-24/
LOCATION:UF/IFAS Extension\, Hillsborough County\, 5339 County Road 579\, Seffner\, FL\, 33584\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult Level,Agriculture & Botany,Birds & Birding,Coastal & Wetlands,Conservation & Ecology,Gardening & Landscaping,Geology & Geography,Home & Lifestyle,Local Community,Native Flora & Fauna,Safety,Workshops & Classes
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